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How To Use Verso in the Classroom

Verso is an online-based resource that teacher's can use in the classroom to increase student engagement, collaboration among students, and help students develop communication and collaborative skills and enable a progressive and engaging classroom environment.

Verso is easy to use and integrate into a daily classroom routine.

First sign into the Verso app and create an account. You can access the setup page from this web address: http://versolearning.com/. Verso will ask some questions to ensure that users have a personalized experience that is specific to their needs.

After signing up and logging in, you will be presented with a page displaying several options. Locate the "create class" icon. You can then create and name your class. The class will have a class code that can be distributed among your students. Students can log in from any device with the class code and complete assignments, communicate, and collaborate with each other. 

Creating a Verso activity is very easy. Once you select the classroom you have created, you may select a template from the options within Verso or create one from scratch. These class activities can be updated and shared with the class via Verso.

Once you have created your class and activity, it is time to share that activity with your class. Verso allows students to respond anonymously, which encourages collaboration and students are more willing to take risks in their communication. It also encourages students to think more about their ideas and responses. 

When students respond, the workflow within the app makes it easy to analyze student feedback and support students individually. It allows teachers to more easily adapt to the needs of their students. 

Verso is a great app that can help teachers in developing lessons, personalizing instruction, and assessing student needs. Verso also has available articles on teaching strategies, analysis, and much more. The app also has information and strategies for professional development and assistance for ELL students. 



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