PebbleGo Create Help Center
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About PebbleGo Create
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Creating Buncees
A Buncee is a unique creation that you can use to show your thoughts and ideas! When you enter PebbleGo Create, you are able to use a variety of different media features, such as text, video, audio, images, and more to make a Buncee.
Creating a Buncee from a PebbleGo article is quick and easy. Choose an article, then click on the ‘Create’ button in the bottom right.
You then have three options to choose from:
Option 1: New Buncee
Click ‘New Buncee’, and you will be guided to a new, blank Buncee. You can now add whatever media features you choose.
Option 2: Activity
Click ‘Activity’ and you will be guided to a ready-made KWL Buncee template. You can now add whatever media features you choose to fill in the template.
The title of the Buncee will automatically be the same as the title of the corresponding PebbleGo article, but can be edited if needed by clicking on the text.
The template is a KWL style template, with a section on the left for students to show what they’ve learned, and a section on the right for students to “tell” about what they’ve learned. The templates are the same for every article, but the background color will correspond to the PebbleGo module selected.
Option 3: My Buncees
Click on ‘My Buncees,’ and you’ll be guided to your Buncee dashboard, where you can choose a Buncee you have started working on previously. Or, click the plus sign, or the ‘Create’ button to start creating with a new blank Buncee.
Step 1:
To create a Buncee using a template, choose the article in PebbleGo you want to use, then click ‘Create’ in the bottom right corner.
Step 2:
Click on ‘Activity.’
You will be guided to a ready-made Buncee template. You can now add whatever media features you choose to fill in the template.
The title of the Buncee will automatically be the same as the title of the corresponding PebbleGo article but can be edited if needed by clicking on the text.
The template is a KWL style template, with a section on the left for students to show what they’ve learned, and a section on the right for students to “tell” about what they’ve learned. The templates are the same for every article, but the background color will correspond to the PebbleGo module selected.
Fix all your mistakes with the ‘Undo’ and ‘Redo’ buttons located in the top left corner of your Buncee creation canvas.
Click ‘Undo’ to erase your previous action/actions.
If you didn’t mean to undo something, click ‘Redo.’
Crop any image you upload into PebbleGo Create! You can do this easily whenever you upload any image by clicking the ‘Upload’ button in the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas.
Step 1:
Upload an image.
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Once finished uploading, you'll see an 'Edit' button. Click it and you'll be brought to an edit screen.
Step 3:
You'll find 3 choices to the left of the image:
- Cropping
- Click and drag the frame to adjust the size of your photo.
- Circle
- Put a circle around you or your subject and adjust the size by dragging to the outside or inside of the image.
- Rotate
- Use the arrows to rotate your photo 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively
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When finished, click 'Save,' then ‘Done’, then 'Upload' to add to your canvas!
Step 5:
The image will be available in 'My Images' for any Buncee you make afterward!
Add all the polygons, mathematical shapes, and simple pictures you want! You'll be able to customize any shape's border width, border color, and fill color.
Click the ‘Shapes’ button in the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas, then click on the shape or shapes you want to add. Drag and drop them into your canvas, or click the ‘add’ button.
Adding and Editing Shape Border Thickness
Step 1:
Once you've added a shape from the shapes menu, you'll be able to change the thickness of that shape's border.
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Click on the ‘Border’ button on the toolbar at the bottom of the canvas.
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Click on the plus or minus buttons to control the thickness of that border.
Adding and Editing Border & Fill Colors
Step 1:
To change the color of your border, click on the ‘Border Color’ on the toolbar at the bottom of the canvas.
Step 2:
Choose from the color palette, or customize your color shade at the top, using the slider, and the box with the shaded colors.
Step 3;
To fill your shape with color, click ‘Fill Color’, on the toolbar.
Step 4:
Choose from the color palette, or customize your color shade at the top, using the slider, and the box with the shaded colors.
Control the opacity, or how transparent or opaque an item is on your canvas! You can control the opacity of images, animations, and even backgrounds.
Note: You can change the opacity of a shape, but not its border.
Step 1:
Click an item, then click ‘Opacity’ on the toolbar on the bottom of the creation canvas.
Step 2:
A sliding bar will appear with a button all the way to the right, and a percentage that ranges from '0%' to '100%'.
Drag that button to the left to make the item more transparent, or back to the right to make it more opaque.
Take your own photos right in your PebbleGo Create creation canvas!
Step 1:
Click on the 'Take Photo’ button on the right side of the creation canvas.
Step 2:
Click on the green camera button to snap a photo. If you need to retake it, click on the camera button again.
Step 3:
Click the 'Next' button.
Step 4:
Choose between the following editing options:
- Cropping
- Click and drag the frame to adjust the size of your photo.
- Circle
- Put a circle around you or your subject and adjust the size by dragging to the outside or inside of the image.
- Rotate
- Use the arrows to rotate your photo 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively.
Step 5:
When finished, click 'Save,' then 'Upload' to add to your canvas!
The image will also be available in 'My Images' for any Buncee you make afterward!
Check out the gif below to view an example:
Unlock your inner artist and use the drawing tool to unleash your creativity!
Click on the ‘Drawing’ button on the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas. With Buncee’'s Drawing feature, you can adjust the brush size, change the color, and even delete any mistakes you make using the eraser.
In addition, you can adjust the opacity of your drawing, and control layering by using the ‘To Front’ and ‘To Back’ buttons. When finished, click the ‘Done’ button.
PebbleGo Create offers many different ways to visually communicate learning, experiences, and ideas.
Choose an option from the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas.
Add whatever media assets you want to express your thoughts and ideas!
Here's a list of all the types of assets currently offered in PebbleGo Create. Keep reading to get a sense of how each of them works!
Universal Search:
Search across all types of media within PebbleGo Create, using the ‘Search’ button at the top of the toolbar on the right side of your creation canvas.
