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EPS Program andApps User Guide

The information contained in this package helps you keep track of the system/browser require-ments for EPS online programs, as well as which EPS programs are ready for use on mobile devices.

Technical Requirements Client Workstation Technical Specifications Mobile Device Technical Specifications

Getting Started Guides Getting Started for School Coordinators Getting Started for Teachers Mobile Device Setup for EPS Apps Mobile Device Fact sheet

If you need help or extra information at any time, please consult one of the following resources in the EPS Management System:

• Online Help: accessible by clicking the help link on any page.

• Directory of Resources: accessible on the Classes and Reports tabs.

Or, contact the EPS Technical Support team:Email us at [email protected], or call us at 800.225.5750, option 4.

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Client Workstation Technical Specifications

EPS online programs are web-based and can be accessed through your computer’s web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome). This document outlines some of the more common technical details to help you get started.

All programs can be run on both Windows and Macintosh machines. The table below lists the specific requirements for each operating system:

Workstation System Requirements

Windows 7 (Home Premium, Profes-sional, Ultimate),

Windows 8

Windows XP Professional

Service Pack 2

Macintosh OS 10.8 or later

CPURecommended

1.8 GHz + 1.8 GHz + 1.8 GHz +

Memory Recommended

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

Disk space Based on your browser cache settingVideo

Recommended256 MB 256 MB 256 MB

Screen Resolution Recommended

1024 x 768

AudioOn-board sound,

Headphones (full ear cover recommended),Good quality microphone

Runtime Software Minimum

Adobe Flash Player 10 +

Network Minimum100 Mbps LAN adapter

Requires TCP/IP networking connection to the server station

Note that we also support Google Chromebooks.

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Supported BrowsersWindows Workstations

IE 9 or later Firefox 17 or later

Chrome v34 Opera 9.1 or later

Safari7.0

Windows 8, Business, Ultimate

a a a a a

Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate

a a a a a

Windows XP ProfessionalService Pack 2

a a a a a

Macintosh WorkstationsFirefox 1.5 and later

Chrome v34 Safari 6.0 Safari 7.0 +

OS 10.8 a a a a

OS 10.9 + a a a

Bandwidth RequirementsAvailable bandwidth between the workstation and server may limit the maximum number of concurrent users. Please consider other network usage when determining available bandwidth for the EPS Platform.To conduct a bandwidth test on your workstation, go to: http://bmt.schoolspecialty.com/academy/bandwidthTest.

Bandwidth Required Per Student WorkstationAcademy of READING® 28 KbpsPortfolio® for Academy of READING 100 KbpsAcademy of MATH® 36 KbpsEPS eBooks Not applicableMCI Online 38 KbpsPath Driver for MathTM 44 KbpsPath Driver for ReadingTM 100 KbpsS.P.I.R.E® Touch PhonicsTM Not applicableWordly Wise 3000® Online 51 KbpsWordly Wise Science and Social StudiesTM 51 Kbps

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Web Content Filtering SoftwareFor home access, if you are using security or Web content filtering software, it is possible that some content (such as audio files) may be blocked. As with pop-up blocking, you can either disable these filters or create an exception for the epsbooks.com website.

Additional Program Requirements

Depending on the customer’s network security settings, certain ports may need to be opened for the connectivity from the client device (a computer or mobile device) to the server.

EPS Programs require use of the following ports:

• 80 for Apache Web Server• 4900 for the database• 4910 for JBoss• 5910 and 5911 for Portfolio for Academy of READING

If you require assistance, contact the EPS Technical Support team at [email protected], or call us at 800.225.5750, option 4.

A home connection must provide a consistent bandwidth speed of 500 Kbps or greater. This is within the range of most Internet service providers’ high-speed connectionofferings. Consider that other factors (e.g. streaming audio and video or security updates) can affect download speeds. For issues with a slow internet connect, contact your internet service provider for assistance.

Accessing EPS Online Programs from HomeEPS online programs are Web-based and can be accessed through your computer’s Web browser(e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome) at home.

