Kami – A Powerhouse of Recently Updated Features!

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How to use Kami Class View with Canvas:

Kami’s Class View feature allows teachers to:

  • View the whole class’ Kami Assignment files at the same time.
  • Monitor the students’ progress and performance with real-time monitoring.
  • Leave feedback using a range of multimedia tools.
  • Grade multiple students’ work simultaneously.
  • Leave a grade and have it sync automatically to Canvas (which means it can sync to IC).

See the link here for all of the details on using Kami Class View with Canvas.

How to use Insights in Kami Class View

Insights will provide a deeper dive into the data during a Class View session.  Please see the link here for more details.

How to use Kami Questions AI

Convert existing or create AI-powered, auto-grading assessments for faster checks and better learning.

Click here to see how to allow the Kami Questions AI feature to save you time as a teacher

Creating Kami Assignments in Canvas

The Kami/Canvas integration is one of the deepest integrations we have enabled.  Please click here to see the steps on how to push out assignments using the Canvas LTI integration.

Kami Training Hub

The Kami Training Hub is a reliable and up-to-date resource for whatever you need to learn more about with Kami.

Full List of Kami Features

We encourage teachers to take a look at the full Kami feature list.  It is sometimes easy to miss how powerful this tool can be!

 

December Resources from Kami – ‘Tech the Halls’

Kami Export - Gregory Odell - Dec. Tech Tip
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Preparing Canvas for Second Semester

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As we prepare to begin the second semester, there are two items that we would like to highlight in order to have a successful and smooth semester with Canvas.

1.) Information for all teachers using Canvas

Often January brings new students into our schools and classrooms.  If these new students are added to a NEW roster in IC, teachers will need to open Canvas Teacher Tools and add the NEW roster to the correct Canvas course.  Also note that if a new student is added to an existing IC roster, the student will automatically be added to the corresponding Canvas course within 24 hours.  For a refresher on using Canvas Teacher Tools to add rosters, please visit Getting Started With Teacher Tools.

 

2.) Information for High School teachers using Canvas

Please review your Canvas courses and rosters that are currently being used in your Canvas courses.  If you have any “A” Rosters (first semester only), it is best practice to manually CONCLUDE each student’s enrollment.  By completing this action, you will provide the student a read-only version of the course since s/he is no longer actively enrolled in your course.  This action will also allow you to continue using Grade Passback without errors.

You can now manually conclude rosters from Teacher Tools!  Here is how:

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Mystery Science: New Updates

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Mystery Science is an innovative, standards-aligned, hands-on curriculum that teaches K-5 students how to think like scientists.  Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. The hook, visuals, and activity have all been prepared for teachers!  If you are new to Mystery Science, take a look at the Video Overview below:

 

For teachers that are familiar with Mystery Science, you will find new content for the 2024-2025 school year!

These enhancements include:

  • Vocabulary Supports: Spanish & English vocabulary slides and printouts have been added to our standards-aligned lessons
  • Mini-lesson Extensions: Added mini-lesson extensions that are aligned to a lesson’s Disciplinary Core Idea
  • 3D assessments: All 4th & 5th grade assessments will be 3D assessments
  • Anchor Layer: Added and revised Anchor Layers options for more units
  • Updated Teacher Tools: Revised planning documents; Pacing, Standards Alignment, & other supports here

 

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WeVideo Certifications and Ambassador Programs

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Whether you’re a WeVideo newbie looking to learn the ropes, or a seasoned pro ready to flaunt your skills — jump in! Become a WeVideo aficionado, plus receive a certificate of completion.  Those certifications build upon each other as well.  Continue your learning to become a WeVideo Ambassador.  There are even certification courses for your students!

 

To learn more about WeVideo certifications and ambassador programs please visit:

WeVideo Certifications

WeVideo Ambassador

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Classwize Focus Library Now Live

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We are excited to announce that our newest Classwize feature, “Focus Library,” is now live for all Classwize users! Focus Library will allow teachers to create Focus Plans ahead of time, use the Focus Plan with any class in their Classwize dashboard, and save Focus Plans created in the moment for future use! Please view the video overview & resources below for more information and share them with your teachers!

Classwize Focus Library

Create a Focus Plan

Apply a Focus Plan

Manage a Focus Plan

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