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I am going to be teaching summer school. What are some HOT topics for June?Flag Day, Father's Day, and the first day of summer all come to mind, and these days can introduce many extended activities. Here are a few of them: Have SUMmer days in math. Practicing addition is always a good thing, and KnowledgeBox has movies, software, text, links, and lessons all ready for you. Just use the Find feature and the key word add to find all addition activ...
What resources can I use to support a lesson on Thomas Jefferson's birthday?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources. Find more great lessons, movies, software, and links in KnowledgeBox with these key words: money, poem, poetry, Jefferson, recycle, resource, president.
What resources can I use to support the Earth Day theme?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so there are many opportunities for active learning. Here are a few of them: Create graphs If your students are involved in track and field events ...
What are some resources that I can use to support themes during the month of May?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources.
What are some resources I can use that relate to National Fitness and Sports Month?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources.
What are some resources I can use to support the Memorial Day theme?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources. Find more great lessons, movies, software, and links in KnowledgeBox with these key words: baseball, basketball, sport, memorial, and veteran.
What are some resources to support the Fourth of July theme?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources. Link: Fact Monster: Independence Day Find more great lessons, movies, software, and links in KnowledgeBox with these key words: July and independence.
What are some resources to support the Apollo 11 Landing, July 20, 1969 theme?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources. Find more great lessons, movies, software, and links in KnowledgeBox with these key words: flight, space, July, astronaut.
What are some additional resources to support themes during the month of July?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources. Independence around the World. The Fourth of July is Independence Day in the United States. This might be a good time to have students research and discover similar holidays in other nations. Use th...
What are some resources to support the Flag Day theme during the month of June?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources.
What are some resources to support the first day of summer theme during the month of June?You can use these resources that currently exist in KnowledgeBox to support this month's theme. Click Find in KnowledgeBox and search by the keywords to locate these resources. Find more great lessons, movies, software, and links in KnowledgeBox with these key words: add, flag, holiday, sun, summer, moon, sundial, celebration, family, and freedom. Since you're thinking mon...
What are some resources I can use to support Native American Day in September?There is a certain anticipation that comes with the beginning of a new school year that only a teacher can feel. That classroom full of unfamiliar faces brings with it an awesome responsibility! As a classroom teacher for many years, I began each year with questions: How could I plan so that all my students made the expected academic gains? How would I find enough time to ...
What are some resources I can use to support themes for September?Find more great lessons and media—movies, software, text, and links—for September in KnowledgeBox with these key words: Appleseed, chicken, citizen, constitution, government, grandparent, law, Mexico , Native American, patriot, season, World War . And remember to check out the KnowledgeBox Web site!
How can I get some help with lesson planning?To find help with lesson planning, log in to KnowledgeBox with your username and password and click on the purple button called Planning located at the upper right corner of the screen. This button opens the Teacher Resources page at www.KnowledgeBox.com.
What are some reasources I can use for long-term assignments?Find more great lessons and media—movies, software, text, and links—for all year long in KnowledgeBox with these key words: math, flash, addition, subtract, multiply, divide, change, money, coin.
How can I share my lessons with other teachers?To share your lessons with other teachers, log in to KnowledgeBox and click on Lesson Archive. From the My Lessons tab, click on the lesson that you want to share and select Post to School or Post to District. If the Post to School or Post to District options are grayed out, please contact your school's KnowledgeBox facilitator to get access to lessons posting. Beginnings ...
How does KnowledgeBox address national and state standards?KnowledgeBox delivers standards-based digital media—on demand—to every connected multimedia computer on your school s network. This allows teachers to address national and state standards more easily within their classroom instruction. KnowledgeBox content covers reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies across the K–6 grade span, and all cont...
What are the instructional scenarios in which KnowledgeBox may be applied?Because KnowledgeBox is so flexible, it can be used in wide variety of ways. KnowledgeBox can be used with whole group instruction, small group instruction, independent study, classroom labs, after school programs, and tutorial programs. The digital media and lessons can be used in the classroom to support daily teaching and student work, in the computer lab for student pr...
How does the program meet the needs of students in ESL and Special Education programs?Using KnowledgeBox lesson building features, teachers can quickly and discreetly differentiate instruction based on individual abilities or interests. A concept, idea or lesson can be presented in a variety of ways to meet the varied needs of the classroom. Teachers can create lessons that accommodate multiple intelligences, language barriers, and learning disabilities. Wi...
Why does the sound fade in and out when I play a movie in Real Player®?Sometimes the sound fades in and out because there are two different versions of Real Player installed on the computer. To resolve this issue, remove both versions of Real Player and then reinstall the appropriate version of Real Player for your operating system. You can download Real Player at http://forms.real.com/real/player/blackjack.html
What research or informal findings exist to show how KnowledgeBox has an impact?The use of technology has resulted in educational gains for all students, regardless of factors such as age, race, or parental income (Ellmore, Olson, & Smith, 1995). Multiple approaches to content through KnowledgeBox meets the needs of a wider range of students. Interactive skills development allows students to acquire information, practice what they've learned, and ...
What references/testimonials are available for KnowledgeBox?For a comprehensive list of KnowledgeBox testimonials, please access the KnowledgeBox Success Story site for details at http://www.pearsondigital.com/successes/#find. (Select KnowledgeBox from the Product drop down box and click Search).
When the initial contract runs out, how do I renew? What is the cost involved?Pricing and subscription options are flexible enough to meet the needs and budgetary considerations of your school or district. Simply contact your local area sales director for specific information.
What are my renewal options?With options, such as the perpetual license for content, districts can ensure that KnowledgeBox will continue to support both teachers and students. Ongoing training and support is a key characteristic of a long-term partnership with Pearson Digital Learning. Ideally, there would be two facilitators for KnowledgeBox: the Technical Facilitator and the Curriculum Facilitator...
What types of support/training will be provided to my teachers?Each school that installs KnowledgeBox receives the Getting Started training. This training is split into four major areas: Explore, Build, Teach, and Share. The training guides teachers on how to incorporate this instructional tool into their daily teaching. After the initial training, an educational consultant from Pearson Digital Learning will provide ongoing support. T...
Who do I call with questions about curriculum? Technical issues?Whether you have questions about curriculum, technology, or any other service-related issue, Pearson Digital Learning s Customer Care department is equipped to support you. Simply call the toll-free number 1-888-977-7100 for assistance.
If I forget my KnowledgeBox Login and Password, how do I retrieve them?Your KnowledgeBox Login is usually your first name and last name combined without spaces (for example, marysmith). The password can be obtained from your school s KnowledgeBox administrator.
How do I remove Real Player® from a Microsoft® Windows® computer?This procedure describes how to remove RealPlayer using the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Move from the Program Files Real folder to another folder any documents (for example, RM files) that you want to keep.
How do I remove Adobe® Reader® from a Microsoft® Windows® computer?This procedure describes how to remove Adobe Reader using the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Move from the Program Files Acrobat folder to another folder any documents (for example, PDF files) that you want to keep.
How do I remove RealPlayer® from an Apple® computer?This procedure describes how to remove RealPlayer from the Mac OS® 8.6, Mac OS 9.x, and Mac OS X operating systems. Move from the RealPlayer User Data folder and the RealPlayer folder to another folder any documents (for example, RM files) that you want to keep.
How do I remove Adobe® Reader® from an Apple® computer?This procedure describes how to remove Adobe Reader from the Mac OS® 8.6, Mac OS 9.x, and Mac OS X operating systems. Move from the Acrobat User Data folder and the Acrobat Reader 5.x folder to another folder any documents (for example, PDF files) that you want to keep.
How can I determine if my computers have the latest Flash™ Player plug-in installed?KnowledgeBox requires the latest Flash Player plug-in to work correctly. This procedure describes how to ensure that you have the latest Flash Player plug-in installed. Right click (push the right button on the mouse). For Macintosh® workstations, press the Ctrl key and right click at the same time. The About Macromedia Flash Player # window displays. Note: The # is t...
How do I find my School Code to access Plan From Home?Select the Administrator tab. Your School Code is listed if your server is currently connected to the Plan From Home Web site. Yes. KnowledgeBox works with wireless networks that operate at speeds faster than 10 Mbps (802.11b or better) and have a link quality and signal strength of 80 % or better.
Can I access my school's KnowledgeBox from my home?KnowledgeBox is not usually accessible outside your school. Outside access is usually blocked by a firewall or proxy server for security reasons. Pearson Digital Learning recommends that you use Plan From Home to create lessons from home. For more information about Plan From Home, please refer to the KnowledgeBox FAQ "What is Plan from Home? How does it work? Why are my te...
Why do I need to leave KnowledgeBox turned on during the summer vacation?In order to accommodate the new KnowledgeBox Version 3.8 which will be released this summer, it will be important for you to leave KnowledgeBox powered on during your school's summer vacation. This will allow the newest content and versions to be installed automatically.
How do I create a consistently themed lesson?Once inside the Theme, the Select Series Title purple bar displays in the upper left corner of the Theme. Pick the Series that suits your lesson. Click My MediaCart to see the media that you have added and switch back to the Series MediaCart by clicking on the Series MediaCart. Your problem isn't with your hardware. This is a software issue involving your Internet browser ...