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Mobile DeviceTechnical Specifications

Many EPS online programs are available on mobile devices. Below is a list of the mobile devices we currently support, as well as which programs you can access. Some programs have apps, which means you can simply download the app from Apple’s App Store, Google Play, or Amazon. Others require installing Puffin Academy to be able to use them on a mobile device. For more information about Puffin Academy, see the Mobile Device Setup for EPS Apps, also included in this documentation package.

Device

EPS Online Programs

Academy of READING®

Academy of MATH® MCI Online Path Driver

for MathTMPath Driver

for ReadingTMWordly Wise 3000® Online

Wordly Wise Science

and Social StudiesTM

iPad 2 and later P P P X P a P

iPad Air P P P X P a P

iPad Mini P P P X P a P

Galaxy Tab 7 and later P P P X P a P

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 P P P X P a P

Galaxy Note 10.1 P P P X P a P

These specifications only refer to the student side of the programs. The EPS Management System, typically used by school staff or parents, can be used on any mobile device with any browser.

a= app availableP = must be used with Puffin Academyx = not supported on this mobile device

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Mobile Device Technical Specifications

DeviceEPS Mobile Apps

EPS eBooks S.P.I.R.E.® Touch PhonicsTM Wordly Wise 3000® Online Wordly Wise 3000® Flash Cards

iPad 2 and later a a a aiPad Air a a a aiPad Mini a a a aGalaxy Tab 7 and later a X a aGalaxy Tab 3 7.0 a X a aGalaxy Note 10.0 a X a aKindle Fire 7 HD and HDX a X a a

Kindle Fire 8.9 HD and HDX a X a a

Nexus 7 a X a aNexus 10 a X a a

Device

EPS Online Programs

Academy of READING®

Academy of MATH® MCI Online Path Driver

for MathTMPath Driver

for ReadingTMWordly Wise 3000® Online

Wordly Wise Science

and Social StudiesTM

Kindle Fire 7 HD and HDX P P P X P a P

Kindle Fire 8.9 HD and HDX P P P X P a P

Nexus 7 P P P X P a P

Nexus 10 P P P X P a P

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EPS Mobile Apps and Supported Devices

Device NameWordly Wise 3000® Flash

Cards

Wordly Wise 3000® Online EPS eBooks Scoring Tool

Path Driver for ReadingTM

Student App

S.P.I.R.E.® Touch PhonicsTM

Apple

iPad (1G)(Stops at iOS 5.1.1) X X X X X X

iPad (2G) a a a a a a



iPad Air (1G) a a a a a a

iPad Mini (1G) a a a a a a

iPad Mini (2G) a a a a a a

Samsung

Galaxy Tab 7 w/JellyBean w/JellyBean w/JellyBean

Galaxy Tab 10.1 w/ICS w/ICS w/ICS

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus a a a

Galaxy Tab 7.7 a a a

Galaxy Tab 8.9 a a a

Not Released

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Cards



Student App


Galaxy Tab 2.7.0 a a a


Galaxy Note 10.1 a a a




Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edn. a a a

Asus

Google Nexus 7 - 1G a a a

Google Nexus 7 - 2G a a a

Samsung

Google Nexus 10 a a a

Barnes and Noble

Nook X X X

Not Released

Not Released

Not Released

Not Released

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Cards



Student App


Amazon

Fire Phone X X X

Kindle Fire 7 X X a

Kindle Fire HD 7 a a a

Kindle Fire HD 8.9 a a a

Kindle Fire HDX 7 a a a

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 a a a

Not Released

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EPS Mobile Apps and Compatible Operating Systems

Operating SystemWordly Wise 3000® Flash

Cards



Student App


Apple

iOS 5 X X X X X X

iOS 6 a a X X X X

iOS 7 a a a a a a

iOS 8 a a a a a a

Google

Android 3 (Honeycomb) X X X

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) a a a

Android 4.1-4.3 (Jelly Bean) a a a

Android 4.4 (Kit Kat) a a a

Android 5 (Lollipop) In development In development a

Amazon

Fire OS 3 (based on Android 4.4.2) a a a

Not Released

Not Released

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EPS Mobile Apps and Compatible Operating Systems

