Lost instructional time and security concerns

From daily classroom interruptions to growing teacher absenteeism 鈥� student instructional time is at risk. With the majority of K-12 classrooms relying on digital learning, schools face a new challenge with how to grant substitute teachers access to curriculum while a teacher is out.聽 Even though substitutes are often technically district employees, many schools accept that substitutes can鈥檛 use their learning applications, diverting students from their structured lesson plan. But what if schools didn’t have to accept this compromise of learning loss to stronger cybersecurity protocols?聽

A new, secure pathway for substitute teachers

With 国产精品 Substitute Access, teachers can securely grant substitutes access to important learning applications and keep learning on track while they鈥檙e out. Using tools they use everyday on 国产精品鈥�-Teacher Pages and Badges鈥攖hey can quickly and easily share access to just the resources substitutes will need in class, without the security concerns (like usernames and passwords on stickies or in emails). Once the teacher grants access, substitutes can access applications as the primary teacher 鈥� ensuring that learning continues. 国产精品 who may have devoted application licenses to substitutes in the past won鈥檛 have to consider that in budgeting anymore. Watch a demo below.

Availability and enhancements

Substitute Access is free to districts and available now. To get started, 国产精品 Admins should turn it on in their dashboard. Key product enhancements give 国产精品 Admins and teachers more customization options and exciting features on the way will give 国产精品 Admins even more control.聽

Features available today: 

• 国产精品 Admins can turn on Substitute Access for specific schools in the district.聽
• Teachers can provide short-term substitutes with access to the applications on their Teacher Pages using a Substitute Badge. Learn more here.
• Teachers can customize Substitute Badge expiration dates up to 14 days.

Enhancements ready by Back to School 2025: 

• 国产精品 Admins can track Substitute Badge login information in 国产精品鈥檚 updated Access Logs
• 国产精品 Admins can select specific applications to block from Substitute Access

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Have you spent 15 minutes, or even 35 minutes hunching over your students鈥� keyboards helping them log in to technology? Many teachers dread time using devices because logging in is a nightmare. 

Teachers switch from passwords to Badges

In , the folks at 国产精品 set out to solve teachers’ frustrations with student logins. We created unique, secure physical passcodes in the form of 国产精品 Badges (which look just like QR codes). Now, more than 4 million K-3 students globally use to log in to their digital learning software.

Let鈥檚 say logging in with Badges is 3 minutes faster than the traditional login method (though, some teachers say it鈥檚 up to 15 minutes faster). With over 4 million students using Badges, that means Badges saved teachers about 200,000 instructional hours in the 2022-23 school year. And 100,000 hours were saved the year prior. No matter how you crunch the numbers 鈥� Badges give teachers more time to teach, and students more time to learn. 

With 国产精品 Badges, students just hold the Badge up to the device’s webcam and log in to their learning software with one simple scan.

Logging in is more secure with Badges

Not only are Badges a fast and fun way to log in, but they鈥檙e also to methods some classrooms use to help younger learners log in.

Instead of helping students keep track of their passwords by writing them down on post-it notes or sharing them among students, Badges keep login information private and safe.

Older students can also benefit from the simple access experience of 国产精品 Badges. They can be paired with a to add an additional layer of security to account access for these students.

How exactly do Badges change the game in K-3 classrooms? We invited three teachers to share their stories and advice around using 国产精品 Badges with their students.

Before Badges: A login nightmare

Julie Blosson, Maryland Elementary School, Ohio: It was a complete and utter nightmare. My students are 6 years old. Their login was firstname.lastname.k.us and their passwords were impossible. It would include capital letters, but most students don’t even know what a shift button is yet.

, Lake Ridge Elementary School, Virginia: Prior to using the badges, having second graders log in was one of the biggest challenges. We have computer lab for 45 minutes. When students first needed to type their usernames and passwords, there were times when even after 35 minutes one or two students would still be trying to log in. At times, it made me dread doing activities with technology.

, TOSA for technology integration and staff development, Sumter County School District*, Alabama: In general, kindergarten students were spending 15 minutes per day typing in an 11-character username and an 11-character password during the first quarter of school. It was frustrating for students and for their teachers. 

