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Get started with Buzz: Students

Ryan Richins
July 14, 2015 22:30

Use this collection of articles to get up and running with Buzz Know your tools How do I sign in to Buzz? Student tool br...

Buzz user manual: Students

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Ryan Richins
July 08, 2015 21:29

This collection includes all articles from the Student section, organized by tool. Because students may be interested in topics th...

How do I read and respond to a classmate's blog?

Ryan Richins
February 01, 2018 20:47

Writing blog posts is a great way to explore and share ideas with your teacher and classmates. To encourage discussion and collabo...

How do I filter my content by Grading Period?

Ryan Richins
December 01, 2017 00:39

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI, giving you the same features and functionality with a cleaner, simpler user ...

How do I use the Main Menu?

Ryan Richins
July 21, 2017 19:38

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI, giving you the same features and functionality with a cleaner, simpler user ...

How do I reorder my Course Cards?

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Ryan Richins
October 13, 2016 22:58

Click *Course-Card Settings to manage the cards' order on the Home page. *As of the summer of 2017, so...

How do I close a Google Drive session in Buzz?

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Ryan Richins
August 26, 2016 16:07

If your Buzz course is connected with your Google Drive account, you can sign out of Google Drive from Buzz by opening the User Me...

How do I complete a Peer Assessment?

Ryan Richins
June 02, 2016 19:07

A Peer Assessment activity asks you to evaluate your classmates' performance using a rubric provided by your teacher. This could b...

How does Multi-Outcome Scoring impact the Performance/Grades tool for students?

Ryan Richins
June 02, 2016 19:07

Notes In early June, 2016, Buzz released a new Gradebook feature called multi-outcome scoring. This tool allows teachers to align ...

How do I create audio/video submissions?

Ryan Richins
May 19, 2016 19:16

Record or upload audio/video files as an activity submission or to provide additional information about a submission. The ...

How do I complete student choice activities?

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Ryan Richins
February 03, 2016 19:42

Student choice activities let you review multiple activities and choose the ones you want to do. When you see the phrase C...

How do I use the Communication tool?

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Ryan Richins
January 26, 2016 17:31

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI and a cleaner, simpler user experience! Until all users have switched to the ...

How do I use my Buzz Calendar?

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Ryan Richins
December 07, 2015 23:10

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI and a cleaner, simpler user experience! Until all users have switched to the ...

How do I download my badges?

Ryan Richins
November 13, 2015 16:44

Download your badges for use in external badge managers. To download badges: Open Performance/Grades using the Main Menu...

Student tool breakdown

Ryan Richins
November 06, 2015 20:03

Get to know your toolbox Open your Main Menu to navigate to any of the following tools: Home: Home is Buzz's landing pag...

How do I access Peer Help?

Ryan Richins
October 28, 2015 21:39

Peer Help allows you to see who has completed an activity and might be able to offer help. When enabled, *Peer Help appear...

How do I create tasks for myself?

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Ryan Richins
October 26, 2015 21:00

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI and a cleaner, simpler user experience! Until all users have switched to the ...

How do I sync my Buzz calendar to external calendars?

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Ryan Richins
October 02, 2015 21:28

You can easily sync your Buzz Calendar to certain external calendars, like Google Calendar! To sync your Buzz Calendar to ...

How do I change my profile picture?

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Ryan Richins
October 02, 2015 21:25

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI and a cleaner, simpler user experience! Until all users have switched to the ...

How do I change my user settings?

Ryan Richins
October 02, 2015 21:23

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI and a cleaner, simpler user experience! Until all users have switched to the ...

How do I change my interface colors?

Ryan Richins
September 28, 2015 21:26

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI and a cleaner, simpler user experience! Until all users have switched to the ...

How do I use the Activities tool and Course Home pages?

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Ryan Richins
August 17, 2015 21:52

During the summer of 2017, we released a new Buzz UI and a cleaner, simpler user experience! Until all users have switched to the ...

How do I complete a Self Assessment?

Ryan Richins
August 17, 2015 21:43

Buzz lets you evaluate your personal understanding, interest, and effort in a course and communicate the results easily to your te...

How do I review course activities?

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Ryan Richins
August 17, 2015 21:33

Review all activities in a course using the Activities tool. Access activities with the Activity tool O...

How do I access personalized activities and tasks?

Ryan Richins
August 17, 2015 21:27

Personalized activities and tasks are designed to meet your specific needs and help you succeed. The most direct way to ac...

How do I submit a blog or journal post?

Ryan Richins
July 15, 2015 06:00

Your teacher may ask you to record your thoughts and insights regarding the subject matter in a blog or journal. To submit...

How do I enter a wiki submission?

Ryan Richins
July 15, 2015 05:57

You can help build a class-wide wiki about course topics. To enter or edit a wiki submission: Open the wiki from the Acti...

How do I post to a discussion?

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Ryan Richins
July 15, 2015 05:53

You can respond to existing threads or begin your own. To start a new thread: Open the discussion in the Activities tool....

How do I submit a self-reported submission?

Ryan Richins
July 15, 2015 05:45

Self-reported submissions frequently ask you to read, view, or listen to material you are expected to be familiar with. To...

How do I submit a dropbox submission?

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Ryan Richins
July 15, 2015 05:41

Dropbox submissions allow you to attach files and enter text into an editor. To complete a dropbox submission: Click Show...