Why are some of my students assigned to different grade levels and how can I resolve the issue?There are several reasons that would account for your students having different grade levels. Regardless of the cause, it's important to have the correct grade level assigned to students because of the new KnowledgeBox reporting feature. Unfortunately, only the SuperUser, the KB administrator in your school, can make this edit. So, discuss this problem with the KB SuperUse...
Are there any tests in KnowledgeBox I can use to assess my students' comprehension?Yes, there are! In addition to all of the assessment ideas given in teacher lesson plans, there are now 84 KB lessons with corresponding quizzes. Currently all of the quizzes are for grades 4–6. Each of these software quizzes has its own lesson that can be assigned to your students just like any other lesson. When the student completes the quiz, To find the quiz lesso...
If I have lost my Plan from Home code, how can I obtain it?Version 3.8.4 makes it easy to find your school code. All you have to do is click Tools on the teacher interface, and then click the Administrator tab. You'll find your school code right under the name of your school's KB administrator. Yes, there’s a way! Just remember that only users listed in the student rosters are able to log in to the student interface. So, &ld...
After I create a lesson, how do I create and print a lesson plan with standards?You did the first step when you created your student lesson with Lesson Builder. After you save a lesson, you can build a lesson plan. If you are still in Lesson Builder, just click on the Build a Lesson Plan tab. To create a lesson plan for a lesson stored in the Lesson Archive, click on your lesson and select Edit Lesson from the pop-up menu. You can now make any changes...
What can cause KnowledgeBox to be slow or take a long time to download movies?Check the following settings to allow faster data transfer from KnowledgeBox. If you are unsure of how to check the following settings, please contact the Customer Support team at Ensure that the DNS IP address is correct in KnowledgeBox. To check the DNS on KnowledgeBox, log in as the KnowledgeBox administrator. Click Tools and Select the System tab. The first field is DN...
Do pop-up blockers work with KnowledgeBox?Pop-up blockers are not recommended with KnowledgeBox. If you are using a pop-up blocker, you must be able to allow pop-ups for the KnowledgeBox Web address or remove/disable the pop-up blocker.
How can I safely shut down or restart KnowledgeBox?KnowledgeBox must remain turned on 365 days a year in order to keep content up-to-date. If you need to shut down or restart KnowledgeBox, please contact the Customer Support team at 1-888-977-7100 before proceeding.
How can I find out what is new on KnowledgeBox?To find out what is new on KnowledgeBox, log in to KnowledgeBox with your user name and password, then click on the What s New purple button located at the upper right corner of the screen.
How can I find out if the KnowledgeBox version is the current version?To find out if the KnowledgeBox version is the current version, please contact Customer Support at 1-888-977-7100. If you receive a message that asks which application do I want to use to open the file when trying to view a movie, you need to install the Real Player® software. If Real Player is already installed, you need to remove the Real Player software and reinsta...
When I try to view a Print Partner, why does my Web browser display a blank window instead of a PDF?If a blank window displays when you try to view a Print Partner, you need to install Adobe® Reader® software. If Adobe Reader is already installed, you need to remove the Adobe Reader software and reinstall it.
How can I find out the KnowledgeBox version number?To find out the KnowledgeBox version number, log in to KnowledgeBox with your username and password. The version number displays in the lower left-hand corner of the interface. The KnowledgeBox operating system is Linux. This system is easy to install and lightweight. One server mainlines our broadband content right into your school s LAN, so several or all of the computer...
How can I share lessons with other teachers?Teachers in the same grade level often teach subjects using the same content. To reduce your workload, try planning out your curriculum for a month or even for the year and share the responsibilities for creating lessons. Once a teacher creates a lesson, it can be posted to the school so all of the other teachers can use it. Click on Copy Lesson from the menu if you want t...
Can teachers share their lessons? Can they print out lesson plans?KnowledgeBox planning tools allow teachers to quickly and easily prepare for classes and share resources with their colleagues. Teachers can view each other s model lessons and lesson plans, work together across content areas, collaboratively develop units, or even simply share ideas about how to create lessons, without being in the same classroom, or even the same school....
What is the optimal amount of time a student should use KnowledgeBox every week?Within the construct of a KnowledgeBox classroom, teachers become facilitators. This technology fosters learner-centered environments in which teachers can easily differentiate instruction, maintain high motivation levels among their students, and incorporate a wide range of activities and instructional strategies. Rather than recommending a single prescriptive practice ti...
How can I monitor student performance in KnowledgeBox?Just as KnowledgeBox materials and its technology platform improve instruction, its evaluative tools help to inform instructional decisions. KnowledgeBox includes multiple forms of ongoing and reflective assessment, all of which are compatible with other diagnostic tools schools used to measure mastery of standards. KnowledgeBox also provides the necessary tools for teache...
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