Get started with Buzz: Students
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Use this collection of articles to get up and running with Buzz
Know your tools
How do I sign in t...
Buzz user manual: Students
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This collection includes all articles from the Student section, organized by tool. Because students may be interested in topics that re...
How do I verify my email address in Buzz?
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If you are allowed to change your email address in your domain, you are asked to verify the new address when you change ...
Buzz provides two To-do lists to help you track upcoming activity due dates. One on your Home screen that shows you acti...
How do I complete BusyBee Chat activities?
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Note for teachers and administrators: BusyBee Chats are a Buzz Add-on
If you are interested in trying BusyBee Chats, rea...
How do I send messages from Grade details?
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The Inbox appears only if it has been enabled in your domain.
If Inbox is enabled for your domain, you...
How do I use my Inbox? (Student)
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The Inbox appears only if it has been enabled in your domain.
Buzz's Inbox tools make it easy for stud...
How do I change my Buzz password?
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To change your Buzz password:
Open the User menu.
Click Change password.
Review ...
How do I complete a Google file annotation activity?
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If your teacher asks for a Google file annotation attachment as part of an Assignment:
Click the + Google file annotat...
How do I use calculators, rulers, protractors, and Companion material in assessments?
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Some assessments include additional tools to help you answer certain questions. When enabled, these tools appear in your...
How do I personalize due dates in Continuous enrollment courses?
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Continuous enrollment courses are self-paced. Course completion is usually achieved when you complete of certain activities rather th...
How does Standards-based grading work?
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If your teacher uses Standards-based grading, it would be helpful to learn more about it: What is Standards-based Gradin...
How do I set dates on which I don't want assignments due (Blackout dates)?
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Continuous enrollment courses are self-paced. Course completion is usually achieved when you complete of certain activities rather th...
How do I get help for Buzz?
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Buzz provides help, tailored to where you are in the app
Help is always available at the bottom of the ...
How do I add User Notes to courses, folders, and activities?
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If enabled by your school, Buzz lets you create notes (2,000 max) and attach them to courses, folders, and activities. A...
How do I use SpeechStream's text-to-speech tool?
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Note: SpeechStream requires users to enable browser cookies to function properly.
The SpeechStream tool...
How do I manage notifications? (Student)
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You can set up Buzz to notify you when certain actions and changes occur.
You can choose to receive the following notifi...
How do I use the "What If" screen?
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The What If screen allows you to enter the scores you might receive (or hope to receive) for individual assignments, and...
How do I use assessment tools?
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Buzz gives you tools that you can use during assessments to help you sharpen your focus. Review them below. These tools ...
How do I read and respond to a classmate's blog?
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Writing blog posts is a great way to explore and share ideas with your teacher and classmates. To encourage discussion and collaborat...
How do I filter my content by Grading Period?
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If your domain has Grading Periods set up, you will see a dropdown menu in the toolbar of the following screens where you can filter ...
How do I use the Main Menu?
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From the Main Menu, you have access to:
The course information from all of your courses, including:
Student app home ...
How do I reorder my Course Cards?
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Click Order Courses to manage the cards' order on the Home page.
Click anywhere on th...
How do I close a Google Drive session in Buzz?
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If your Buzz course is connected with your Google Drive account, you can sign out of Google Drive from Buzz by opening t...
How do I complete a Peer Assessment?
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A Peer Assessment activity asks you to evaluate your classmates' performance using a rubric provided by your teacher. Th...
How does Multi-Outcome Scoring impact the Grades tool for students?
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Notes
In early June, 2016, Buzz released a new Gradebook feature called multi-outcome scoring. This tool allows teachers...
How do I create audio/video submissions?
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Record or upload audio/video files as an activity submission or to provide additional information about a submission.
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How do I complete student choice activities?
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Student choice activities let you review multiple activities and choose the ones you want to do.
When you see the phrase Cho...
How do I use the Announcements tool? [Student]
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In the Announcements tool you can:
Review Announcements
Message teachers and graders
Review Announcem...
How do I use my Buzz Calendar?
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Use Buzz's Calendar to stay on top of your activities and due dates.
Calendar components
O...