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Benchmark Universe
Benchmark Universe
Online Subscription Includes:
Online Subscription Includes:
Digital access to the following LAS' Board of Education approved resources:
Digital access to the following LAS' Board of Education approved resources:
- Benchmark Literacy 2016 (Reader's Workshop)
- Benchmark Writer's Workshop 2020
- Benchmark Phonics (K-2) & Word Study (3-5)
Staff Login to Benchmark Universe
Staff Login to Benchmark Universe
Locate OmnID Portal within DSC-IT support icon on menu bar.
2. Login to OmnID Portal with isd194 credentials.
3. Click on Benchmark Universe icon.
Substitute and Student Teacher Access to Benchmark Universe
Substitute and Student Teacher Access to Benchmark Universe
Student iPad Login to Benchmark Universe
Student iPad Login to Benchmark Universe
First, have students locate OmnID Portal icon on iPad.
2. Next, have students login with Clever QR badge or Google credentials.
3. Then, students need to find Benchmark Universe icon.
Please reach out to your building Digital Learning Specialist for assistance with accessing student Google credentials or downloading/printing Clever Badges.
Please reach out to your building Digital Learning Specialist for assistance with accessing student Google credentials or downloading/printing Clever Badges.
What's New in Benchmark Universe?
What's New in Benchmark Universe?
BU Email Update from January 11th, 2023
BU Email Update from January 11th, 2023
Another round of enhancements were released to the Resource Library on Benchmark Universe! These new features allow:
Teachers to limit what individual students or classes can see in their resource library
Teachers to set the default resource library view for students or classes
Teachers and Admins to set their own default resource library view
These new features give teachers and administrators more control over what their students and classes have access to on Benchmark Universe!
Benchmark Universe Train-the-Trainer Oct. 31, 2023
Benchmark Universe Train-the-Trainer Oct. 31, 2023
Presentation Slides
Presentation Slides
Benchmark Universe webpage
Tech Talk videos
Help Resources
How to Use Benchmark Universe
How to Use Benchmark Universe
Click on button above to view an overview video that provides an introduction to using Benchmark Universe, to deliver Benchmark Literacy instruction, for student practice and to monitor student progress. The following information is included in the video. (39:15)
Click on button above to view an overview video that provides an introduction to using Benchmark Universe, to deliver Benchmark Literacy instruction, for student practice and to monitor student progress. The following information is included in the video. (39:15)
Benchmark Universe User Tools: System Check and Help Page
Educator Interactive Teacher Resources Page: Access educator planning and assessment resources, digitally
Educator Manage Students Page: Create groups
Educator My Library Page: Access ePosters and eBooks for instruction and to build bookshelves
Educator My Library Page: Customize ePosters and eBooks for instruction and student practice
Educator My Library Page: Share customized resources in the School Customization Library
Educator My Library Page: Make assignments to students
Student Account Overview: How students navigate, access and complete assignments
Educator Assignment page: Track assignments and monitor student progress
Educator Reading Log page: Class and individual student reading logs
Educator Book Review page: Moderate book reviews, approve or reject
"How To..." Video Series
"How To..." Video Series
for Staff & Students/Families
for Staff & Students/Families
Tech Talks video clips help you and your students access Benchmark Universe. Presented by Jennifer Boyle, Benchmark Education Director of Technology in Teaching and Learning, the videos share the “what” and “how” of the available BU resources. There are two sets of videos. The first set of videos is for educators. The second set of videos is designed for students & families, so they can watch them to learn how to access Benchmark Universe independently. Teachers may find that personally viewing the student videos is helpful to know what to expect from the student view.
***Please keep in mind, some of the videos reference different BU products that are available, but not part of Lakeville Area Schools BU purchase. BU resources referenced in the Tech Talk videos, but not purchased by LAS include: E-pocket Chart, Heidi Songs and Videos.
***Please keep in mind, some of the videos reference different BU products that are available, but not part of Lakeville Area Schools BU purchase. BU resources referenced in the Tech Talk videos, but not purchased by LAS include: E-pocket Chart, Heidi Songs and Videos.
Tech Talk Letter Revised.pdfAdd'l Benchmark Universe Support...
Add'l Benchmark Universe Support...
I have questions about how to use Benchmark Universe features, tools, resources, assessments and reports. How can I find support?
I have questions about how to use Benchmark Universe features, tools, resources, assessments and reports. How can I find support?
Click on "hamburger" MENU in the upper left of the BU screen. Choose HELP in dropdown list.
Click on the ? mark in the upper right corner of the BU screen for help.
For BU content and instruction questions, please contact Jane Bianchi, Elementary Teaching & Learning Specialist
For BU content and instruction questions, please contact Jane Bianchi, Elementary Teaching & Learning Specialist
952-232-2088
952-232-2088
For all BU technical questions, including access to accounts, please submit a ticket to DSC-IT through Incident IQ.
For all BU technical questions, including access to accounts, please submit a ticket to DSC-IT through Incident IQ.
Overview of Usage of Benchmark Universe
Overview of Usage of Benchmark Universe
Courtesy of Kelly Mann, LVE Digital Learning Specialist
Courtesy of Kelly Mann, LVE Digital Learning Specialist
Customize Benchmark Literacy whole group posters
Customize Benchmark Literacy whole group posters
Courtesy of Kathryne Nguyen, former LinK12 Digital Learning Specialist
Courtesy of Kathryne Nguyen, former LinK12 Digital Learning Specialist
Using Text and Highlight Tools
Using Text and Highlight Tools
Courtesy of MaryLou Curry, former CHE Grade 5 Teacher and Kathryne Nguyen, former Link12 Digital Learning Specialist
Courtesy of MaryLou Curry, former CHE Grade 5 Teacher and Kathryne Nguyen, former Link12 Digital Learning Specialist
Create an eBook assignment, so students can take notes
Create an eBook assignment, so students can take notes
Courtesy of Cathy Knutson, OHE Digital Learning Specialist
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