Text, Shapes & Drawing:
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Text: Publish your thoughts and share your voice with a large selection of fonts and styling
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Shapes: Add different shapes to the canvas to show what you've learned or to enhance your designs
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Drawing: Bring out our inner artist and draw your ideas directly into your canvas
Graphics:
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Animations: Catch your audience's eye with super-fun animated graphics!
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Stickers: There's something for every subject, theme, and purpose
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Word Art: Use pre-made messages and quotes, perfect for greeting cards, event invitations and holiday cards
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Emojis: Express your feelings with emojis
Using Assets from Other Sources:
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Web Image: Search for and use Creative Commons Web Images quickly and freely
Uploading your Own Assets:
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Uploads: Upload your own image
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Record Video: Record a video right inside PebbleGo Create to show yourself and add your unique perspective and voice.
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Take Photo: Take a photo of yourself, or of something you'd like to include
QR Code:
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Generate and attach a QR Code of your Buncee to the canvas, so you can print it out for your audience offline to scan & see your creation in action!
The ‘Text’, ‘Shapes’, and ‘Drawing’ buttons can be found on the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas.
Text:
Add Text by clicking the ‘Text’ button. A text box will appear on your creation canvas, and you can double click to add text. Customize by highlighting your text, and selecting an option from the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. You can customize Text Color, Text Opacity, Font, Text Size, Style, and Alignment.
Organize your text into bullet points or numbers by clicking on the List options.
You can also attach a Link and Audio clips to any text item.
You can drag and drop the text box to move it, and resize by clicking on the box, and using the red dots along the outside.
Adjust the layering of your text box by clicking 'To Front' or 'To Back'.
Shapes:
Shapes are a fun and versatile asset! Use them for decoration, for math learning, and so much more! Click on the ‘Shapes’ button and drag and drop your shape to your canvas.
You can then customize your shape by choosing an option from the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. You can customize the inside color of your shape, (Fill Color), Shape Opacity (Note: You can control the opacity of your shape, but not the border), Border Thickness, and Border Color.
You can drag and drop the shape to move it, and resize by clicking on the shape, and using the red dots along the outside.
Drawing:
Unlock your inner artist! Whether you use a mouse or a touch screen tablet, you can draw and paint in PebbleGo Create! Click on the ‘Drawing’ button, and your mouse or finger becomes a pen! At the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas, choose an option to adjust the size of your brush, change the color, and correct any mistakes you make using the eraser tool.
When you are done, click on the ‘Done’ button, and you will exit the drawing mode.
Animations, Stickers, Emojis, and Word Art make creating easy and fun. You can find these options on the toolbar on the right side of your creation canvas.
Click on an option, and you will find a variety of our most popular assets.
Browse through the different categories on the right, or search in the search bar on top. Then, click on any items you want to add. You can either drag and drop them into your Buncee, or click the ‘Add’ button on the right.
Animations:
If you want to, you can hover over any animation and click the play button to preview it before you select it. Add unlimited amounts of animations to create a Buncee that is interactive, personalized, and engaging.
Stickers:
Browse the categories to see thousands of options. Add unlimited amounts of stickers to any page of your Buncee.
Word Art:
Use Word Art for almost any occasion or situation, such as holidays and birthdays, or for sharing positive quotes, sending greetings, and so much more!
Emojis:
Add emojis to express your thoughts and feelings! The ability to understand and manage emotions, feel and show empathy for others, and set and achieve positive goals are all key to developing essential social skills. Our emoji stickers are fun, easy to apply, and will aid immensely in fostering Social-Emotional Learning.
Upload and save your own files and media to use in your Buncees! Click on the ‘Upload’ button on the toolbar on the right side of your creation canvas.
Uploads:
Drag and drop the file you want to upload into the box, or, click 'Select Files to Upload' to browse your device for images, documents, or videos, to add to your Buncee.
If you have previously uploaded images, documents, and videos, you can access them through clicking on the buttons on the left sidebar. This way, you won't need to upload the same file twice! You can click ‘Upload’ to add your file to your Buncee.
If you are uploading a photo, you can edit your photo before it is uploaded to your canvas. Choose between the following editing options:
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Cropping
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Click and drag the frame to adjust the size of your photo.
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Circle
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Put a circle around you or your subject and adjust the size by dragging to the outside or inside of the image.
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Rotate
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Use the arrows to rotate your photo 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively.
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When finished, click 'Save,' then 'Upload' to add to your canvas!
Record Video:
Empower students to share their voice and express who they are with ease! Along with our other media options, recording your own video or audio right in PebbleGo Create has enabled our students to achieve just that. Record videos on a birthday card, introduce teachers and students to others, use video explanations in assignments, and more!
Step 1:
Click on 'Record Video', then on the red button to start recording. Note that there is a limit of 3 minutes per video recording.
Step 2:
When finished recording, click on the red button again to stop.
Step 3:
Click on 'Upload' and your video will appear on your canvas!
You can drag and drop the video to move it, and use the red dots around the edge to resize. You can view your video by clicking the ‘Preview’ button in the top right corner, and then clicking the red play button on your video.
Take Photo:
Aside from uploading your own photos, you can also take a picture with your webcam right in PebbleGo Create! Not only will this help you add a personal touch to your creations, but this feature is also perfect for creating #Booksnaps, engaging introductory About Me's, science research projects, and more!
Step 1:
Click on the 'Take Photo’ button on the right side of the creation canvas.
Step 2:
Click on the green camera button to snap a photo. If you need to retake it, click on the camera button again.
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Click the 'Next' button.
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Choose between the following editing options:
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Cropping
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Click and drag the frame to adjust the size of your photo.
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Circle
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Put a circle around you or your subject and adjust the size by dragging to the outside or inside of the image.
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Rotate
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Use the arrows to rotate your photo 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively.
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When finished, click 'Save,' then 'Upload' to add to your canvas!
The image will also be available in 'My Images' for any Buncee you make afterwards!
