"My class uses 5 different apps which we access on a class set of chromebooks. Logging into each app took at least 15 minutes by the time everyone found their login sheets, found the login page, entered their passwords correctly and settled into the activity. With ClassHive everyone is logged in in the time it takes me to walk around the classroom - 5 minutes max. It feels much calmer and students are getting more out of the programs." Libby - Year 5 Teacher |
"We only have a certain amount of time to do a maths test and using Essential Assessment takes at least 30 minutes to get all students logged in which means time is almost up. Using ClassHive has meant my class gets more out of programs like Essential Assessment because everyone is logged in in less than 5 minutes." Angela - Year 3 Teacher |
"I have noticed a decrease in the amount of time I spend on trouble shooting since we installed ClassHive. ClassHive is so easy to use - my ICT workload has definitely reduced - less password resets, less staff asking for assistance using various apps overall." Andrew - Year 6 Teacher and ICT Coordinator |
"I looked at ClassHive after one of my colleagues told me about it saying it was magic. He was right! I love everything about it and it does exactly what it says it will - simplifies the use of education apps and programs. The 'worker bees' are very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. We only use 3 programs but can already see the reduced workload for those of us who are responsible for coordinating the subscriptions." Megan - Stage 2 Teacher |
"I coordinate the digital resources at our school. It is early days but already I am spending much less time on this part of my workload." May - Teacher Librarian |
"I love the auto login for students. I am amazed at how much easier apps and digital programs are. It takes away the stress for me and my class. I am glad I gave it a go." Tracy - Year 1 Teacher |
"Reading Eggs is a must have literacy tool but it takes so long to get my year 1 students logged in that I dread using it. ClassHive has made login so fast that we are using Reading Eggs more." Adam - Prep Teacher |
"My support class are getting a lot of use out of ClassHive. It means that students who would usually need a lot of assistance can be more independent in their use of apps and I am able to give greater support to the students who need more help using technology because we are logged in faster. Overall we are getting more use out of the programs and are able to get the most out of the differentiation that the apps offer. I have added so many resources and websites to my account and am really loving having everything in one place - i used to use bookmarks but having them together in the Hive means I can see what I have available to me easily and access student favourites quickly." Jenny - Year 1 Teacher |
"One of the students I work with uses ipad as a part of his learning program. He is given time on the device as an incentive to participate in class activities. He gets very frustrated when logging in does not go smoothly or he cannot find his page of login details which can be disruptive to the rest of the class. We trialled ClassHive to see if it could support him and have found it very helpful. Because he can access all of his apps in one place he is more likely to try some of the things he normally would avoid because the time logging in reduces the time he has to enjoy the activities." Lou - SLSO |
"I am not a technology minded person. I can take or leave it but these days it is a must for students. I was reluctant to add another program to the list of things I had to learn how to use but it has made my life so much easier. I don't dread using apps in the classroom anymore. It makes navigating everything much easier - we only have to go to one place. I really like that I can see all of my students credentials in one place and that we no longer have to search for credentials before we get started." Sue - Year 2 Teacher |
"Since my son brought home his ClassHive we are using his school programs more. Keeping track of his logins and passwords felt like a never ending job. Having one place to go and be able to access his Reading Eggs, Typing Tournament and Mangahigh makes it less stressful." Jack - Parent |
"ClassHive has made technology so much easier in our house. Mr 9 struggles with entering the passwords and his frustration means we don't use the ipad as much as we maybe should. We keep his QR code on the fridge and it is so much less stressful now. I only wish our school had signed up when my kids were younger so it had been easier from the beginning." Chiara - Parent |
"ClassHive makes all the learning apps so much easier - it is brilliant. I have 4 kids so I am always looking to make things less busy. I love that i am not having to manage the logging in anymore. I am a big fan of ClassHive." Juanita - Parent |