Discovery

=Discovery Streaming =

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 * Note that some features are available on the screen before actual login that are not available once you have logged in. Example: Puzzle Maker
 * Note that parents do not have a specific login for our district, but they do have some available options from the Parents tab of the main screen.

Clear Targets
I can:
 * navigate and search Discovery Streaming
 * learn to setup classes
 * learn ways to embed Discovery Streaming resources into instruction

Teacher Login Directions:
Teachers must login to the Discovery Education website using a district provided school pass-code. 1. Go to @http://www.discoveryeducation.com 2. Click the Pass-code/New User tab. 3. Type in the school specific pass-code provided by the district. 4. Please use first.last or first.last@cmcss.net as your username and choose a password. 5. Complete the registration process to create your individual teacher account.

*If you previously had a trial account or individual account with Discovery Education and have difficulty logging in with your email address and school code, please [|visit this site] and follow the directions for logging in with a school code.

Student Login Directions:
Student accounts are loaded from PowerSchool, but no classes are created. Instead, students are loaded into each school's list. 1. Teacher creates classes. 2. Select students from the school list 3. Student username and password are set by district (Username: "cmc.#####" the # is the student lunch number; Password :"FL####" the # is last 4 numbers of state issued student pin.

Student Login Cards to Print



 * Search Tools **

Use a variety of dynamic search tools to quickly locate video segments, images, encyclopedia articles, audio files, quizzes, events, lesson plans, animations, clip art, and more.
 * Keyword Search- Use the Keyword Search to conduct targeted searches for specific keywords
 * Advanced Search - supports more powerful searching capabilities that allow you to focus on a specific media publisher or limit your search to include only Editable, Closed Captioned, Primary Sources etc.
 * Curriculum Standards Search - search by standards, subject and grade level

Add content to your Quick List or My Content
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As you find content that is appropriate to your lesson, you can click the tiny option triangle on the full video or individual video segments to choose: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*Notice that some content is "editable" or available in closed caption.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Add Content to MY CONTENT
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assign to Classroom or Student
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Add to Builder Tool
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Share

My Content
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">You can access your saved content under the MY CONTENT tab from the subscriber homepage. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">You can create folders and edit, assign, share, or delete content.



Sharing Content in Discovery Education
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Discovery allows teachers to share media and teacher created content, but there are a few things to know to share and receive the content shared.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">First, you must have a Discovery Education login to view any content, whether it is Discovery's or created by a teacher and shared through Discovery.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Second, the sharing is easy for Discovery's media, such as video, image, sound files, and articles. It needs one quick click to make it easy for teacher created content.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Third, teacher created content must be copied into the receiving teacher's "My Content" folder via the "Edit/Copy" button for it to be saved for that teacher. The video clip below will help make this clear.

My Builder Tools
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can access Builder Tools from the Builder Tools tab on the subscriber homepage. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can access the Assignment Builder, Quiz Builder, or Writing Prompt Builder. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assignments, quizzes, and writing prompts can be saved to a folder in My Content.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Classroom Manager
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">The classroom manager tab on the subscriber homepage allows access to Teacher and Student tools. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">You can create, modify, view, and delete classes. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">*A video tutorial is available on this page for use with Classroom Manager. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">*Student names are automatically added to school accounts from a district database. Teachers can add students to specific classes by choosing their names from the provided list. New students will be available shortly after registration when added to the district database. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">You can view any student Boards that have been submitted, view completed assignments and quizzes.


 * Turn off the pop-up blocker to allow the student work to show. **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">A teacher can login as a student from the My Students tab and see how the assignments appear on the student side of Discovery. **

Teacher Center
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Make the most of Discovery Education content within these tools and resources.


 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Curriculum Resources **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">ReadyZone
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">STEM Connect
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Lesson Plan Library
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Discovery Atlas Interactive Map
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Thematic Focus
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Calendar

**<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Teacher Community **

 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Discovery Educator Network
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Discovery Education Streaming Newsletter



==<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Professional Development == <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Tutorials and professional development for Discovery Education Basics, Digital Media Integration, Tools and Features, and Trainer's Resources. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Links to upcoming Webinars and groups in the Discover Education Network (DEN). <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Tools, Services, Educators in your School
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Quick links to frequently used features.

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=**Tips and Tricks**=

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Student Board Builder
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Board Builder - This tool is available to students and allows them to create projects to turn in to the teacher. You can only view the Board Builder from the student view. Submitted boards can be viewed by the teacher from the teacher view. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Learn More about Board Builder here <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Citations
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Adding citations to projects or student boards: <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. Select your resource example video clip or image. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. Click the tab for details located above the clip.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">3. Find the citation style you are wishing to use MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual Style.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">4. The citation can then be selected, copied, and pasted into a student board or outside project.

**Overview of Blended Learning** - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute


 * Common Sense Media **
 * Introduction to the SAMR Model - <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Lato,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">a way to evaluate how technology is incorporated in lessons
 * K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum** Scope and Sequence - empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in a digital world
 * Educator Ratings and Reviews (formerly Graphite) - in-depth editorial reviews on educational apps


 * SOS Strategies ** - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit @http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.