Friday, August 29, 2014

Feature Friday – My Account

Located in the main header bar is “My Account”

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This is a drop down menu

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image If you click the first option “ My account”

This is where you can change/update your email


Change/Update your password



Cancel your membership. Why would you want to do that though? But should you this is where you do that.
We do value feedback so there is a drop down list
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to help us understand why you don’t wish to use the free service any longer
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Manage your Buddyshare option

If you are a new user, you will probably want to see tips and explanations that are throughout the site.  Once you become familiar – this is where you can turn them off in the Experience Level.

Image Library: Upload & Manage images to use in quizzes.
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Acceptable image formats include .gif .jpg .png
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Web Wednesday 8/27/2014

Welcome to #webWednesday for this week of 8/27/2014!  We have a wide variety of things to cover.

Teacher News Info & Apps

Oooo look what we just discovered from Scotch brand tape…

Scotch Chalkboard Tape http://s.3m.com/Cn7m
Scotch Dry Erase Tape http://s.3m.com/Cn7n

Approx. price $6, but way better than painting & instant availability for usage!  What needs to be labeled in your classroom?

Holly over at


put together this fabulous post of 20 FREE school and teach fonts!  She has links to each font in the post so no need to hunt for the fonts

Tech Talk & Gadget News

Noke Bluetooth Padlock There isn’t your mom or dad’s lock that is for sure! No combination to forget, no key to lose, there is a new lock in town that works off of Bluetooth using an app from your phone!  Still on Kickstarter.com you can read more about this new gadget getting lots of buzz and even order one if you want for your locker this year Noke Bluetooth Padlock

 

Humor

School Crafts

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Craft Stick Pencil Bookmarks
Craft Stick Pencils
by Rhonda @ Dollarstorecrafts.com

10 Washi Tape Crafts for Back to School

10 Back to School Washi Tape Crafts

by Becky S. @ Dollarstorecrafts.com

* We love the pencil idea!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Web Wednesday

Collection of items from around the web (and our in box)

 

kids news

* Warner Bros. to make Minecraft Movie

Teacher News, Info & Apps

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  FREE
Remind Safe Classroom Communication
Remind (formerly Remind101) offers teachers a free, safe and easy-to-use way to instantly text students and parents. Teachers can send or schedule reminders, assignments, homework, assessments, or motivational messages directly to students' and parents' phones. Interactions are safe because phone numbers are always kept private and

Contests

Sara Lee Back-To-School Giveaway Ends: 9/18/2014

Winners: 2 Weekly

Play the game and receive a $1 off Sara Lee® Snacks coupon.

Tech

 

 

 

Friday, August 15, 2014

Feature Friday | BuddyShare

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Buddyshare allows you to selectively share your created quizzes with other MEMBERS of Cram Stoppers.

Whether it’s between classmates, teachers, tutors and their students, or homeschooled communities,

it is a simple way to work together for supplemental studying.

 

clip_image002   After reading the RULES (very important) and instructions, SELECT the RECIPIENT by typing in their Username or use the short-cut feature by making a MASTER list of BUDDIES!

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simply hit “Send Now” - it's a cinch! 

Here is where you can CREATE a MASTER LIST of MEMBERS/USERNAMES with whom you usually Buddyshare, plus place them in special groups. When you go to the MAIN Buddyshare page you will be able to send to your whole list, partial, or a group(s). Step by step instructions are provided at the top of the screen to walk you through. 

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You can also access both Buddyshare and Buddy Lists from the main menu bar as shown.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Web Wednesday

Collection of items from around the web (and our in box)

 

Back to School

  From How Does She Do It

        

        lunch cart 1

  From DollarStoreCrafts.com

         DIY School Lunch: Help Kids Pack Healthy Meals

 Contests

Sweepstakes for College Students! The Great Dorm Hook Up - Enter for a chance to win cash and prizes. Contest dates: July 14 - September 30, 2014. www.command.com Aspecowl

Humor

Kids Today Wouldn't Understand

DIY

We found this handy DIY from Jennifer Perkins and with school right around the corner for some (or upon you for others)

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Feature Friday | Community Library

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As a member of Cram Stoppers, users have access to a Community Library. This library contains pre-made quizzes that can be viewed, taken, and copied over to your personal Quiz Library.  The edit function allows for these quizzes to be used “as is” or changed to the user’s liking. In addition, quizzes can be submitted by any CS member (that includes you!) or by teachers or tutors.

 

 

This is what it looks like when you first enter the Community Library. 

Lots to see, but very easy to maneuver

We have a Frequent Searches option as well as and advanced Search, which allows for you to search by quiz name, grade, subject or even school just to name a few.

Total Quizzes as of this post is 663!  As you can see we have it broken down by grade for ease of reference to know how many are available per grade.

 

There are certain RULES that must be followed when submitting to or utilizing the quizzes in the library.

(It is imperative that you maintain social responsibility when submitting to the Community Library. 

Those members not adhering to the posted rules will be governed accordingly.)

Remember Cramstoppers is FREE so sign up today!