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How schools should prepare: Tabletopia, iPad code, QR codes and student data privacy for the Main Winter Classic
Summary
MLTI detailed technical requirements for the Main Winter Classic: Tabletopia is the recommended game board, iPad users need code RUZ HB7, QR codes link to activities with fallback links on the resource page, and the team is updating student data privacy settings.
Jonathan Warner and John Graham walked attendees through technical needs for running the Main Winter Classic and stressed the importance of testing platforms and coordinating with school tech staff.
Warner demonstrated Tabletopia and explained the mechanics of creating a room and loading the game package so students can play without each needing an account. He noted the desktop/laptop experience is generally straightforward but said iPad compatibility requires a specific six‑digit code: "RUZ HB7," which he read aloud during the webinar.
Warner and Graham urged teachers to test Tabletopia, QR codes and linked activities in advance. They said every QR code also has an entry in the SLED resource page so teachers can use direct links if QR scanning fails or a device lacks camera support.
On privacy, Warner said the team is updating activities to address student data privacy concerns and to make content as platform‑neutral as possible; he warned that some third‑party tools (for example, Canva) may require user accounts and that teachers should plan for those needs.
Because availability of websites and services can vary by district, Warner strongly recommended involving each school's technology director or network administrator well before the event to ensure required sites are unblocked. He said the MLTI team will host a follow‑up Zoom specifically for tech directors to walk through connectivity and access requirements closer to the event.
The presenters offered a live help desk during the conference week and ambassador support for remote or in‑person assistance. Their central advice: try the exact devices and network configuration planned for the event in advance and contact MLTI tech support if access problems occur.
The webinar closed with a commitment to post the resource page and contact details in the video description and to run another technical session for district IT staff prior to the Main Winter Classic.
