How to Search in PebbleGo

PebbleGo makes it simple for students and educators to find the right articles. There are two main way to search: * [b]Keyword Search:[/b] enter any word or phrase to search across all articles. * [b]Visual Search:[/b] browse by modules, categories, and subcategories using images. Both options support English and Español, making it easy for students to explore in their preferred language. @title How to Use Keyword Search [b]Keyword Search[/b] allows students and teachers to search the full text of articles. Enter a word or phrase into the search bar at the top of the page. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/pg-axolotls-search-1.png PebbleGo search bar showing results for “Axo” with suggestions for Axolotls and Saxophone, plus module tiles below. As you type, suggested article titles will appear in a drop-down menu. * Select a suggestion to go directly to the article, [b]or[/b] * Press [b]Enter[/b] or click [b]More results[/b] to open the [b]Search Results[/b] Page. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/pg-axolotls-search-result.png PebbleGo search results for “axolotls” with article tiles including Axolotls, Salamanders, Frogs, and Ada Lovelace. On the Search Results Page, you can: * Scroll continuously to load more results. * Narrow your search with the [b]Subject Filter[/b]. * Toggle between English and Español to see updated results. * Copy a link to share results using the gear icon. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/pg-axolotls-filter.png PebbleGo search results for “axolotls” with subject filter menu open to select Animals, Biographies, Health, and more. Select any article to open it. [b]Tip:[/b] This method of search is especially useful for your more advanced early readers. @title How to use Visual Search [b]Visual Search[/b] allows students to [b]explore by images[/b], making it easy for younger learners to navigate. Choose your platform. Start by selecting PebbleGo or PebbleGo Next from your homepage. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/new-homepage.png PebbleGo educator homepage with tiles for PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone eBooks, Create, Educator Tools, and Projects. Select a content module. In [b]PebbleGo[/b], modules include Animals, Biographies, Health, Science, and Social Studies. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/pg-new-landing-page.png PebbleGo homepage with module tiles for Animals, Biographies, Health, Science, and Social Studies. In [b]PebbleGo Next[/b], modules include Animals, Biographies, Health, Indigenous Peoples’ History, Science, Social Studies, and States. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/pgn-new-landing-page.png PebbleGo Next homepage with modules for Animals, Biographies, Health, Indigenous Peoples’ History, Science, Social Studies, and States. Click through categories and subcategories, selecting images until you reach the article you want. [b]Note:[/b] The modules available in PebbleGo or PebbleGo Next may vary depending on your school or district’s subscription. [b]Tip:[/b] Visual Search is especially helpful for emerging readers, pre-readers, and kindergarten students. [accordion] @title FAQs + Which PebbleGo experiences include enhanced search? Enhanced search is available in PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next. Search in Capstone Interactive eBooks and Educator Tools remains the same. + Will disabled articles still appear in search results? No. Disabled articles are hidden from student and educator searches but remain visible in Content Management for admins with the right permissions. [/accordion]