March 2023 Updates

Print Scope and Sequence and Standards Correlation PDFs

The font size was made smaller on the Scope and Sequence and Standards Correlation PDFs to reduce the number of pages that are required when printing. For optimal viewing, teachers will need to select the options for Headers and Footers and Background graphics. The Scope and Sequence Report and Standards Correlations can be found in the Teacher Edition.

 

Text Change on Google Classroom

Teachers who link with Google Classroom may notice a change in verbiage across the entire platform. The action was called “Share to Google Classroom” and has been updated to "Share LINK with Google Classroom."

 

Article and Explore More Media Comprehension Questions Time Delay after Incorrect Response

A five second delay is now in place to prevent students from quick clicking and guessing the correct answer. This new feature can be turned off in Classroom Settings or for Individual students.

To learn more visit the Article/Explore More Comprehension Question Delay article.

 

Teacher Edition PDF at Unit, Week, and Article/Activity Level on Table of Contents

Teacher Edition PDFs are now displayed at the Unit, Week, and Article/Activity level. They are identified by the blue Teacher Edition button. 

A tutorial on navigating the Table of Contents can be found here.

 

Clicked Links (URL and PDF) Now Open in a New Tab

Now when teachers click a PDF or embedded link, it will open in a new tab rather than replacing the current tab they are working in. This means the teacher will no longer need to use the Google back button to return to what they were working on.

 

"In Development" icon in Table of Contents for Weeks with Incomplete Articles/Activities

Students will not see this icon, it is only available for teachers or admins. 

 

Activity/Article Label Updates in the Table of Contents

In every publication, click to open a week and select an article or activity. All users will now see the item number and title of the item. 

 

Student Notes Section

Students now have access to view and edit their notes and highlights. Click the notes icon on the Classroom block.

To learn more visit the Navigating Student Notes article. 

 

Weekly Assessment PDF on Table of Contents

Weekly Assessment PDFs are now displayed at the Unit and or Week level. They are identified by the pink highlighter button. 

A tutorial on navigating the Table of Contents can be found here.

 

New Grade Section Including a Gradebook and Quick Grade

A new Grade section allows teachers to quickly see their assignments, student progress, and submissions that need graded.

To learn more visit the How to Navigate the Grade Section article.