The writing prompt builder is a tool that helps you create writing prompts for your students based on materials available in United Streaming. On the homepage, look in the Teacher Center on the right, and click on the Writing Prompt Builder. You have two options – search the writing prompt library for existing projects (note the four options), or create a new writing prompt.

Complete the information requested (including a title, type of writing prompt, subject area, and grade level). Click Save. You will be prompted to save the file in a folder. You can save it to an existing folder, or you can create a folder. On the next screen, find and select the appropriate image to use with the writing prompt. Click Save, then click Continue. On the next screen, select a font, size, color and style for your writing prompt title. The writing prompt caption appears below the image, and is where you would type the writing prompt question/statement. Again, select a font, size, color and style. Click Save, then click Continue. On the fourth screen, you are given an opportunity to preview the writing prompt. Click Save, then click Continue. The next screen provides instructions for providing students with access (or it can be displayed using the data projector in the classroom).

The Quiz Builder feature allows you to provide materials for students to view, then answer questions about the material. On the homepage, look in the Teacher Center on the right, and click on the Quiz Builder link. You have two options – search the quiz library for existing projects (note the four options), or create a new quiz.

Complete the information requested (including a title, subject area, grade level, quiz instructions, the quiz objectives and teacher notes. Click Save. You will be prompted to save the file in a folder. You can save it to an existing folder, or you can create a folder. At the next screen, select full-length videos or video clips upon which the quiz questions will be based. Click on Save, then click on Continue. The third step is to create questions. You can create new questions or select questions from the databank. When finished, click Save, then click Continue. You will be allowed to preview the quiz. When finished, click on Save, then click Continue. The last step (Quiz Summary) provides instructions on how to access the quiz.

The Assignment Builder feature in Discovery Streaming (formerly called United Streaming) allows you to pull together resources in a central location, from which students conduct their work (in class or as homework). An important caution about Discovery Streaming. To be compliant with copyright law, you cannot post a video from Discovery Streaming on your blog or web site. However, you can create an assignment and post the link for access. During class, you can provide students with the password needed to access the assignment.

 On the homepage, look in the Teacher Center on the right, and click on the Assignment Builder link. A screen like the following appears. You have two options – search the assignment library for existing projects (note the four options), or create a new assignment.

When creating a new assignment, click on the “Create New” icon. Complete the information requested (including a title, grade level, assignment instructions, the learning objectives and teacher notes. Click Save. You will be prompted to save the file in a folder. You can save it to an existing folder, or you can create a folder. From this location, you can add media such as video clips, activities (such as quizzes or writing prompts), or relevant web sites. When finished, click on Save, then Continue. Enter the instructions that would appear with each material type (i.e. what you want students to do with the video clips or web sites). Click on Save, then Continue. You can preview the assignment (as it would appear to students). Click Save, then click Continue. This final screen displays the location of the assignment within My Content, as well as instructions on how students can access the assignment. Note that when a student completes an assignment, you will receive an email notification.