MackinVIA
PK-12th
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MackinVIA is the statewide platform providing easy access to eBooks, read-alongs, audiobooks, databases, and videos. With just one login, users can access and manage all of their digital resources. Furthermore, MackinVIA is mobile friendly for those that want to read/listen on the go! Districts can add their own digital content & customize the look for their users. VIAs are leveled for each student: elementary, middle school, & high school.
✅ share to Google Classroom (with a Groups Manager account)
💥 all subject areas
📝 DETAILS & ACCESSIBILITY
create Backpacks for students using their Google credentials - this creates a personalized login for each student, allowing them to checkout books, create a favorites list & more!
purchase ebooks & audiobooks to add to MackinVIA, including class sets
add links to customized content or student projects
create a specialized "Group" of resources to easily share with students using Google Classroom (teacher needs Group Manager role)
increase/decrease font size & type; change page color; adjust audiobook speed
highlight & take notes, with access in your Backpack even after the title has been returned!
🔎 SEARCH
search all resource types at once, or choose a filter along the left to search for just "ebooks" or "audiobooks"
Groups & Categories make it easier for users to find content
sort by newest, A to Z, etc...
change from grid to list view for easier navigation
💥 If your district does not have backpacks set up, users will NOT be able to:
💥 If your district does not have backpacks set up, users will NOT be able to:
Check Out titles
Put titles on hold
Mark titles as favorites
Highlight text & take notes
Admin/teachers cannot access Professional titles
➡️ Reach out to Sarah Fink for information on how to create backpacks using school Google accounts.
Additional Tools & Resources
Additional Tools & Resources
Statewide Webinars - Deepen Comprehension & Enhance Accessibility with Digital Tools
Login to MackinVIA using Chromebook or iPad
Resources for Iowa Educators - links to tutorials, lesson plans, promotional materials, MARC records & more!
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