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Mystery Science: New Updates
BLaST, BLaST Bytes, Classroom ToolsMystery 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…

WeVideo Certifications and Ambassador Programs
BLaST, BLaST Bytes, Classroom ToolsWhether 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. …

Classwize Focus Library Now Live
BLaST, BLaST Bytes, ClasswizeWe 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,…

ClearTouch Troubleshooting
BLaST Bytes, ClearTouch, UncategorizedA ClearTouch Technial Q & A Session was held at the ISC on Friday, October 4th. Our friends at Nisewonger AV created and shared this excellent ClearTouch troubleshooting PowerPoint:
Click the link below to download a copy of the…

Smart Search Now Available in Canvas
AI, BLaST Bytes, CanvasCanvas Smart Search
The Smart Search feature is now available for teachers to enable in their Canvas courses. Below is how Instructure defines the Smart Search functionality:
“Our Smart Search feature relies on an AI-adjacent technology…

Updates to Read&Write
BLaST, BLaST Bytes, Classroom ToolsLatest Updates for Read&Write are LIVE!
Read&Write is a dynamic Chrome Extension Available for all members of Hall County Schools to support literacy. The tool can help with everyday tasks such as reading text aloud, understanding…