Operating SystemWordly Wise 3000® Flash

Cards



Student App


Fire OS 4 (based on Android 4.4.2)Fire OS 4.5.1 (based on Android 4.4.3)

Not Released

StoreEPS Apps Versions and Release DatesWordly Wise 3000® Flash Cards

Wordly Wise3000® Online EPS eBooks Scoring Tool PDR Student

App


Apple iTunes

Current App version 1.2.2.14 1.6.4 (37) 1.1.2 2.0.1 1.0.1 (13) 1.0.1 (20)

Release date 11/15/2014 10/24/2014 12/13/2014 3/26/2015 8/14/2014 10/5/2014

Google Play

Current App version 1.2.1.9 1.1.10.8 1.1.1

Release date 11/11/2014 12/11/2014 12/10/2014

Amazon

Current App version 1.2.1.8 1.1.2.5 1.1.1

Release date 5/31/2014 5/9/2014 3/25/2015

Not Released

Not Released

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Getting Started Guide for School Coordinators

EPS Online products offer educators flexible, customized solutions to help students of all abilities and learning styles meet and exceed their educational goals. You can learn more about each product by visiting http://epsbooks.com.

The Getting Started Guide for School Coordinators enables you to start using the EPS Management System immediately. The primary role of the School Coordinator is to help set up the school and ensure the Management System is ready for teachers to assign training and for students to begin training. The following tasks are covered:

• Logging in

• Navigating the Management System interface

• Adding staff members to the Management System

• Adding students to the Management System

• Creating Classes

At any time, you can consult the online help and Resources menu in the Management System for more information on how to best use each purchased product in your school.

Click the Classes or Reports tabs in the Management System to view the Resources menu.

Logging into the EPS Management SystemYou can log in and out of the Management System at any time, provided you have an active user name and password. These are provided to you by a District Coordinator, another School Coordinator, or in your EPS Activation Email.

1. Double-click the EPS Management System icon on your desktop, or enter the Management System URL into your browser.

2. Select your school from the School list.

3. Enter your user name in the User name field.4. Enter your password in the Password field.5. Click Login.

School Coordinators can also carry out tasks associated with the roles of School Administrator and Teacher.

To log out, click the Logout link in the top right corner of any screen.

Some configurations disable the School list from displaying. If the School list field is not available, proceed to the next step.

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Getting Started for School Coordinators

Navigating the Management System InterfaceThe Management System helps you easily manage administrative tasks such as adding staff members and students, managing test schedules, and viewing progress reports. The Management System also provides additional help resources and information for teachers and administrators.

User Role PermissionsDistrict Coordinator

District Administrator

School Coordinator

School Administrator

Teacher Student

System Tab: All schools

Student accounts do not have access to the Management System; they can only log in to the Student Interface.

Own school

Districts Tab: All schools

Own School

Classes Tab: All schools

Own School

All Classes in School

Own classes

Users Tab: All schools

Own school

Reports Tab: All schools

Own School

All Classes in School

Own Classes

School Coordinators can view all tabs in the Management System; however, teachers can only view the Classes and Reports tabs, and School Administrators can only view the Reports tab.

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Adding Staff Members to the Management SystemYou can add School Coordinators, School Administrators, and teachers to the Management System so that they can manage classes, schedule tests, view reports, and monitor individual student progress. You can do so manually or by importing a .csv file.

Creating a .csv FileYou can import staff members to your school by using comma-separated values (.csv) files. You can create these files using programs such as Microsoft Excel or text editors. To ensure all staff members are imported successfully, the .csv files must be formatted correctly.

The Management System recognizes three roles you may assign to staff members: School Administrator, School Coordinator, and Advanced Teacher. If you are missing information, insert a comma in that field. The table below details the proper fields for import:

Field DescriptionLASTNAME Each staff member’s last name (required).

FIRSTNAME Each staff member’s first name (required).

MIDDLENAME Each staff member’s middle name (optional).