*Chris’s responses are based on the feedback shared by primary grade teachers as Bushnell, Lake Panasoffkee, Webster, and Wildwood elementary schools who are regularly using 国产精品 Badges in their classrooms.

Students’ reactions to using Badges

Julie: My students think they are super cool because they get to use a camera to log in. Adults have cell phones and take pictures all the time, but kids also want to use the camera and have a reason to use a grownup tool. 

Chris: All four of the elementary schools in Sumter County were happy with the change to Badges, especially kindergarten and first-grade students. First graders use 1:1 laptops with a built-in camera and kindergarteners use devices with a plug-and-play USB camera.

The benefits of 国产精品 Badges

Julie: Now it’s a lot easier to use the tools I want to use in my classroom. I’ve used XtraMath in the past but didn’t use it last year because logging in was a nightmare. This year I added XtraMath to my 国产精品 Page, and now 国产精品 does everything for me. I tell students to “Go to the Ducky Page” because my avatar is the duck. They go get their Badges and find a quiet place in the room to work. In my Friday emails, I say, “Don’t forget to get on 国产精品 and go to XtraMath.” I love that they can do 国产精品 at home too!

Sharon: It’s easier just having everything in 国产精品, all in the same spot. I used to have five or six binder rings with all the various logins. Students no longer have to memorize those various logins. They don’t have to memorize anything. 

Chris: Students can spend more time on academics, instead of manually logging into devices. Teachers can spend more time working with students on academic content, instead of helping students log into devices. During the first quarter, students get back about an hour of academic time and teachers get back about an hour of teaching/remediation time. At one school, the kindergarten teachers were so appreciative that they sent the district coordinator of instructional academic technology a bouquet of flowers as a thank you for supporting 国产精品 Badges.

Teachers’ tips for using Badges

With any new and exciting tool to use in classrooms, there is some nuance that comes with Badges. We asked Julia, Sharon, and Chris to share their tips and advice on using Badges in K-3 classrooms. 

Using Badges for the first time:

• Invite your students to decorate their Badges to add excitement to this new tool.
• The hardest part is to “allow” camera use before actually scanning the QR code. 
• With some devices, students need to flip around the camera before scanning Badges. (.)
• Students and teachers accidentally cover the code with their fingers when attempting to scan Badges. Tip: Do a 5-minute lesson with the class about how to use the index finger and thumb to hold up Badges.
• Make sure to keep Badges secure. Don鈥檛 let students take pictures of their 国产精品 Badges or borrow them from one another.
• Teach one of your students how to log in with a 国产精品 Badge first, then that student will have a sense of responsibility when they help other students use Badges.
• Teachers will need a management system, as they would with any login system for primary age students, for keeping tracking of the physical badge used for scanning.

Want to learn more about using Badges in your K-3 classroom? If your school isn’t using Badges yet, learn more on . For more tips on using Badges in your classroom, check out our .

*This post was initially published in 2019 and has been subsequently updated to incorporate more current data.

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Education is undergoing a transformation, and one of the keys to that transformation is artificial intelligence (AI). In K-12 education, AI tools provide opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. But as with any innovation to take place in classrooms, with it comes concerns, proper vetting, and time for educators to learn how to securely leverage new tools. 

In Spring 2023, 国产精品 conducted a of over 1,500 teachers and administrators nationwide. While most teachers and administrators agree that AI will have a significant impact on teaching, the findings also show the need to proactively address the emerging challenges and opportunities presented by AI. 

AI to revolutionize K-12 education

Here at 国产精品, we firmly believe that edtech can enhance teachers鈥� jobs, not replace them. In our survey, 63% of teachers reported that edtech has significantly streamlined their work, freeing up time to better support students鈥揳nd themselves.

AI: Streamlining tasks for educators

Technology tools like AI have the ability to streamline teachers鈥� work. Tools like ChatGPT can be a teacher鈥檚 assistant鈥攆rom administrative tasks, to providing personalized learning experiences, and assisting with assessments.