Recording a video in PebbleGo Create is a fun way to share your voice! You can do this by clicking the Record Video button on the toolbar on the right side of your creation canvas.
Step 1
Click on 'Record Video', then on the red button to start recording. Note that there is a limit of 3 minutes per video recording.
Step 2
When finished recording, click on the red button again to stop.
Step 3
Click on 'Upload' to upload the video on your canvas!
You can drag and drop the video to move it, and use the red dots around the edge to resize. You can view your video by clicking the ‘Preview’ button in the top right corner, and then clicking the red play button on your video.
Add audio to almost any item you add to your creation canvas!
Step 1:
Click on any asset on your canvas, such as stickers, animations, text, or web images.
Step 2:
On the toolbar located at the bottom of the creation canvas, click on the 'Audio' button.
Step 3:
On the left side of the screen, if you click ‘Upload’, you can upload an audio file from your device. If you click on ‘My Audio’ you can attach an audio file you have previously recorded in PebbleGo Create. Or, simply the red button in the middle to start a new audio recording.
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When you've finished recording, click on the red button again to stop, then click 'Upload'.
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You'll now have the option to play your audio by clicking on the play button on the left. You can then either 'Remove' your audio and re-record, or 'Add' it to your canvas. You can also click on the three dots on the right to download your audio file.
Step 6:
In Preview Mode, you or others can now click on the red play buttons to play your audio!
QR Codes make sharing quick and easy!
Step 1:
Click on the ‘QR Code’ button on the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas. A QR code will be automatically generated and added to your creation canvas.
Step 2:
Once added to your creation canvas, drag and drop the QR code to move it, and resize it using the red dots around the edge.
Now, you can print out your Buncee, and have others scan the QR code with a smart device, and view your live Buncee!
When you are working with multiple assets on one page, you might want to group certain items together so that you can move or edit them simultaneously. Read the following steps to learn how to group or ungroup assets.
How to Group Assets
Step 1:
Click on the items that you would like to group, while pressing down the Ctrl key. This allows you to select multiple items.
Step 2:
Click on the 'Group' button on the toolbar on the bottom of the creation canvas, to group the selected assets.
Step 3:
You can rename your group by clicking on the little pencil icon on the top right corner of the group. You can now move and resize your group the same way you would with a regular asset.
How to Ungroup Assets
Step 1:
To ungroup your assets, select the group and click on 'Ungroup' in the toolbar at the bottom of the creation canvas.
Check out the gif below to view how to group and ungroup assets:
In PebbleGo Create, you can read all of the text in your Buncees with Microsoft Immersive Reader! Learn more about Immersive Reader in this blog.
Step 1:
While in Preview Mode, click on the Immersive Reader button (the book icon) in the header located on the top of your Buncee. It will then open your text in Immersive Reader, where you can customize your reading experience, have your text read aloud, or translate your text into over 60+ languages!
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Click on the Immersive Reader button (the book icon) next to a text box to read all the text in that specific text box.
Note: Immersive Reader will be on automatically, for your own Buncees, or Buncees that you view. On your own Buncee, you can turn Immersive Reader on or off by accessing your Buncee settings. Click on the wheel on top of your Buncee on the left side, then click ‘Edit’ then click the ‘Settings’ button, then toggle Immersive Reader On or Off.
Step 2:
Once you have opened Immersive Reader, click on the play button at the bottom of your screen to have your text read aloud.
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Click on the sound icon to change the speed of your text. Drag the circle along the bar to adjust the speed. Click “male” or “female to change between a male and a female voice.
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Click on the ‘Text Preferences’ button in the upper right-hand corner to adjust your text.
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Drag the circle to adjust the text size.
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Click the ‘Increase Spacing’ button to increase the space between words and lines.
Step 7:
Select different fonts and themes for your specific needs.
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Click on ‘Grammar Options’ to view syllables and parts of speech options.
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Click on ‘Syllables’ to view words separated into syllables.
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Click on ‘Nouns’ ‘Verbs’ ‘Adjectives,’ and/or ‘Adverbs’ to see those parts of speech highlighted in your text.
Step 11:
Click on ‘Show Labels’ to see those parts of speech labeled in your text.
Step 12:
Click on ‘Reading Preferences’ to change your reading preferences.
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Toggle ‘Line Focus’ On to view each line separately.
Step 14:
Toggle ‘Picture Dictionary’ on, then click on a word to view images that represent that word.
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Click on ‘Translate’ to select the language you want to translate into. Select by ‘Word’ or ‘Document.’ At the top of the page, you can toggle between ‘Original’ or the language you’ve translated your document into.
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Click the ‘Back’ button to exit Immersive Reader.
Any media on your canvas can be moved to the front or back of your canvas, according to your needs.
Click on any item on your canvas. On the toolbar on the bottom of the creation canvas, there are layering buttons, 'To Front,' and 'To Back.' ‘To Front’ sends the item to the front, so everything else will appear to be behind it; meanwhile ‘To Back’ sends the media item to the back, so any other item will appear to be in front of it.
You can attach links to items on your canvas, such as text, stickers, animations, and more!
Step 1:
Click on an item, and then click 'Link' in the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas.
Step 2:
If a link is attached, it will be shown in the pop-up.
Step 3:
If it says "Type link here and press enter", there is no link attached. Type your link and press ‘Enter.’
Step 4:
You will be able to open the link in Preview Mode.
Alt Text has a number of uses, including interaction with screen readers used by students with special needs.
Changing the Alt Text is a simple matter of enabling Alt text, and then selecting an item and clicking on the ‘Alt text’ button.
Enable Alt Text:
Step 1:
Click on the Settings icon located below the title at the top of your Buncee.
Step 2:
Toggle the 'Web Accessibility’ button on.
Add/Change Alt Text:
Step 1:
Select an item on your canvas.
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On the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas, click the 'Alt Text' button.
Step 3:
Click on the text that is there, and edit, or add your own alt text according to your needs.
