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8 . 6 : P r a c t i c e U n i t L a u n c h e r
Overview
Teachers can access a URL for a specific Classworks unit. Students and teachers can then
easily launch the unit straight from the URL in order to practice and learn specific skills.
Uses
Use of the URL will vary based on your goals for skill practice.
Utilize the link within your Learning anagement System !LS".
#irectly add the URL into a digital pacing guide or lesson plan. The instructional units
can then be launched directly from the pacing guide$lesson plan for whole class or
small group instruction.
Send students the URL via email to launch for e%tra skill practice outside of school.
Teachers can post the URL on their websites for students to access for additional skill
practice.
Support Student Learning:
Initial Learning& 'ssign prere(uisite skills for students to preview the night
before a lesson
Continued Learning& Reinforce and support skills covered in class
Remedial Learning& Close learning gaps by allowing students to practice
specific skill deficits
Upgrade Learning& ove students to a higher level of competence in skills by
assigning above grade level skills for additional practice
Enhance and Support Classroom Teaching:
)asily access specific units for whole class or small group instruction
Supplement your curriculum$courses with skills that correlate to your pacing
guide and reinforce what is being taught in the classroom
Communication:
Students can share their scores with their friends* parents or teachers via a
share link. Note: Time on task and scores are NOT recorded in the Classworks
Manager.
Students can have class discussions and reflect about the skills they learned
via a discussion board* email* or other communication feature utilized in your
school.
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Practice Unit
Launcher
Overview
When students access the unit/skill via the URL, they ill !e taken to the
"ractice Unit Launcher# This inter$ace allos students to access and launch all
o$ the unit components as many times as they need to practice the skill#
%# Unit Components: Click on a unit component to access the Start screen. Unit
components can be launched multiple times.
&# Results: Click on the Results button to view the time on task and scores.
Users can access a special URL to share the scores with friends* family* or a
teacher !additional details on pg. +". Note: Time on task and scores are NOT
recorded in the Classworks Manager.
C# Share: Onl! a"aila#le in the Teacher Module$ Click to access the embed link
if embedding into a program that reads ,TL code* such as a Learning
anagement System !if applicable to your LS" or a website !additional details
on pg. - . /".
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Locate URL
Step %ction
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0rom the (nstruction tab * click on the Create )e
%ssignments button.
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Select the criteria for the content search&
'. Select the Sub1ect
2. Select Units as your
content type
C. ove each end of the grade range
scale to a specific grade or cover multiple
grades.
Click Search button once the criteria has been set.
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Refine your search !if needed" by selecting specific strands and$or
standards.
Note: %e sure to notice the num#er o& units &ound compared to the num#er o&
results per page #eing displa!ed.
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)ach unit name is a hyperlink. Click on the unit name to launch the
3ractice Unit Launcher.
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Locate URL,
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Step %ction
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4f embedding the link into a program that reads ,TL code* such as a
website or a Learning anagement System !if applicable to your
LS"* proceed to step +.
4f pasting the link into a program that does not read ,TL code* such
as icrosoft 5ord or an email* copy the URL located in the browser6s
address bar at the top of your screen. 3aste the URL into your desired
location. !Skip steps +* 7* . 8"
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9nce the unit has been launched* click the Share button to
access the ,TL code. The Share button is located in the top right
corner of your screen.
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To copy the ,TL code* click Select 'll and then either press control :
c on your keyboard or right click your mouse over the te%t and select
copy.
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3aste the ,TL code to embed the unit in the desired location.
9nce the link has been embedded the students will be able to access
the unit by clicking the launch button as seen below&
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Access Share
Link to Share
Scores
5hen the unit is launched via the link* the scores and time on task are ;9T
recorded in the Classworks anager. Students have the ability to share via a
URL their time on task and scores with friends* family or teachers as they
complete each unit. See page 0 $or "R()T%&LE directions to share ith
students on ho to access and share results#
Time on Task displayed is cumulative of all attempts.
Scores displayed are only the most recent attempt.
The share link should be accessed prior to e%iting. The data is wiped out
< minutes after closing the browser window.

Step %ction
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Click on the Results button to view the time on task and
scores for each unit.
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9nce the results have been accessed* click the Share button to
access the URL needed to share the results.
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To copy and paste the URL to share the results* click Select 'll and
either press control : c on your keyboard or right click your mouse
over the te%t and select copy.
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Note: (haring the
results is
optional. I& !ou
want students to
communicate
their results "ia
the share link) we
highl!
recommend !ou
ha"e them
practice the steps
listed on the
right$ on how to
access) cop!) and
paste the results
URL.
3aste the link in
the desired
location to
share.
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P r a c t i c e U n i t L a u n c h e r : S h a r i n g R e s u l t s
Access Share
Link to Share
Scores
9nce you have completed a unit component or an entire unit via the 3ractice
Unit Launcher* you have the ability to share your results with your friends*
family or teachers. The share link should be accessed prior to e%iting. The data
is wiped out < minutes after closing the browser window.
Step %ction
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Click on the Results button to view the time on task and
scores for each unit component.
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9nce the results have been accessed* click the Share button
to access the URL needed to share the results.
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To copy the URL to share the results* click Select 'll and either
press control : c on your keyboard or right click your mouse over
the te%t and select copy.
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3aste the link in
the desired
location to
share.