Capstone Connect Quickstart Guide for Students & Families
Quickstart Guide
Learn more about the go-to research tool for K-5
Learn more about the interactive eBook platform
Information about devices you can use and how to do it
Helpful directions for students to find the article they are looking for
Helpful directions for students to find the eBook they are looking for
What is PebbleGo?
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-5 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Your students will love exploring all that PebbleGo has to offer time and time again.
What is Capstone Interactive?
Boost literacy skills and have fun reading with Capstone Interactive eBooks. Our interactive titles are just the ticket for all readers including emergent, struggling, reluctant and ELL readers. High-interest text combines with text-highlighting, read-aloud features, and stellar book design to make reading a successful experience for every reader. Capstone Interactive eBooks provide natural read-aloud audio, the ability for teachers to customize book lists, unlimited/simultaneous user access, and an iOS app to download up to 20 titles for home use.
Device Compatibility
PebbleGo
DSL/Cable
We recommend a 4 mbps download speed or greater
Windows PC
Operating System
version 7 or later
Browsers
We recommend the latest versions of Google Chrome (we recommend no older than 2 versions back from the latest release)
JavaScript must be enabled
Apple Mac
Operating system
OX 10.12 (Sierra) or later
Browsers
We recommend the latest versions of Google Chrome and Safari (we recommend no older than 2 versions back from the latest release)
JavaScript must be enabled
Chrome OS
Operating System
OS 73 or later and Android version 7 (Nougat) or later
Browsers
We recommend the latest versions of Google Chrome (we recommend no older than 2 versions back from the latest release)
JavaScript must be enabled
Mobile devices
Apple iOS 10 or higher on Safari or Chrome browser
Android version 7 (Nougat) or later on Chrome browser
Audio
Requires speakers or headphones.
Accessibility
Screen Readers
Screen Reader Tool, Operating System and Browser
- ChromeVOX on Chromebook
- Voiceover on OX and iOS in Safari
- JAWS on Windows in Chrome
Capstone Interactive
Capstone Interactive is a web-based platform which requires high speed Internet. Use it with Mac, PC, iOS (iPad), Android Tablet or Chromebook over any type of network with headphones or speakers.
Recommended System Requirements
- DSL / Cable Internet connection, 4 mbps download speed or higher is recommended.
- On PC or Mac, a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled:
- Chrome (Preferred)
- Safari (current, or the last two versions)
- Firefox (current, or the last two versions)
- Internet Explorer 9.0 (or higher)
- For Apple (iPad) Devices: iOS 5.1 (or higher)
- For Android (Droid) Devices: OS 3.0 (or higher)
- For Kindle Fire HD Devices: Silk Web Browser Version 3.1 (or higher)
Note: Kindle Fire 1st and 2nd generation devices are not supported. - 1024 x 768 minimum resolution on a screen size of at least 7" x 9"
Minimum System Requirements
- DSL / Cable Internet connection, minimum 768 kbps download speed or higher.
- On PC or Mac, a web browser with JavaScript enabled:
- Chrome (Preferred)
- Safari 6.1.6 or higher
- Firefox 31 or higher
- Internet Explorer 9 or higher
- 1024 x 768 minimum resolution on a screen size of at least 7" x 9"
- Flash Player 10 (or higher)
How to create a shortcut on iPads and iPhones
- On the iPad or iPhone, copy the link provided by your student's teacher or librarian.
- Turn on Airplane Mode and ensure WiFi is disabled.
- Open Safari (web browser), and paste the link into a new browser window and press "Go". The page will not load because you aren't connected to the internet. That's exactly what you want!
- Press the share icon along the bottom of the browser window.
- Select "Add to Home Screen".
- Name the shortcut and choose "Add".
- Now you can turn off Airplane Mode and reconnect to WiFi. The newly created icon on the iPad Home Screen should now take students directly to PebbleGo, logged in and ready to go.
- From within PebbleGo, your student will have easy access to Capstone Interactive as well.
How to search in PebbleGo
With PebbleGo, there are two simple ways your students can search for an article:
- Guided keyword search
- Large, visual search
Check out this page to learn more about searching in PebbleGo.
How to search in Capstone Interactive
Visual Search
The most popular option for students browsing your school's Capstone Interactive eBook collection, Visual Search allows them to find books by selecting categories, each accompanied by helpful, colorful images to make finding the right book a snap.
Sort options
The Bookshelf can be sorted by Popular, Newest, and Title. These can be used with the filters in the Filter menu as well as Visual Search categories. Use the View All Books button to revert back to the default sort.
- Popular: sorts the Bookshelf starting with the Building’s most-read titles
- Newest: sorts the Bookshelf starting with the most recently purchased titles
- Title (default sort): sorts the Bookshelf A to Z by title
Default view for filters
When your students accesses Capstone Interactive, the Filter menu will already be opened on the left sidebar.
Multi-select filtering
Multiple filters can be selected at once to create custom searches. For example, clicking Grade Range PreK-2 and Guided Reading Level A-D will refresh the bookshelf to show results from both of those ranges. Use the View All Books button to clear filters.
Language filtering
Along with multi-selecting range filters, the language filter checkboxes can also be added as additional criteria for searches with the Filter menu, text searching, and Visual Search categories. Note: the language must be selected first when combining Visual Search with language options.
Text search layering
Enter search terms in the search box to search, and then select one or more filters from the menu to further refine your search. Note: the text search must be entered first when combining text and filters.