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Press ‘Enter’ on your keyboard to save.
There are a lot of ways in which you can edit and customize your text!
Adding Text Items:
Add Text by clicking the ‘Text’ button. A text box will appear on your creation canvas, and you can double click to add text. Customize by highlighting your text, and selecting an option from the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas.
Adjust the layering of your text box by clicking 'To Front' or 'To Back'.
Adjusting Size & Shape of Text Items
After adding a text box or another asset to your canvas, red dots will appear on the dotted outline of the asset. These are used to change the size and shape.
1. By dragging the red dots in the corners, the asset will grow or shrink proportionally.
2. The red dots in the middle allow you to resize the asset disproportionally allowing the box to grow or shrink horizontally or vertically.
3. The red dot at the very top of the asset allows you to rotate it.
Changing Font, Text Color, Text Size, Text Opacity
The screenshot below shows all the options available in the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas when you double-click on a Text item.
Changing Font
After double-clicking a Text item, click on 'Font' in the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas. A menu will pop up with all the font options. Scroll down to see more fonts, and select the font you want to use.
Changing Text Color
On the same toolbar, you can click on 'Text Color' to either select a preset color, or set your own color by dragging the little white button on the left side of the spectrum, clicking on the color map at the top, or entering a specific Hex Code.
Changing Text Opacity
On the same toolbar, click on 'Text Opacity'. Drag the button to the left to decrease opacity (make it more transparent), and drag it to the right to increase opacity (make it more opaque).
Text Style, Lists & Alignment
In this part of the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas, you can Bold, Italicize, and Underline your Text. You can also make your Text into Lists by adding bullet points or numbers in front of each line of your Text.
Additionally, you can change the alignment of your Text to be aligned to the left, center, right, or justified.
Adjusting Layering of Text
You can adjust the layering of your Text.
You can click on the 'To Front' and 'To Back' buttons on the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. ‘To Front’ will move the item to the front of the canvas, and ‘To Back’ will move it to the back.
Attaching Links to Text
You can attach a link to each Text item by highlighting your text, and then clicking on 'Link' in the toolbar at the bottom of the creation canvas. Then, type in a URL and press ‘Enter’ on your keyboard. Others will be able to see and click on the link attached to your Text while in Preview Mode.
Attaching Audio to Text
Add audio to almost any item you add to your Creation Canvas, including Text!
Step 1:
Select the text you want to attach audio to.
Step 2:
On the toolbar located on the bottom of the creation canvas, click on the 'Audio' button.
Step 3:
On the left side of the screen, if you click ‘Upload’, you can upload an audio file from your device. If you click on ‘My Audio’ you can attach an audio file you have previously recorded in PebbleGo Create. Or, simply click the red button in the middle to start a new audio recording.
Step 4:
When you've finished recording, click on the red button again to stop, then click 'Upload'.
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You'll now have the option to play your audio by clicking on the play button on the left. You can then either 'Remove' your audio and re-record, or 'Add' it to your canvas. You can also click on the three dots on the right to download your audio file.
Step 6:
In Preview Mode, you or others can now click on the red play buttons to play your audio!
Copying, Pasting & Duplicating Text
You can copy, paste, and duplicate any media on your Buncee creation canvas, including Text!
Copying & Pasting
The Copy & Paste feature is useful for taking one item and putting it on multiple pages without having to perform the search/upload action repeatedly. Unlike the Duplicate feature, where selected items are duplicated once on the current page, Copy & Paste allows you to copy an item and paste it on any desired page.
Step 1:
On the creation canvas, click on a single item, multiple items, or a group and click 'Copy' on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas.
NOTE: To select multiple items, press ‘Control’ on a Windows computer and ‘Command’ on a Mac.
Step 2
Go to the desired page and click 'Paste' to paste the items to that page.
Additionally, you can also use keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V (or Cmd+C & Cmd+V on a Mac) to perform the above action on selected items.
Duplicating
Step 1:
On the creation canvas, click on a single item, multiple items, or a group and click 'Duplicate' on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas. Your duplicated item will appear on your creation canvas!
Deleting Text Items
Click on the left-most icon on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas to delete Text items.
You can also click on the ‘Backspace’ key on your keyboard to do so.
In the pop-up that asks if you are sure about deleting, click 'Yes' to delete. You can also use 'Undo' to recover a Text item that you just deleted by mistake.
Filling Textbox with Color
The screenshot below shows all the options in the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas when you single-click on a Text item. Filling your text box with color is one way to emphasize your text, especially if your background is a little busy.
Step 1:
Click on a Text item once (different from double-clicking it). The toolbar at the bottom of your canvas will show a 'Fill Color' option.
NOTE: Double-clicking a Text item lets you adjust the actual text content, while a single click lets you adjust the text box.
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Click on 'Fill Color', then choose a preset color or a color from the color palette. Adjust the opacity if necessary.
Resize & Rotate
Click on an item on your creation canvas.
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Use the red dots around the item to resize.
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Use the highest red dot, located at the top of the highlighted item, to rotate the object.
Flip
Click on an item on the creation canvas.
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On the toolbar on the bottom of the canvas, find the two 'Flip' buttons. The one on the left flips the item left to right, and the one on the right flips the item up and down.
Reset
Select an item on the creation canvas.
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Click the 'reset' button located at the bottom right of the canvas.
You can copy, paste, and duplicate any media on your creation canvas.
Copying & Pasting
The Copy & Paste feature is useful for taking one item and putting it on multiple pages without having to perform the search/upload action repeatedly. Unlike the Duplicate feature, where selected items are duplicated once on the current page, Copy & Paste allows you to copy an item and paste it on any desired page.
Step 1:
On the creation canvas, click on a single item, multiple items, or a group and click 'Copy' on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas.
NOTE: To select multiple items, press ‘Control’ on a Windows computer and ‘Command’ on a Mac.
Step 2:
Go to the desired page and click 'Paste' to paste the items to that page.
Additionally, you can also use keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V (or Cmd+C & Cmd+V on a Mac) to perform the above action on selected items.
Duplicating
On the creation canvas, click on a single item, multiple items, or a group and click 'Duplicate' on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas. Your duplicated item will appear on your creation canvas!
When you choose ‘Activity’ and start creating with a ready-made template, the title of the Buncee will automatically be the same as the title of the corresponding PebbleGo article.
The title can be edited if needed by clicking on the text.
In your Buncee, click on the top where the current title to edit, then press ‘Enter’.
You can also edit the title or rename your Buncee from your Buncee Dashboard:
Step 1:
Select the 3 dots on the top right of the Buncee.
Step 2:
Select "Rename."
Step 3:
Enter a new name and click "Save."
Change the size of the canvas to accomplish your creative goals! Resizing allows you to meet the dimensional needs for almost any project, and includes the following options:
- Original Buncee Size
- Square
- Banner
- Letter
- Business Card
- Playing Card
- Custom!
You can also change the canvas from landscape to portrait.
Step 1:
Click on 'Resize Canvas' on top of the Creation Canvas.
Step 2:
Choose from the options provided.
Step 3:
If applicable, choose 'landscape' or 'portrait'.
Step 4:
Click 'Apply' for the changes to take effect.
Note: When you resize your canvas, you can adjust your background by clicking ‘Move background’ on the toolbar at the bottom of your screen, and then clicking and dragging to adjust your background. When you are finished, click the ‘Done’ button.
Choosing an eye-catching background is often the first step to creating your masterpiece. Find a background you like, then, either drag and drop it in, or click on it and add it to ‘This Page’ or ‘All Pages.’ Here are all the ways to add or change your background as you create!
Adding a Background
If you are starting with a blank Buncee, you can click on the ‘Background’ icon in the middle of the canvas to add a background or click on the ‘Change Background’ button, located on the toolbar at the bottom of the canvas.
Background Menu
You'll notice the following choices on the left side of the menu:
Web Image
Click to search and freely choose images that are creative commons zero licensed and COPPA compliant.
Pick a Color
Click to choose preset colors or even customize your color using the color wheel or hex codes.
Upload an Image
Click to browse your own images from your device.
Categories
There are many categories to choose from! Some backgrounds are photographs from our community, and others are designed by our design team. From education, to travel, to fun, to holiday, there’s something for any project! Browse through the categories, or search in the universal search bar on the top.
With unlimited slides to tell your story, the possibilities are truly endless!
Step 1:
Locate the Slide Panel to the left of the creation canvas
Step 2:
Click on the plus sign located beneath your first slide
Remember that you can rearrange your slide order by dragging a slide above or below other slides!
You can save time or start over by duplicating or deleting your slides.
Deleting a Slide
If you would like to delete a slide, click on the 'Delete' button on the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas.
Duplicating a Slide
If you would like to duplicate a slide, click on 'Duplicate' on the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas.
NOTE: If you don't see these buttons, first click on the page itself from the Pages Panel on the left side of your creation canvas, or click on any gray space outside the canvas.
On the top of your Buncee, you will find the blue comments icon. If there are comments on your Buncee, you will see the number of comments next to the icon.
Click on the comments icon to view the comments and replies.
Adding comments to Buncees and replying to other people's comments is a great way to get involved in a conversation. Using these features, students can easily interact with teachers or with one another.
*NOTE: Buncees need to be commentable for others to add comments or replies. Here is how you can enable comments on your Buncees:
Click the ‘Share’ button at the top right of your Buncee canvas. Under settings, enable comments by toggling 'Commentable' to 'On'.
How to Add Comments on a Buncee
Step 1:
Click on the Comments icon on top of the Buncee.
Note that if the Buncee was not set as commentable by the owner of the Buncee, you will not see the Comments icon.
Step 2
After typing your comment, click on 'Add Comment'.
How to View Comments & Leave Replies
Step 1:
In preview mode, click on the Comments icon to view all the comments and replies.
Step 2:
Click on 'Reply' under the comment you wish to reply to.
Step 3:
Type your reply, then click on the send button.
How to View New Comments & Replies Using Refresh:
When multiple users are interacting on the same Buncee at the same time, it could be useful to refresh the list of comments to view the latest ones.
Simply click on the refresh button on the top right of the comments panel to see the latest comments and replies!
Collaboration & Digital Citizenship are important skills that you can develop in many ways using Buncee! Other users can add comments to your Buncee. Using these features, students can easily interact with teachers or with one another.
Buncees need to be commentable for others to add comments or replies.
Note: Student Buncees will have Comments turned on by default, so teachers can provide feedback on student work with ease!
To adjust your settings, click the ‘Share’ button at the top right of your Buncee canvas. Under settings, enable comments by toggling 'Commentable' to 'On', or turn them off by toggling the button ‘Off’
When you enable copying on your Buncee, you can share it with others, and they can make a copy, and edit it to make it their own. You can make copyable templates to send to your students or colleagues, or just share your creations with others and have them build on your work!
Click on the 'Share' button on the upper right. Then click to toggle 'Copyable' to 'On'.
Once another user views your Buncee, they'll be able to copy it by clicking the ‘Copy’ button in the top right corner.
There are two ways to access Edit Mode of a Buncee.
1. To edit a Buncee you are previewing, simply click on the 'Edit' button on the top right of your canvas to go into Edit Mode.
2. To edit a Buncee when you are in the Buncee Dashboard, either click on the Buncee, or click on the 3-dots on the top right corner of the Buncee, then click 'Edit'.
Folders are a great way to organize your Buncees.
Adding a Folder
Step 1:
Make sure you are on your Buncee Dashboard, if you are not there already, click the 'Buncees' tab on the top.
Step 2:
Click 'New Folder' on the top right.
Step 3:
Enter a name, and then click 'Add'.
Organizing your Buncees into Folders
Step 1:
Under the 'Buncees' tab, click on the little boxes in the top left corner of the Buncees you'd like to move into a folder.
Step 2:
Select the red 'Move' button on the right-hand side of your screen. Choose the name of the folder you'd like to move your Buncee(s) into.
Step 3:
Select The 'Move' button from the drop-down menu.
Step 1:
Click the 3 dots on the top right of the folder.
Step 2:
Click 'Rename'.
Step 3:
Enter a new name and click 'Save'.
Deleting a Single Buncee
Step 1:
Click the 3 dots on the top right of a Buncee.
Step 2:
Click ‘Delete.’
Step 3:
Confirm delete by clicking ‘Yes.’
Deleting Multiple Buncees
Step 1:
Click the checkbox on the buncee(s) you wish to delete.
Step 2:
Click ‘Delete’ on the top right of the page.
Step 3
Confirm delete by clicking ‘Yes.’
NOTE: Once deleted, the action cannot be undone.
Deleting a Single Folder
Step 1:
Click the 3 dots on the top right of the folder.
Step 2:
Click ‘Delete’
Step 3:
Confirm delete by clicking ‘Yes.’
Deleting Multiple Folders
Step 1:
Click the checkbox next to the folder(s) you wish to delete.
Step 2:
Click ‘Delete’ on the top right of your Dashboard.
Step 3:
Confirm delete by clicking ‘Yes.’
NOTE: Buncees within a folder will be deleted when the folder is deleted. If you wish to keep the Buncees, but delete the folder, move the Buncees out of the folder or into another folder, and then delete the folder.
Step 1:
Click the 3 dots on the top right of the buncee.
Step 2:
Click ‘Duplicate.’
Your new duplicate Buncee will appear at the top of your ‘My Buncees’ tab in your Dashboard.
When a Buncee is copyable, you can copy it, and then edit it to make it your own. Teachers can share Buncee templates to students, who can then copy the Buncee, and edit it to complete the template. Or, teachers can share with colleagues, who can make their own copy of the Buncee to use or build upon as they like.
To copy a Buncee, click the ‘Copy’ button in the top right corner of your screen.
If you do not see a copy button, the owner of the Buncee may not have made the Buncee copyable.
To make a Buncee copyable, click on the 'Share' button on the upper right. Then click to toggle 'Copyable' to 'On'.
Sharing Buncees
There are 2 options for you to share a Buncee to a Buncee Board! The first option describes how to add Buncees to your Buncee Board directly from the Board. The second option shares how to add Buncees to a Board right from a Buncee.
Option 1: Selecting Buncees or Pasting Buncee URL's to a Board
If prompted to do so, log in to your Buncee account. Then click the + icon
Option 1A: Enter Buncee URL (NOTE: Make sure the Buncee is NOT private)
Then, click ‘Add this Buncee’
Your Buncee will then be added to the Buncee Board!
NOTE: If the creator of the Board has enabled ‘Require Approval,’ then your Buncee will be under review and hidden until it's approved by the creator of the Board.
Option 1B: Click ‘Choose a Buncee’
Then, select up to 5 Buncees you'd like to add from your account. Once you've selected your Buncees, press Submit. All Buncees will then be added to your board!
Option 2: Share a Buncee to a Board directly using a Board Code
Every Buncee Board has a code located on the top right of it. A sample is shown in the image below.
Take the code for the board you'd like to share to. Then, open the Buncee you'd like to share to that Buncee Board. Click ‘Share’ and then click ‘Share to Boards’. Here, you'll be able to paste the code of the Board you'd like to share that Buncee to!
Once you have entered the code, click, ‘Share.’
You can then click ‘View Buncee Board’, to view the Buncee Board, or ‘Share to another Board’ to share that Buncee to another Board.
You can specify exactly who will receive & view your Buncee, whether they are students in your class, or other Buncee users!
NOTE: The Buncees you share with them will appear in their 'Shared with Me' tab for easy access.
Step 1:
Click the 'Share' button on the top right of your Buncee.
Step 2:
Under the 'Settings' tab, click the drop-down menu, and select 'Specific Buncee users'.
Step 3:
Then, go to the 'Share with Buncee Users' tab. If you want to share with students in your class, click the 'From Your Classes' option. if you want to share with other Buncee users, click 'Other Buncee Users'.
Sharing with Specific Students From Your Class
After clicking on 'From your Classes', select the class and the students that you'd like to share to, and click 'Share'.
Sharing with Other Buncee Users
After selecting 'Other Buncee Users', type each recipient's Buncee username or email address, then click the '+' sign to add them to your list. After adding all of the recipients, click 'Share'.
Your students or recipients can now click on the 'Shared with Me' tab on their Buncee Dashboard to easily find the Buncee you have shared!
You can also use this feature to share Buncees with specific users so that they can easily find them in their ‘Shared with Me’ tab, but at the same time, keep the Buncee viewable by everyone else who you shared the Buncee link with.
Automatically generate a QR Code for your Buncee to make sharing easier than ever! Create interactive flyers, posters, handouts, and more, and include a QR code. Then, print them out, and scan the QR code with a smart device to be taken to the live Buncee!
Step 1:
Click on the ‘QR Code’ button on the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas. A QR code will be automatically generated and added to your creation canvas.
Step 2:
Once added to your creation canvas, drag and drop the QR code to move it, and resize it using the red dots around the edge.
Now, you can print out your Buncee, and have others scan the QR code with a smart device, and view your live Buncee!
A few ideas for Sharing your Buncee by its QR Code:
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Station Rotation Set-Up - Create a Buncee you want your students to view or interact with. Include a QR code on the first page, print out that page, and stick it to the table or desk for that station. When students come to that station, they can scan the code, and be taken to the Buncee!
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Interactive artwork - Encourage students to create interactive artwork and include a QR code. Print them out, and hang them up around the classroom or in the hallways. Parents, teachers, and other students can then scan the codes to interact with the animated Buncees.