By automating time-consuming activities such as generating progress reports or drafting emails to send to parents, AI-powered tools enable teachers to allocate their time and energy to more impactful activities like one-on-one interactions with students, personalizing lessons, and providing targeted feedback. This has the potential to significantly enhance the quality of education, as teachers can focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in their students.

AI: Estimated to save hours for teachers

In a time when only , we鈥檙e excited about any edtech tool can help streamline their jobs. In fact, teachers say that 国产精品 Badges , and those minutes add up daily. 

suggests that AI technology has immense potential to be a time-saving tool for teachers. Their report suggested outcomes such as reducing the average 11 hours of weekly preparation to only six hours. 

If you鈥檝e ever interacted with tools like ChatGPT, you know how quickly information can flow out of it. We spoke to elementary teacher from Florida, who uses the tool to generate word lists and vocabulary sentence examples. She says having all the ideas generated in one place鈥攔ather than jumping to multiple sources鈥攕aves her lots of time too. 

Preparing K-12 educators for AI integration

While most teachers and administrators that AI will have a significant impact on K-12 teaching and learning, there is still uncertainty and confusion around how to prepare schools for this transformation. 

Are teachers prepared for AI?Are teachers ready to embrace this new time-saving tool? found that 49% of educators expressed concern that AI will make their jobs more challenging. And while there are time-saving benefits for teachers, most schools are understandably more focused on the risks that come with AI tools, such as student misuse, data privacy, and plagiarism.

Providing AI guidance to educators

With any new tool or innovation, it鈥檚 essential for districts to provide guidance to educators to ensure they are knowledgeable and equipped to leverage that tool in a secure way. However, 国产精品鈥檚 recent survey found that 89% of districts do not currently offer AI-focused professional development as of Spring 2023. This presents an incredible opportunity for professional development this summer and during the school year. 

School districts and educational institutions should provide comprehensive training on AI tools and platforms, focusing on both the technical aspects and the pedagogical implications. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, teachers can explore innovative ways to integrate AI into their instruction and leverage its full potential.

We spoke to , the Director of Technology for White Plains City School District (WPCSD) in New York. This summer, his district is offering teachers an optional, full AI course to get better acquainted with the tool and its time-saving potential as a teaching assistant. 

What鈥檚 key in WPCSD is their approach to involving teachers in the development of professional development. 鈥淲e will have a core group of the teacher participants from our AI course to help design a framework that the entire staff can use as a reference,鈥� he told 国产精品. 

Educators should be involved in the decision-making process when adopting AI technologies. Their input and expertise are invaluable in selecting tools that align with the specific needs of their students and curriculum. Engaging teachers as active participants in the implementation of AI fosters a sense of ownership and ensures that the technology is used effectively to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

AI in classrooms: What comes next?

We鈥檙e excited to see how AI tools can help save time for teachers, and what teachers will be able to do with that saved time. 国产精品鈥檚 CEO said it best, “AI is changing the way we approach education, and this shift is happening faster than most people realize. As a former teacher, I see the potential to streamline administrative work for educators so they can invest in what’s most impactful 鈥� learning in the classroom.”

This summer and in the fall, we expect to see districts providing more AI-focused professional development for their educators and staff. We鈥檙e also watching coalitions like 鈥攁 quickly-convened partnership of major education groups including Khan Academy, ISTE, Digital Promise, and PowerSchool鈥攑lanning to produce reports and guidelines for AI tools in education. 

By harnessing the power of AI while preserving the invaluable role of teachers, we can create a future where education becomes more inclusive, adaptive, and empowering for all learners.

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国产精品 Academy, our on-demand training platform, is ready to support you and your district this back to school season, with a more personalized experience and new course content! 

Flexible learning modules for admins, educators, and tech coaches at every level

No two learners are alike. Likewise, we鈥檝e updated 国产精品 Academy to better meet your personal needs as a 国产精品 user! 

When you log in to 国产精品 Academy, you鈥檒l see three options: 

1. : These are perfect for users who are just starting with 国产精品, or for anyone who wants to become a certified 国产精品 Champion who knows how to get the most out of edtech!
2. : If you鈥檙e in a hurry and need to get going with 国产精品 features quickly, these guides are perfect for you.
3. : Already know a bit about 国产精品, but want to dig further into a specific product? These spotlights are just for you!