USERNAME

The name each staff member will use to log onto the Management System. Each user name must be unique and assigned to one staff member only. The user name is not case-sensitive and you can use letters, numbers, spaces, ampersand (&), apostrophe (‘), period (.), hyphen (-), underscore (_) and the at sign (@). The user name can be up to 30 characters (required).

PASSWORD

The password each staff member will use to log onto the Management System. Each password must be unique and assigned to one person only. The password is not case-sensitive and you may use all characters/numerals, but spaces are not allowed. The password can be up to 30 characters (required).

ROLE

Each staff member must be assigned to one of the following roles (required):• ADVANCEDTEACHER (teachers)

• SCHOOLADMIN (School Administrators)

• SCHOOLCOORD (School Coordinators)

EMAIL Though not mandatory, it is a good idea to enter email addresses for each staff member, if you have them.

Your .csv file should look something like that pictured below:

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To import staff members using a .csv file

1. Ensure your .csv file is saved on your local machine.

2. Log into the Management System. 3. Click the System tab.4. In the Tools menu, click Import staff

members. 5. On the Import staff members page, click

Choose file. 6. Browse to and select your .csv file.7. Click Import.

When the file has been imported, a summary screen displays. This screen details how many staff members were successfully imported and describe any errors encountered. Errors generally include things like duplicate user names, missing user roles, or incorrectly formatted .csv files. Consult the online help for more information on possible errors.

To add a staff member manually

1. Log in to the Management System.2. Click the Users tab.3. In the Staff members menu, click Create a user.4. On the Create a staff member page, assign a

user role by choosing an option from the User role list.

5. Enter the following information for each user: • first and last name

• middle name (optional)

• email address (optional)

• user role

• user name (this is system-generated, but you may change it if you wish)

• password

Once staff members are successfully imported, they will appear in the Staff Registry list, accessed by clicking Users tab > Registry list in the Staff members menu.

All new users can now log in to the Management System to create classes and/or add students to classes.

6. Click Save. 7. Repeat the steps above for any users you wish

to add.

Fields with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

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Adding Students to the Management SystemYou can add students to the Management System manually, or by importing a list of students in a text or .csv file. Once added to the system, the students will appear on the Registry List and teachers may select students to add to their classes.

Creating a .csv FileYou can import students to your school using comma-separated values (.csv) files. You can create these files using programs such as Microsoft Excel or text editors. To ensure all students are imported successfully, the .csv files must be formatted correctly. If you are missing information, insert a comma in that field. The table below details the required information for student import:

Field DescriptionLASTNAME Names can contain letters, numbers, spaces, ampersand (&), apostrophe (’),

period (.), hyphen (-). Maximum length is 30 characters (required).

FIRSTNAME Names can contain letters, numbers, spaces, ampersand (&), apostrophe (’), period (.), hyphen (-). Maximum length is 30 characters (required).

MIDDLENAME Names can contain letters, numbers, spaces, ampersand (&), apostrophe (’), period (.), hyphen (-). Maximum length is 30 characters (optional).

USERNAME

Not case-sensitive. You can use letters, numbers, spaces, ampersand (&), apostrophe (’), period (.), hyphen (-), underscore (_), at sign (@). Maximum length is 30 characters (required).

If missing the system will create one using the first name and last name (e.g. for Jim Smith it will be JIMSMITH).

PASSWORD

Use any character. Not case-sensitive. Spaces are not allowed. Maximum length is 30 characters (required).

If missing, the program will create one using the first name and lastname (e.g. for Jim Smith it will be JIMSMITH).

ROLE Set to Student or leave blank.

BIRTHDATECharacters in the form MM/DD/YYYY (optional).

For example, 06/14/1993.

GRADE

The student’s grade. Up to 10 characters (required).

Can be:Kindergarten, k, K, 01-12Adult, a, A, 50

GENDER M for male, F for female, U for Unknown (optional).

REGISTNUMBER Student number. Up to 20 characters (optional).

For more information about how to create a .csv file for student import, click the help link on the Import students page in the Management System.

EPS also has an interface that can automate this process. For more information about this interface, contact EPS Technical Support.

