Nearpod: What's New in Nearpod 2021-22

 

Nearpod has some new features to enhance the learning experience!

*All content slides now work with Immersive Reader, so any content slide can be read aloud and/or translated for students.

*Now you can switch from Teacher-led (Live participation) to Student-paced at anytime throughout the presentation. This will allow for teachers to give direct instruction, then continue the presentation as students work independently or in centers.

*Drag and Drop is now an activity feature in Nearpod. See slide 7 in the  new features slides linked below for details on how to create a Drag and Drop activity in Nearpod.

For a complete overview of new features in Nearpod, click here.

Nearpod can be embedded right in Canvas for ease of use. For directions on how this works, click here.

Are you new to Nearpod??? Click here for instructions on how to get started using Nearpod in your classroom. All LC teachers have Nearpod accounts. Go to Nearpod.com, then click on "sign in with Google".

Did you miss LAST YEAR'S UPDATES amongst the crazy pandemic school year? Click here to see the updates Nearpod rolled out last year.

Using i-Ready Lexile Levels in Raz-Plus

 Lexile Levels within i-Ready:

Now that beginning of the year i-Ready testing is wrapping up, it may be helpful to know your student's lexile level based on the student's testing.

Here is a quick video tutorial on how to locate each student's lexile level.

Lexile Levels within Raz-Plus:

Raz-Plus uses Lexile levels to generate book collections at the student's appropriate level within the Reading Room and Level Up program.

Here is a quick video tutorial on how to access and edit each student's lexile level withing Raz-Plus.

Math Online Support: What's New in Dreambox and Savvas Reminders

 You may have noticed that Dreambox looks a little different this year.  Click here for updated information on Dreambox Learning.  

Savvas:  

Here are directions to set up Savvas including how to change the learning environment.  

Click here for directions on how to assign content is Savvas.

Be Prepared for Anything! Setting up Canvas for an Unexpected Absence

 Just as we did last year, teachers will need to add additional staff to their Canvas course(s) in case of sudden absence.

• Teachers should add all building Permanent Subs.
• You may also add Resource teachers and Reading/Math Specialists as needed.

Click here for directions to add additional staff to your Canvas course.

It may also be beneficial to have some emergency sub plans available. They can be imported directly into your Canvas course. Then just fill in the blanks. A screenshot of one is below:

Log into Canvas and click the links below to access the modules and copy the content that you'd like or go to Commons and import the entire Module.

Elementary Emergency Lesson Plan Version Module 1

Elementary Emergency Lesson Plan Version Module 2

Elementary Emergency Lesson Plan Version Module 3

Fossweb is now THINK LINK and can be accessed through CLEVER

 Grades 3 and 4 Science (ThinkLink):

What you need to know:

• Fossweb.com is going to be expiring. The textbook company has a new platform titled "ThinkLink".
• If you log into Fossweb.com, you will no longer have access to any of the resources.
• Log into CLEVER, then click on "ThinkLink."
• ThinkLink requires each teacher to add each unit textbook (known as modules) to a class.
• Click here for a video tutorial on how to add Science textbooks (modules) to your class.
• Click here for written directions on how to add Science textbooks (modules) to your class.

What the student sees:

Assigning Content in ThinkLink: