The [b]PebbleGo Creation Tool[/b] allows educators and students to create, organize, and share projects using PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next content. This guide provides an overview of the Creation Tool’s core features and dashboard to help new users get started. [b]Note:[/b] The Creation Tool is included in the [url=https://www.pebblego.com/pricing]PebbleGo Premier[/url] package and requires Clever, ClassLink, or Google Classroom integration. @h5 Step 1: Access the Creation Tool Once signed in to your PebbleGo account, select the [b]Create[/b] tile from the PebbleGo homepage. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-home-qsg.png[600px] PebbleGo homepage * If you do not see the Create tile, your school may not subscribe to [b]PebbleGo Premier[/b]. * Selecting Create opens the Creation Tool landing page, where you can click [b]New Project[/b] to start a new canvas from scratch or click [b]My Projects[/b] to view existing work in the user dashboard. @h5 Step 2: Creating and Managing Projects Selecting [b]New Project[/b] opens the project creation workspace. This is where users build projects from scratch using a variety of customizable tools and media options. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-np-qsg.png[600px] New project view in the Creation Tool [accordion] + New Projects Within a new project, users can: * Rename the project * Add multiple pages * Resize the project canvas * Choose a background color or import a background image Pre-designed background templates are available, including: * Graphic organizers * KWL charts * “All About Me” templates and more! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-background-qsg.png[600px] A PebbleGo Project example Users may also upload their own background images. [b]Search and Media Tools[/b] The Creation Tool includes keyword and visual search options, allowing users to find relevant images and media directly within the editor. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tools-qsg.png[600px] A Project example with buildings and a large wave Available tools include: * Animations, stickers, and emojis * Drawing tools and shapes * Text boxes * Uploads: Image, document, and pre-recorded videos * Camera access to take photos * QR code generator These tools allow students and educators to create visually engaging projects that support research, reflection, and presentation. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-example-qsg.png[600px] A Project example with a farm and tornado [b]Tip:[/b] A [b]New Project[/b] button is also available at the bottom of PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next articles, allowing users to begin a project while exploring content. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tools-article-qsg.png[600px] A PebbleGo article on Tornadoes + My Projects Dashboard Selecting [b]My Projects[/b] from the PebbleGo homepage opens the Creation Tool dashboard. Teachers may also access this view by selecting [b]Class Projects[/b] from the PebbleGo homepage. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-class-projects-qsg.png[600px] PebbleGo homepage The dashboard includes three main tabs: [b]Projects[/b], [b]Classes[/b], and [b]Boards[/b]. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-dashboard-qsg.png[600px] Creation Tool dashboard + Projects The Projects tab displays all projects associated with the user. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-projects-tab-qsg.png[600px] Creation Tool Projects tab in the dashboard From this tab, users can: * Create a new project * Edit previously created projects * View projects shared with them by others [b]Resources (Educators Only)[/b] Educators also have access to a Resources section within the Projects tab. This includes a library of ready-to-use choice boards that can be assigned or adapted for classroom use. + Classes The Classes tab is where Educators manage student classes and view student work. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-classes-tab-qsg.png[600px] Creation Tool Classes tab in the dashboard [b]Class Setup Options[/b] * Classes automatically sync for schools using Clever or ClassLink * Educators without classes can create classes manually and invite students using a class code * Educators using Google Classroom can manually sync their classes from this page [b]Class View[/b] Within each class, educators can: * View enrolled students * See all projects created by students in that class @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-stu-projects-qsg.png[600px] Creation Tool view of student profile in the dashboard [b]Note:[/b] Detailed instructions for creating and managing classes are available in the [url=/content/pebblegodev/resources/help-center/educator-support/create-help-educators.html]Creation Tool Help Center[/url]. + Boards The Boards tab allows educators to organize projects by lesson, assignment, or theme. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-boards-tab-qsg.png[600px] Creation Tool Boards tab in the dashboard Boards can be used to: * Collect student projects for a specific assignment * Organize work by topic (e.g., “Animal Habitats”) * Share projects in one centralized location Boards may be: * Shared with students or other educators * Set to allow viewing and commenting Additional options include: * Shared With Me boards (boards shared by others) * The ability to subscribe to boards for ongoing access @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/creation-tool-boards-settings-qsg.png[600px] Creation Tool Boards settings in the dashboard [/accordion] @h5 Step 3: Sharing a Project or Board Projects and Boards can be shared in multiple ways to support classroom or library instruction, collaboration, and family engagement. Sharing options allow educators to make content available to students, colleagues, or parents, depending on how and where the content is shared. [accordion] + Sharing Projects Projects can be shared in several ways using the [b]Share[/b] button in the upper-right corner of the project editor. @h6 Share a Project with Students Educators can share projects directly with students by selecting: * [b]Share with Create Users[/b] from their classes When projects are shared this way, they will appear for students in their [b]Shared with Me[/b] tab. @h6 Share a Project to a Board Projects can also be shared to a board by selecting: * Share to Boards > Entering the board code This allows the project to be organized alongside related work for a lesson or assignment. @h6 Share via Link or Download Projects can be shared outside of classes or boards by: * Copying the project URL from the browser * Downloading the project as a PDF When sharing a project link, educators can adjust sharing settings to control: * Who can view the project (yourself, specific users, district-only, or anyone with the link) * Whether comments are enabled * Whether the project can be copied @h6 Share with a QR Code Projects may also include a QR code. Scanning the QR code provides access to view the project. + Sharing Boards Boards can be shared to organize and collect projects by lesson, assignment, or theme. @h6 Share a Board with Students Boards can be shared directly with students by: * Selecting the Share button on the board * Choosing a classroom * Selecting one or more students When shared this way, boards appear in the student [b]Shared with Me[/b] section of the Boards tab. @h6 Share a Board with Others Boards can also be shared with parents, educators, or the wider community by: * Copying the board URL * Sharing via a QR code * Sharing to social platforms (if enabled) Sharing settings allow educators to control how others view and interact with the board. [/accordion] [b]Learn More:[/b] This section provides a high-level overview of sharing options. For step-by-step instructions and additional details, see [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/using-pebblego/create-help-center]Creation Tool How Tos[/url]. @h4 Related Articles [accordion] + Additional Quickstart Guides * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/educator-support/pebblego-quickstart]PebbleGo Quickstart guide[/url] * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/educator-support/pebblego-next-quickstart]PebbleGo Next Quickstart guide[/url] * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/educator-support/capstone-interactive-ebooks-quickstart]Capstone Interactive Quickstart guide[/url] * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/educator-support/educator-tools-quickstart]Educator Tools Quickstart guide[/url] + Creation Tool Instructions * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/educator-support/create-help-educators]Creation Tool Help Center[/url] * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/using-pebblego/create-help-center]Creation Tool How Tos[/url] * [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSbd_hjpczo]Creation Tool 101 Recording[/url] + SSO and Integration * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/admin-support/sso-and-integrations]SSO and Integration Overview[/url] * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/admin-support/sso-and-integrations-faq]SSO and Integration FAQ[/url] * [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/blog/Unlock-the-Full-Power-of-PebbleGo-with-the-New-Clever-ClassLink-App]Unlock the Full Power of PebbleGo with the New Clever & ClassLink App[/url] [/accordion]