FAQ
If I have already graded a task can a student go in and upload a picture of the completed work after the grade was posted?
Yes. Via their locker.
I created an activity and assigned it, but I don't see it in my Evidence Gradebook
Activities will only appear in the Evidence Gradebook if they have been alligned to a Standard which is covered by that Gradebook. Please double check that you selected at least one standard that is also included in the Gradebook.
Which users can communicate in Empower's social media tools?
First of all, these rights can be granted or restricted by administrative users to entire demographics or individual users in the Social Networking Manager tool. Barring that, its good to know that all teachers and all students from the same school ...
Password Encryption
Here are few considerations on this topic: 1. At the very bottom level passwords ARE encrypted and those encrypted hashes are stored in database; 2. Some our clients do need non-encrypted values for reports. For example they print report of parents ...
Does Empower have the capacity to store/provide a place for curriculum maps?
Curriculum mapping is a process for collecting and recording curriculum-related data that identifies core skills and content taught, processes employed, and assessments used for each subject area and grade level. The completed curriculum map then ...
How do we set starting places for students?
There are a few different ways schools manage setting starting places when they first begin using Empower or for new students. This video discusses a few options as an introduction. For the most up-to-date information, see this section of the Scoring ...
Google App not verified message
If you are getting the message from Google that "this app isn't verified," the solution is simple. The video below shows that. If your users are receiving the following error while trying to authenticate into your application with their Google ...
I'm not seeing some changes I made in Empower.
A: If you've saved something in Empower but it still loads the page like it was before, try holding shift while you press refresh. This clears your cache (browser memory). This often helps. It's kind of the internet equivalent of whacking the TV. ...
View Missing Work - Educate Assignment Report
Video: Two Common Standards Issues: Activate Content Areas and Possible Scores
Troubleshooting Tips for Empower and Chromebook or a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Note: Stop into your Media Center to speak to the Digital Learning Coach or Technology Associate if issue is not resolved or if you are not sure about any of these troubleshooting steps. These are the typical steps to take when trying to Troubleshoot ...
Marzano Progress Report Average Scores
In a competency-based system, students advance to higher levels of learning at their own pace. Since learners in the same class may be working at different levels in selected content areas, we use a weighting system to average scores depending on the ...
Why are my scrollbars hidden?
Your OS may hide scrollbars in Empower for aesthetic reasons. It is simple to change the settings to resolve that. Below are solutions for Mac and Google machines. Thank this guy. Apple Launch System Preferences from the Apple menu Click on the ...
How do I create a custom group?
To create a group, look for the plus sign image next to the group dropdown on the scoring tab. Read about it here. Or watch the video below.