MobyMax for students

MobyMax is used in our district up to the middle school grades as a support resource in many different subject areas.  558 students have logged in so far this school year.  I have a couple quick related items to share.

Regarding Logging in to MobyMax through ClassLink:

I have worked through many classes to clean up any log-in issues.  Please let me know if I need to do a run-through check with your class.  Every student should be able to Tap/Click on their MobyMax icon and go straight to their MobyMax account without having to type anything in.  I've been able to fix every issue so far.  Hit me up with a challenge if you think you have one.  I'm game.

Every K-12 teacher and student has a ClassLink account through this link.

Regarding 'shared' students in MobyMax:

I had an AHA moment when working recently with Karen Fausett.  We realized that any teacher could 'share' their roster with another teacher, but could not build their own roster with students from around the building.  I found and changed the setting for this....

So... if you are a specials teacher, WIN teacher, ELP, resource room, or need to be able to 'share' a student, you now have that capability.  Students will retain a single log-in, but can be easily shared among several teachers.  Click on Roster to find these settings.

Newsela

Newsela is an awesome literacy tool that many of our teachers are using.  Teachers can create a wide range of subject-specific lessons for their students.  Students can personalize their reading according to their reading level.

There are two great options to access Newsela content:

Option 1:   The Newsela website

Newsela is all set up in our Classlink Launchpad so that all students can just tap on the icon and it will log them into their students account without having to type anything in. This works on both iPads and laptops.  The quick login is very nice.

Option 2:  The Newsela iPad App

This is available in Self Service for all students and should download very quickly.  Student will need to log in using their school Google account.  Once logged in, if students do not 'quit' the App, it will keep them logged in. This may be preferred for iPads since the content is more touch-screen friendly.  If the iPad has any other App already logged in using a Google account, then this is very easy.  Otherwise, a password will be needed.

There are many instructional resources available by iPad App, laptop App,  or website.  For iPads, some of them only work with an App (such as SeeSaw) and others can use both (such as Newsela).  Let me know if you need support getting either up and running in your classroom.