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Student Book Reviews - Have students create a book review, and include just the QR code on the first page. Print out the first page, and post the QR code around the classroom/library, or even on book covers! Other students can scan the QR Code to see the full book review.
Create a Presentation for Training with colleagues - Create a Buncee with uploaded lesson plans and other documents/materials/flyers. Include the QR code on the first page, and show it on your projection screen. Participants can view the Buncee and included materials on the other pages - without needing to print any hardcopy!
Set permissions for any Buncee by clicking the ‘Share’ button in the top right of your Buncee, and clicking 'Settings.'
1. Choose Privacy Level: Click the drop down menu to choose who can view the Buncee.
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"Anyone" means anyone with the link to the Buncee, and the Buncee Team can view the Buncee. Your Buncee might even be selected for our “Staff Picks” page, where we share Buncees we really like!
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"Anyone with the link" means anyone can view the Buncee if they have the link to it.
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"Specific Buncee Users" means only specific Buncee users can view the Buncees you've shared.
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"Only Me" means only you are able to view the Buncee.
2. Allow Comments: Toggle On to allow Buncee users to comment on your Buncee when you share with them, or toggle Off to disable commenting.
3. Allow Copying: Toggle On to allow others to make their own copy of your Buncee when you share with them, or toggle Off to disable copying.
There are many ways to share your Buncee Board, whether you're:
- Sharing by Link
- Sharing by Email
- Sharing to Students as a Teacher
- Share to Teachers as a Student
- Sharing to Social Media
- Sharing via QR Code
- Or just Setting your Sharing Permissions
To Share in any way, simply click the 'Share' button at the top right-hand corner, while logged into PebbleGo Create and viewing a Buncee Board.
Classroom Dashboards
Classes can be organized according to your needs. Archiving is one of the ways you can organize the classes in your Classroom Dashboard. When you are done teaching a class, for instance, you might want to archive it so that it no longer shows in your main Classroom Dashboard, but is still available to view in your account.
Archiving a Class
Step 1:
If you are not already on your Classroom Dashboard, you can access it by clicking on the 'Classes' tab on the top left of your dashboard.
Step 2:
Find the class that you'd like to archive, and click on the three-dots on the top right corner of the class. Then, click on 'Archive'.
Step 3:
Your class will now be moved to the 'Archived' folder. You can view your archived classes by clicking on the 'Filter' button on the top right of your dashboard. Then, in the drop-down menu, click on 'Archived' to see your archived classes.
Unarchiving a Class
While viewing the 'Archived' folder, click again on the three-dots on the class you wish to unarchive, and then click 'Unarchive'.
Your classes and students accounts should be already set up, but teachers might want to create their own classes and student accounts.
Step 1:
Log into PebbleGo Create, and make sure you are on the ‘Classes’ tab in the top left of your screen. This is your Classroom Dashboard.
Step 2:
Click on ‘New Class.’
Step 3:
Enter a name for your Class.
Step 4:
Optional: Enter a Subject Name and Choose a Grade Level from the drop-down menu.
Creating a class using the aforementioned steps will not create a new class in Google Classroom or Microsoft Office 365. If you are syncing your roster with Google Classroom or Microsoft Office 365, then you must make any edits there and then resync.
Your classes and students accounts should be already set up, but teachers might want to create their own classes and student accounts.
Creating a New Class
Step 1:
After logging in, if you are not already there, click on the 'Classes' tab at the top left corner to open your Classroom Dashboard.
Step 2:
In this Classroom Dashboard, you will see a list of Classes that are currently in your account, as well as the 'Add New Class' option for creating a new Class.
Step 3:
Click on it, and type in the 'Class Name' and 'Subject'. You can also select a Grade level from the drop-down menu when you click on 'Grade'. Then, click 'Create'.
Step 4:
Now, your new class will appear in your Classroom Dashboard. You will be able to see its Class Name, the number of students in the class, as well as the Class Code, as indicated below.
Adding Students to a Class
Your students should have their PebbleGo Create accounts already set-up. However, teachers might want or need to add students to their classes manually.
Additionally, students can create accounts and add themselves to your class by entering your class code; but younger learners might prefer having their accounts set up for them by the teacher.
As the teacher, you can add students to your class via Manual Upload, adding from an existing student list, or by uploading a CSV file.
Manual Upload
Step 1:
In your Classroom Dashboard, select the Class you'd like to add students to.
Step 2:
Click on the pink 'Add Students' button on the right side of your Dashboard.
Step 3:
Fill in the student's login credentials, then click on the '+' sign to add that student to your list.
Step 4:
Continue the process for all students in your Class, and don't forget to click on the '+' sign again after you've filled in your last student!
NOTE: If you'd like all of your students to share the same password, simply click on 'Use One Password' and then fill in the shared password.
Step 5:
Click 'Save'. You then have the option to click ‘Download’ to download your students’ login information. You can then print out this information and keep it for your records and/or hand it out to your students.
You can also download your students’ login information at any time by selecting your students and clicking ‘Download Login PDF’ on the right side of your screen.
You can edit student login information at any time by clicking the ‘Edit’ button next to your student names.
In addition, you can set up Picture Passwords (Simple Login) for younger learners or students with special needs to login easily.
Adding from an existing student list
If you have added students previously in your Classroom Dashboard, you can add them to your new class by selecting them under the 'Add from Student List' tab.
Uploading a CSV File
Click on the 'Import from CSV' tab, and either drag and drop your file in, or click to select your file from your device. Make sure that you have named your headers 'first_name', 'last_name', 'username', and 'password'. You can click on ‘Download a CSV Sample’ to view an example of what your CSV file should look like.
Step 1:
Make sure you’re on the 'Classes' tab, located in the top left of your Dashboard.
Step 2:
Select the class from which you would like to view students' Buncees.