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To import students into the Management System

1. Click the System tab.2. In the Tools menu, click Import students.3. On the Import students page, click Choose

File.4. Browse to and select your .csv file.5. Click Import.

6. On the Import summary page, click the incoming students list link to view a list of all students added.

7. On the Incoming students page, click the check boxes next to the names of all the students you would like to register in your school.

8. Click Move students to registry list.

All students are now on the school’s Registry List. Teachers can add students to their classes and assign test schedules.

You can view the full list of students at any time by clicking the Users tab and Registry list in the Students menu.

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To add students manually

1. Click the Users tab.2. In the Students menu, click Create a student.3. On the Create a student user: personal

information page, enter the following information for each student:

• last name, first name, and middle name (if available)

• grade

• birthdate

• gender

• user name (by default, this will be the student’s name unless you change it)

• password (you must create a password)

• student number (if available)

4. In the Training Information section, select the check boxes next to the program(s) the student should be registered in.

5. Click Save.


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Creating ClassesNow that you have added staff and students to the Management System, you can create classes and add students to them. This topic is also covered in the Getting Started Guide for Teachers.

1. Click the Classes tab.2. In the Classes menu, click Create a class.

If you will be creating a number of classes with the same group of students, you can copy a class instead of creating a new one each time. Click Classes tab > Registry list > Class name link > Copy Class. Then, make sure you give the copied class a new name and it will be added to the Registry list with the same group of students.

Contact UsFor technical support or product inquiries, contact the EPS Technical Support team at 800.225.5750, option 4, or email us at [email protected].

For customer support inquires, contact 800.225.5750 , or email [email protected].

3. Do the following:• From the Teacher (owner) drop-

down, select a teacher to assign to this class.

• From the Teacher (secondary) drop-downs, select another teacher to assign to this class (if applicable.)

• Select a grade

• Enter a name for this class, such as “Jones Period 4.”

• If you wish to add any comments, you may enter them in the Comments box.

4. Click Save, or click Save and add students to this class...if you wish to add students now.

All classes can be accessed at any time by clicking the Classes tab and Registry list in the Classes menu.

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Getting Started Guide for Teachers

EPS Online products offer educators flexible, customized solutions to help students of all abilities and learning styles meet and exceed their educational goals. You can learn more about each product by visiting http://epsbooks.com.

The Getting Started Guide for Teachers is designed to familiarize you with the EPS Management System. The following topics are covered:

• Logging in

• Navigating the Management System interface

• Creating and managing classes

• Adding students to classes

• Introducing students to the EPS Student Interface

• Logging onto the EPS Student Interface

At any time, you can consult the online help and Resources menu in the Management System for more information on how to best use each purchased product in your school.

Click the Classes or Reports tabs in the Management System to view the Resources menu.

Logging into the EPS Management SystemYou can log in and out of the Management System at any time, provided you have an active user name and password. These are provided to you by a School Coordinator or in your EPS Activation Email.

5. Double-click the EPS Management System icon on your desktop, or enter the Management System URL into your browser.

6. Select your school from the School list.7. Enter your user name in the User name field.8. Enter your password in the Password field.9. Click Login.

To log out, click the Logout link in the top right corner of any screen.

Before logging on for the first time, ensure your School Coordinator or the System Administrator has created an account for you. You will need a user name, password, and a link to the Management System to log in.

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Getting Started for Teachers

Navigating the Management System InterfaceThe Management System enables you to easily manage day-to-day tasks such as creating and modifying classes, managing test schedules, and viewing progress reports. The Management System also provides additional resources and teaching aids.

As a teacher, you can access any class you create, as well as any class to which you’ve been added as a Secondary Teacher. You can also access/modify the Student Profiles for students in those classes and manage their tests/assignments.

You can also view reports for any of your classes.

School Coordinators can view/modify profiles for any student/class in the school, and they can view reports for any class in the school, as well.

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Creating and Managing ClassesYou can create and modify classes in the Management System, and you can add students to your classes.

1. Log into the Management System.2. Click the Classes tab.3. In the Select a program list, choose the

program for which you wish to create a class.