New content to ensure a successful 国产精品 rollout

Districts tell us they want an easy, clear guide to rollout 国产精品 for their entire district. With your feedback in mind, we鈥檝e added oodles of new, relevant content for any school district to benefit from.

: Whether you鈥檙e new to 国产精品 or rolling out the portal again for Back to School 2022, this checklist will ensure a successful implementation. Use this checklist if you鈥檙e a new district, a new District Admin in an existing district, or simply want to ensure you鈥檙e getting the most out of 国产精品! This is only accessible to district admin in 国产精品.

: 国产精品 and your LMS should be best friends! This Quick Start Guide walks through how our most successful districts use 国产精品 with their LMS to simplify edtech, provide a fallback option for tech outages, and more. This is only accessible to district admin in 国产精品.

: We鈥檝e added Product Spotlights on 国产精品 Library, 国产精品 App Store, the Troubleshoot Sharing Tool, and more! These bite-size lessons offer clickable tutorials to learn about 国产精品 products.

New for admins: Community conversations about the future of learning

How are K12 leaders across the country approaching the ever-changing challenges in providing equitable digital learning opportunities? In our , hear from district executives, industry leaders, and education visionaries on the following topics:

• Strategies for edtech procurement
• Edtech trends district leaders can plan for
• Strategies for achieving digital equity and inclusion
• Keeping student data secure
• The future of personalized learning, with a keynote from Sal Khan
• Fostering parent engagement in your district

These modules are only accessible to district admin in 国产精品.

As always, 国产精品 Academy content is available 24/7, and will auto-save your progress, so you can complete content when it makes sense for you. 

Whether you鈥檝e already dug into 国产精品 Academy or you鈥檙e just getting going, we鈥檝e saved a seat for you this BTS! Dig in today at !

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Back in May, Kahoot!鈥檚 plans to acquire 国产精品. Today we鈥檙e thrilled to share that the 鈥摴� has joined Kahoot! For the past decade at 国产精品, we鈥檝e worked to make school more engaging, personalized, and equitable. Now we鈥檙e excited to work together with the crew at Kahoot! towards our shared mission of improving education for learners everywhere.

What鈥檚 ahead? 

The things you love about 国产精品 aren鈥檛 going anywhere. We鈥檒l continue to offer the same free platform to districts, thanks to the network of partners who work with us to make this possible. We鈥檒l keep pursuing an ambitious roadmap for our application partners and schools. And of course, you鈥檒l always get the same fantastic support and dedication from our team.

Kahoot! is coming to 国产精品

And other things are getting even better. First, Kahoot! is coming to 国产精品. As one of the most beloved and requested apps used by teachers, we鈥檙e thrilled that Kahoot! is now available in 国产精品 Library!  Soon, more great products from Kahoot!麓s family of learning apps will be available on 国产精品, giving districts scalable and secure ways to make these great products easily accessible to all their learners. We can鈥檛 wait until students and teachers can access the wildly popular Kahoot! Group applications alongside the other great applications on 国产精品.

Plans for 国产精品 to go global

And next, 国产精品 is going global. We鈥檙e starting work to offer 国产精品 to schools and applications outside the U.S. and Canada. With the help of the incredible international expertise in the Kahoot! Group, we鈥檙e accelerating our plans to bring the benefits of 国产精品 to classrooms and edtech developers all around the world.

While this is an incredibly exciting week for 国产精品, we know our most important job right now is making sure all of the schools and applications depending on 国产精品 have an incredible Back to School. So if you haven鈥檛 already, sign or up for a 国产精品 account, , or .

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We know technology will play a major role in the future of classroom instruction, but how can teachers use technology to create student-led learning environments? A panel of education experts dive deep into how we can navigate the future of digital instruction.

This discussion is a part of 国产精品’s ongoing efforts to bring together teachers, administrators, and edtech companies to advance the field of digital learning. This Q&A is based on a conversation moderated by of the Hechinger Report.