Step 3:
You'll see a list of students in that class. In each students' row, you'll see the number of Buncees they've made on the right hand side. Click the down arrow on the right to see their Buncees. You can then click on the Buncees to view them in full screen.
When you create your own account, or add student accounts, the system randomly assigns you a profile picture. Here's how you can select a different profile image or upload your own.
Step 1:
Login to your PebbleGo Create account, and navigate to your dashboard.
Step 2:
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of your PebbleGo Create Dashboard.
Step 3:
Click on ‘View Profile and Badges’
Step 4:
On the profile page, click the pencil next to your picture.
Step 5:
Select a different avatar, or click ‘Upload’ to upload your own from your device, then click ‘Save Changes.’
Students and educators can log in to PebbleGo Create with a standard username and password.
Step 1:
Head to pebblego.com. Just below the PebbleGo Create logo, click ‘Sign in with Buncee.’
Step 2:
Enter your PebbleGo Create domain, then click ‘Next.’
Step 3:
Enter your username, then click ‘Next.’
Step 4:
Enter your password, then click ‘Next.’
You’ve now successfully logged in to your PebbleGo Create account!
If you have Simple Login Enabled, or a Picture Password, after you enter your username, click on the two animal stickers that represent your password:
Students who already have PebbleGo Create accounts can easily join a class with a unique Class Code, provided by the teacher.
The following steps are for students with existing Buncee accounts only:
Step 1:
Click on the ‘Classes’ tab, located in the top left of your screen, then click on the box that says, “Join a Class.”
Step 2:
Enter the unique Class Code that was provided by the teacher, and click, ‘Join.’
You’re now in the class!
If you've made a mistake while adding students, or want to free up space for new students, you can always remove current students from your class with a few clicks!
Removing a Single Student
Step 1:
In your selected class, find the student that you wish to remove from the Class, and click 'Edit'.
Step 2:
Click on 'Remove this student from the class', then click ‘Yes.’ The student will then be removed from that class.
Removing Multiple Students
Step 1:
In your selected class, select the students that you wish to remove, or click on the first checkbox (on the left of 'First Name') to select all students in that class.
Step 2:
Click on 'Remove' on the right side to remove all selected students from the class.
Once students have accounts, teachers can set up picture passwords for them to use when logging in, instead of traditional passwords.
Simple Login (Picture Passwords) is a great way for young learners and those with special needs to log in without having to remember and type in a long and secure password.
Step 1:
If you’re not already on your Classroom Dashboard, access it by clicking the ‘Classes’ tab in the top left corner.
Step 2:
Click on the class you want to work with. Your Student List for that class will then appear.
Step 3:
Check the box of the student you'd like to enable Simple Login for.
Step 4:
Now, on the right at the top of the student list, click on 'Change Password.'
Step 5:
In the box that appears, you'll see 'Enable Simple Login'. Once it is enabled, you can click on 'Change Password Images' to change the password for your student.
Step 6:
Choose 2 animal pictures and click 'Save'.
Step 7:
Click 'Submit' or 'Update', and your students can more easily remember their passwords, and login with fun picture passwords from now on!
Easily download student login information at any time! Keep a record for yourself, and/or print out and share with students so they won’t forget their login information!
Step 1:
Click the checkbox at the top of the list to select all of the students - or click the checkbox next to an individual student or students, if you don't want to select them all.
Step 2:
Then, Click on 'Download Login PDF’ on the right.
Then save the pdf, or print it out!
Step 1:
Once your school/district acquires PebbleGo Create, sign into your PebbleGo subscription.
Step 2:
Click on the purple Capstone drop down in the upper right-hand corner and select “Create with Buncee”.
Step 3:
Sign in with the Google Account credentials you use to access Google Classroom.
Step 4:
Google will ask you to allow PebbleGo Create to access your Google Classroom. Select Allow at the bottom to be able to sync your roster with PebbleGo Create for Schools & Districts.
Step 5:
Once you’re signed in with Google, head to the Classes tab of your dashboard. The Classes tab is found in the top left of your screen. Select the red “Sync with Google Classroom” button to pull your roster information from Google Classroom, creating your classes and your students’ PebbleGo Create accounts.
Step 6:
Select the classes you would like to import into PebbleGo Create and click “Sync”.
Your Google Classrooms will then show up in your PebbleGo Create classes tab. Need to sync additional classes? Simply repeat the steps and include the classes you would like to add.
Step 1:
Once your school/district acquires PebbleGo Create, sign into your PebbleGo subscription.
Step 2:
Click on the purple Capstone drop down in the upper right-hand corner and select “Create with Buncee”
Step 3:
Sign in with your Microsoft 365 Account credentials.
Step 4:
Once you’re signed in with Microsoft, head to the Classes tab of your dashboard. The Classes tab is found in the top left of your screen. Select the red “Sync with Office 365” button to pull your roster information from Microsoft, creating your classes and your students’ PebbleGo Create accounts.
Step 5:
Select the classes you would like to import into PebbleGo Create and click “Sync”.
Your Microsoft 365 classes will then show up in your PebbleGo Create classes tab. Need to sync additional classes? Simply repeat the steps and include the classes you would like to add.
Admin Dashboard
Step 1: Log in to your PebbleGo Create Administrator panel.
Step 2: Under the Users tab, select the profile type of the user you would like to add: Students, Teachers, or Admins.
Step 3: Click on “Create User” in the upper right corner.
Step 4: Select the “User Type” and complete the sections below. If you are adding a student or teacher, be sure to assign the user to a specific school. Once the fields are filled in, click Save.
*Note – District admin do not need to be assigned to a specific school*
Step 1: Log in to your PebbleGo Create Administrator panel.
Step 2: Under the Users tab, select the profile type the user is currently configured as (student or teacher).
Step 3: Scroll or search for the user whose profile you would like to change and click on their name. Then select “Change Type” in the Type section.
Step 4: Click on “Change Type” after updating the user to the appropriate user type.