Author Archives: Karla Barkman

Clever Tips!

Looking for Help with Clever? See post under Supplemental Help for a Cheat Sheet to get started.
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New ALEKS Resource

Click the image below to access the ALEKS Resources Padlet
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Mystery Science now part of Discovery Education!

NEW! Mystery Science Partners with Discovery Education! Mystery Science lessons for students in Grades K-5 are now available in your Discovery Education account. Check out these directions to find the Mystery Science lessons in DE. Mystery Science Overview Contact Melissa Linton if you have any questions.
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World Book Online Resources

15 Databases Now Available Access by visiting KPBSD.org > Students/Parents Tab > World Book Link LOGIN ID: information / PASSWORD: kpbsd (Same for ALL KPBSD students/staff) World Book Online is also accessible directly through KPBSD Canvas Courses (left menu)    
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Screencastify Free Upgrade

Screencastify Video Option (Unlimited access extended through May 31)         If you use Screencastify (Chrome Extention) for creating video, this is for you! The folks @ Screencastify have set up a special coupon code that unlocks Unlimited access through April 30. To activate Screencastify Unlimited access, follow these instructions: Visit this page and […]
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Sora – The Reading App

Overdrive Launches its Reading App for Students Sora! Check it out! Watch this video for a quick overview of the awesome things possible through Sora. Sora is the App that is replacing Overdrive. Our collection of eBooks and Audiobooks available to all KPBSD Staff and Students, Grades 6-12 remains the same; it is just accessed […]
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Coming Soon ~ Alaska Week of Code

Alaska Week of Code ~ December 9-15, 2019 Learn computer science. Change the world. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials in over 45 languages provided. No experience needed. Alaska Hour of Code Materials Hour of Code Sign Up Hour of Code Activities NEW! Hour of Code: Dance Party ~ Try […]
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Newsela

KPBSD students/staff have access to Newsela this year. Newsela is an Instructional Content Platform that supercharges engagement and learning in all content areas. Newsela can be accessed through Canvas. Alice Montgomery from Newsela facilitated a session at Districtwide Inservice. A link to the recording is listed below for those of you who may have missed […]
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Discovery Education 2019 Fall VIRTCON

Discovery Education’s fall VIRTCON is coming  Saturday, October 19, 2019. It is an annual virtual conference where DE provides personalized PD that participants can take part in from pretty much anywhere with an internet connection. VIRTCON Schedule and Information Register Here Participants can join as many sessions as they are interested in. Note all times […]
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New Digital Resources ~ Fall 2018

KPBSD has two new options for digital content this year. World Book Online has added eBooks to our suite of database choices. Click on the eBook icon at World Book Online to browse the collection. These eBooks are available to all KPBSD students/staff. TumbleBooks – This special subscription is available through June 2020. Includes ebooks, […]
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