What lessons have you learned over the past year that you’re planning on bringing into the classroom or as we begin to return to physical school?

Dan Gohl, Broward County Public 国产精品: We don’t want to lose the asynchronous nature of at-home learning. During lockdown, kids could go off and do their work and then come back together to talk about that work. We鈥檙e aiming to retain that flexibility, the decoupling of seat time from concept achievement, in order to increase student learning outcomes. There are a lot of degrees of personal freedom that, if we’re not careful, are going to make school feel overly constrained. We hope to maximize flexibility, while at the same time, remain focused on the best of being physically together and digitally connected.

Ashley Jarrell, Chicago Public School, Stagg School of Excellence: During distance learning, my classroom no longer had seats or rows. Everybody was sitting in the way that was most conducive to their learning. When this happened in March, I said to my principal, 鈥淣ow this is really personalized learning.鈥� 

How do we leverage these autonomy and agency skills in students? During remote learning, my students have more agency: they are able to go to the bathroom when they want, or walk around and get a snack. How can I now penalize them for having that experience for a year? For me, it鈥檚 really about taking that overly structured aspect out of education and deeply understanding what students developed in themselves while they were away. I don鈥檛 want it to go back to the way it used to be because it would be unfair and unjust.

Students have the capacity to do a lot more than our society allows them, so when I think about getting back in the classroom, how do I partner with them to create spaces for them to run the classroom while I’m in a small group?

That’s what I want to continue to take with me as I move forth, and respect them as people.

Dr. Jennifer Williams, Co-founder of TeachSDGs and Take Action Global, President of the Board, ISTE Education Leaders PLN: I鈥檓 hearing a lot on this theme of humanity from my fellow panelists. It鈥檚 these connections that we’ve been able to establish with use of innovation and tech. 

We need administrators to find ways to model that humanity for our teachers and our students. I know when I was administrator, things fell apart all the time, and you had to put on this stoic face. But this past year, we’ve all gone through something together, and we didn’t really know what we were getting ourselves into.

What do you think the future of digital instruction looks like?

Dan Gohl: At one point learners went to their teacher to find out what information they needed to know and memorize certain knowledge and learn certain skills. Then we packaged that material into books, and teachers would assign things from the books.

The digital revolution, combined with the communications revolution, has really now inverted the way classrooms look. There is far more information available. And swimming in all that information is some stuff that we’re expecting everyone to know in common to be able to create a civic society. If we are not careful, people will be so far apart in this ocean of disassociated information and echo chambers of perspective that they’ll be unable to communicate meaningfully with each other. 

As educators, our future will be about helping students build the skills they need to become information judges. Before, this was the job of the librarian; now every teacher needs to be able to do this. Teachers must teach about why it’s important to both be self-sufficient and civically dependent, so that students don鈥檛 end up living in echo chambers.

Dr. Jennifer Wiliams: I think the future of education is going to be fun. I’m really enthusiastic and optimistic. I think that we’re going to see some great things. I’m a champion of teachers and students and I think we’re quite a resilient bunch, and that we will pull through with great wins. I also believe in small wins, and I think those small wins add up. I know, for me, sometimes things can be quite overwhelming鈥攈ow do you move a massive machine when you’re just one person? But when you start to have those daily wins and then move forward in that way, you can start to know that collectively we can do great things. So I鈥檓 quite enthusiastic.

Ashley Jarrell: I too share in Jennifer鈥檚 enthusiasm. I’m excited that my practice was pushed and that I was pushed into new levels of growth. If you weren’t in a growth mindset, you are now because you had to grow in a way that you’ve never had to grow before. I hope that we continue to have the capacity for growth and change, and adapt to what’s happening.

There are ways to balance student agency and instructional needs.

When I first tried this, people said we wouldn’t perform. Now our attainment in my grade level is off the charts. It鈥檚 because the students have some advocacy and some agency. They know how to use the standards, so we need to continue that work moving forward.

I think back to what Dan Carroll said about the history of education and how it all started. It was time for a change; we’re in a new age where our students have access with the touch of their fingers to almost anything they want. So we’ve had to leverage that in this space. School can鈥檛 just be in a room with rows. It has to be of student interest, student voice, student choice. 

