Checking the Work Tracker
https://www.aberdareschool.com/blended-learning
How to check the work tracker - (https://ygacs.uk/cwt)
https://login.microsoftonline.com
Your Email address is "YourUsername@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Example - "9ABCable@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Your password is the same one you use to log on to a computer in School.
Make sure you sign out of any other Microsoft email account in order to sign into school Email.
Alternatively, you can use an incognito window - (https://ygacs.uk/Incognito)
If you experience any issues please clear browser cookies (https://ygacs.uk/Cookies)
How to video guides from Mr Jones
Accessing and using your email - (https://ygacs.uk/EmailTeacher)
Submitting your work via email - (https://ygacs.uk/email)
Free Microsoft Office
Once signed into school Email you can install Office on up to 5 devices for free
(https://portal.office.com/account/)
Moodle
https://moodle.aberdareschool.co.uk
Your username is your Email address "YourUsername@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Example - "9ABCable@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Your password is the same one you use to log on to a computer in School
Video Guides from Mr Jones - (https://ygacs.uk/moodle)
If you experience any issues please clear browser cookies (https://ygacs.uk/Cookies)
Maths Watch
https://vle.mathswatch.com/vle/
Please email your Maths teacher if you have forgotten Maths Watch login details
Google Classroom
https://classroom.google.com
If you are using an Apple Mac we recommend using the Google Chrome browser rather than safari (Install Link)
Your Email address is "YourUsername@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Example - "9ABCable@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Your password is the same one you use to log on to a computer in School
Make sure you sign out of any other Google accounts in order to sign in to Google Classroom
Alternatively, you can use an incognito window - (https://ygacs.uk/Incognito)
If you experience any issues please clear browser cookies (https://ygacs.uk/Cookies)
Video Guides from Mr Jones - (https://ygacs.uk/classroom)
Teams
https://teams.microsoft.com
We recommend that you install the Teams App rather than use the web browser if you are able (Install Link)
If you are using an Apple Mac we recommend using the Google Chrome browser rather than safari (Install Link)
Your Email address is "YourUsername@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Example - "9ABCable@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Your password is the same one you use to log on to a computer in School
Make sure you sign out of any other Microsoft email account in order to sign into Teams
Alternatively, you can use an incognito window - (https://ygacs.uk/Incognito)
If you experience any issues please clear browser cookies (https://ygacs.uk/Cookies)
How to video guides from Mr Jones
Uploading completed work - (https://ygacs.uk/teams)
Joining a live lesson - (https://ygacs.uk/teamsll)
Using Jamboard - (https://ygacs.uk/JBoard)
HWB
https://hwb.gov.wales/
If you are using an Apple Mac we recommend using the Google Chrome browser rather than safari (Install Link)
If you do not know your HWB logon details please contact your IT Teacher.
In order to access HWB you will need to sign out of your School Email or any other Microsoft email account.
Alternatively, you can use an incognito window - (https://ygacs.uk/Incognito)
If you experience any issues please clear browser cookies (https://ygacs.uk/Cookies)
School or RCT Provided Laptop
If you have been provided with a school Laptop you will need to log in using your school login details Example - "9ABCable@aberdareschool.co.uk"
Be aware that the default configuration may b for a US Keyboard not UK so you will need to press “SHIFT” + “2” to get the @ Symbol needed for your Email address. You can change the keyboard settings to UK from the panel at the bottom right.
How to video guides from Mr Jones
Setting up - (https://ygacs.uk/settingUpYourDevice)
Signing in to office on a Chromebook - (https://ygacs.uk/OfficeChrome)
Live Streaming Guidance
(https://ygacs.uk/LiveStreamingGuidanceV2)
Class Charts Parents Guide
Parents Guide
(https://ygacs.uk/CCPG)
SENECA
https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/
Account Setup guide
(https://ygacs.uk/SENECA)
How to video guides from Mr Jones
Accessing Seneca - (https://ygacs.uk/SenecaAccess)
GCSEPOD
If you are in Years 10 or 11 and have not activated your account follow these steps
1) Go to www.gcsepod.com and click LOGIN
2) Click NEW HERE? GET STARTED!
3) Enter your name, date of birth and the name of your school
4) Create a username and password
myON
https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html
You will have previously received your myON login details via email.
Select “Aberdare Community School” in the “School Name” section
Fill in your username and password. If you can not find your login details please contact Mrs Mears (SMears@aberdareschool.co.uk)
IDEA.org.uk
Video Guide from Mr Jones - (https://ygacs.uk/IdeaOrguk)