This interview was originally conducted by (Hechinger Report) during 国产精品鈥檚 panel discussion on the Future of Digital Instruction. .

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In the last year, you鈥檝e likely become an edtech master. Or, at the very least, you started learning the ropes. You鈥檙e likely ready to continue using some (or maybe many!) edtech tools as you prep for Back to School. 

Whether you鈥檙e still learning, or consider yourself a pro, we have training to help you get the most out of 国产精品 and digital learning tools in general, with 国产精品 Academy. Ready to level up your edtech skills before school starts?

Complete edtech training before the first day of school

国产精品 Academy is our training platform, full of at-your-own-pace training for all 国产精品 users: from complete beginners to seasoned pros, including teachers, tech coaches, and district admin.

Through 国产精品 Academy, you can also become a certified 国产精品 Champion, and even access training resources to plan and execute a live training for your district. 

What鈥檚 new in 国产精品 Academy in 2021

国产精品 Academy has been refreshed and upgraded based on feedback from thousands of 国产精品 educators like you.

From new videos to interactive lessons, 国产精品 Academy helps streamline edtech training for school staff. This year you can expect:

• New videos. There鈥檚 a new champion in town! We鈥檝e invited a new advocate to walk you through 国产精品 Academy lessons. 
• Interactive lessons. We鈥檝e upgraded the lessons with step-by-step walkthroughs to help you keep using edtech purposefully. 
• Test-out options. Prove mastery of content you鈥檙e already familiar with and move more quickly to become a certified 国产精品 Champion.
• . More content for our most experienced 国产精品 users. These bite-sized courses dive deep into using specific tools, such as Analytics, 国产精品 Messaging, and more.

Ready to level up your edtech skills before school starts?

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When I transitioned from teacher to tech director, I set a goal to make sure teachers never had to lift a finger when it came to technology setup and IT work. That goal inspired me to start 国产精品鈥攖o make technology easier for schools, and give teachers more time to teach. And that goal is also why I鈥檓 thrilled to announce 国产精品鈥檚 new partnership with Google Classroom. 

Building a better digital classroom with Google

With increased digital learning and more teachers turning to Google Classroom as the home for classroom assignments and discussions, educators have been burdened with setting up classes manually, creating time-consuming tasks for teachers and a barrier to consistent adoption for districts. 

With the 国产精品 partnership, school districts with will have all their classes ready and available in Google Classroom from the first day of school with automatic roster updates whenever data changes in the SIS鈥攕aving time for teachers and ensuring equitable access for all students. The 国产精品 and Google integration is available at no cost for districts using Google Workspace for Education Plus. to let us know you’re interested.

Why am I excited about this partnership? As someone who reads through all of the feedback we receive from teachers and school districts, I can confidently say this integration is a top request by administrators and educators.

Making Google Classroom easy for teachers too

I wish Google Classroom existed when I was a teacher and a tech director. I know my teachers would have loved to use it. But at the same time鈥� I might have felt guilty asking teachers to set up Google Classroom without the help of automated provisioning. 

Think about the first day of school, when students switch classes or enroll in your school mid-year. That鈥檚 when teachers want to focus on building relationships and developing trust with their new pupils. It鈥檚 not the time to burden a teacher with the technical work of manually adding a student to Google Classroom, plus if the task is not completed immediately there鈥檚 a risk that the student will miss assignments. This partnership will ensure that Google Classroom is automatically set up for teachers, and ready for every student to use, every day of school. 

Millions of teachers already feel confident using Google Classroom and ensuring their data is up to date. Now with 国产精品, even tech-hesitant teachers can feel confident in this endeavor, too. This integration is transformative because it will help districts roll out Google Classroom to their teachers who need a resource like Google Classroom to host assignments, start discussions, and give students feedback.

The 国产精品 and Google integration is available at no cost for districts using Google Workspace for Education Plus. to let us know you’re interested.

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What is Adobe Spark (now Adobe Creative Cloud Express)?

Adobe Creative Cloud Express is an online app that students can use to build creative storytelling skills in any class. With Adobe Creative Cloud Express, teachers and students are empowered to create and share visual stories effortlessly. Adobe makes it easy to foster powerful creative learning experiences for students in any class.

Classroom creativity at your fingertips

Students can create stunning graphics, attention-grabbing web pages, and captivating videos easily with . Easy to use templates, filters, graphics, and animations allow students to create visually stunning material all the while developing their digital storytelling skills, a crucial 21st century skill. Students have used Adobe to make science fair posters, field trip journals, and even turn book reports into engaging video presentations.

How to access Adobe Creative Cloud Express in 国产精品

To access Adobe Creative Cloud Express, simply log into your 国产精品 Portal. If your district has enabled access, you’ll see the Adobe icon in your portal. Have students click the icon in their portals for instant log-in to Adobe Creative Cloud Express!

For directions on how to add Adobe Creative Cloud Express Single Sign-On to your 国产精品 district portal, , or watch this short video.

Teachers can access Adobe Creative Cloud Express safely and securely with 国产精品 SSO (single sign-on). .

Resources

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Teachers are finding new ways to teach virtually, and in turn, have found innovative solutions to classroom management. 国产精品 Messaging is 国产精品鈥檚 tool for communication between teachers, students, and families. 

Name: Ms. Carlyn Thometz

School: San Marcos High School, California

Grade and subject: High school geometry

Years on 国产精品: 3

Reduce emails, send in-platform messages

国产精品: How long have you been using 国产精品 Messaging in your classroom, and what do you like about it?

Ms. Thometz: 国产精品 Messaging has been great in helping prioritize the needs of students.  When I have downtime in my routine, the first thing I check is 国产精品. I tell my students that they are my number one priority and want to be there for them for any questions they might have. My students understand that if they want a quicker response from me, using clever is the way to go.  The 国产精品 messaging system is more like a text messaging conversation, more fluid without the need to stop and restart with each new conversation. I also like that the complete message thread is available so that we don’t need to hunt down different conversations all under different email subject lines.

国产精品: That鈥檚 great to hear! And, how do your students feel about Messaging?

Ms. Thometz: My students agree that it鈥檚 easier using 国产精品 rather than email. Also some students feel that they get so many emails from other digital learning platforms, (I won’t name them), their inbox is often swamped with emails and it鈥檚 hard to find what they are looking for. 国产精品 is separated by their classes so they are more able to navigate on 国产精品. 

Setting communication norms with students

国产精品: So you鈥檝e been using 国产精品 Messaging to tutor students, which is amazing. Can you tell us more about how that works and how you got started?

Ms. Thometz: When I started using Google Classroom, which does not have a message thread option, I opted for 国产精品 Messaging as my communication tool. I set the norm with students that they can message me at any time on 国产精品 and expect a response within the hour. So since then, I鈥檝e used 国产精品 Messaging for clarifying questions from students and it usually takes the form of a 3-4 message exchange. And students definitely use it for help! I receive on average 10 messages a day from students on 国产精品.

Fostering relationships with students virtually

国产精品: Any advice for teachers on how to get starting with 国产精品 Messaging?

Ms. Thometz: If any learning platforms or educational websites that you use in class can be linked with 国产精品, do it! This minimizes the amount of login information students need to monitor throughout your class. 

During the first week of school, while you are getting to know your students, have them send prompted responses to you in 国产精品. I sometimes use 国产精品 Messenger for Exit tickets, or IF I play music in class, students use messenger to recommend songs. It鈥檚 a great way to build community with students!

More ways to use 国产精品 Messaging:

1. Drop links to resources to help students on homework. 
2. Encourage students to reach out when they鈥檙e stuck on homework, this can prompt a quick Zoom session if we can’t communicate clearly through 国产精品.
3. Build community with students

Ms. Thometz: At my school, the last day of class is our final, once they’re finished, the students move on to their next class and I feel a little robbed of our class closure. I love getting touching messages from my students after the semester ends on 国产精品 Messaging

Check out our about 国产精品 Messaging. And if you haven鈥檛 already, go send a message to your students in 国产精品 today!

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