4. Click Create a class.5. Enter the following information:

• a second teacher (such as a teacher’s assistant) if applicable

• class grade

• class name

• any comments you wish to include

6. Click Save. Or, if you wish to add students to the class, click Save and add students to this class.

Adding Students to ClassesYou can add students to your classes in one of two ways: by moving them from the school’s Registry list, or by creating a student manually. Make sure you’re starting from the Classes tab.To add students to a class from the Registry List

1. Click the Classes tab.2. In the Classes menu, click Registry

list.3. On the Classes registry list page, click

the class name to which you want to add students.

4. Click the Add students to this class link.

5. Select the students you wish to add to the class by clicking the check box next to each name.

6. Click Add to class.

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To add students to a class manually


list. 3. On the Classes registry list page, click

the name of the class to which you wish to manually add a student.

4. Click Create new student...5. On the Create a student user:

personal information page, enter the following information for the student:

• last name, first name, and middle (if available)

• grade

• birthdate

• gender

• user name (by default, this will be the student’s first and last name, unless you change it)

• password (you must create the password)

• student number (if available)

6. In the Training information section, click the check boxes next to the programs the student should be registered in.

7. Click Save.


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Once students have been added to classes, you can start scheduling them for assessments, lessons, or other types of online learning in their registered products. Please consult the online help or Resources in the Management System. To modify Class or Student information at any time, click the Classes tab > Registry List > Select the class name > click Modify class information.

If you will be creating a number of classes with the same group of students, you can copy the class instead of creating a new one from scratch. Click Classes tab > Registry list > Class name link > Copy Class. Then, make sure you give the copied class a new name and it will be added to the Registry list with the same group of students.

Introducing Students to the EPS Student InterfaceBefore students can log onto the EPS student interface, you must give each student his/her user name and password.

To access student user names and passwords


list.3. Click the class name from the list.

The class roster displays with each student’s user name and password. Click the Printer Friendly link at the top of the screen to print this page for you records.

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Logging into the EPS Student InterfaceRegardless of what programs your students are registered in, they log into all registered programs from one area: the Launch Pad.

To log in to the EPS student interface

1. Double-click the EPS Student Login icon on the desktop, or enter the student login URL. This was provided to you by either your School Coordinator or in your EPS Activation email.

2. Select a school from the School list. 3. Enter the student user name and password in the User name and Password fields.4. Click Login.

5. Click the icon of the program you wish to use in the Launch Pad.

You cannot log in to the Student Interface using your Management System user name and password. You can view student lesson content for some programs from within the Management System by clicking the Program Content VIewer link in the Resources menu. For others, the only way to view student content is to create a student profile for yourself, and use those credentials to log into the EPS student interface.

Some programs require teachers to schedule assessments in the Management System before students can complete any activities. Other programs permit students to begin training the first time they log in. Consult the online help, or the Resources menu in the Management System for more information about how to use each product.

For technical support or product inquiries, contact the EPS Technical Support team at 800.225.5750, option 4, or email us at [email protected] customer support inquires, contact 800.225.5750, or email [email protected].

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Mobile Device Setup for EPS Apps

Several EPS online programs are available as apps, and can be downloaded and used on your mo-bile device, from anywhere!

Before logging in for the first time on your mobile device, there are a few steps you must complete. Make sure you have the following ready:

• The app downloaded onto your mobile device from Apple’s App Store, Google Play, or Amazon.

• Your domain name. This was sent to you in your EPS Activation Email. • Your database name. This was sent to you in your EPS Activation Email. • An EPS user name/password. All student user names and passwords are available in the

EPS Management System. Contact your School Coordinator if you need help.

Set upOnce you have downloaded the EPS app onto your mobile device, click the app icon to start.

The first time you log in, you must enter your domain name. These identifiers ensure you are connecting to the correct server and able to access your programs. Some applications may ask for the database name. This is optional. If you know your database name, enter it here, too.

Tap OK to complete the set up and launch the Login screen.

Log in1. On the login screen:

• select your school from the School list

• enter your student user name• enter your student password

2. Tap Login to launch the application.

Some configurations disable the School drop-down list from displaying. If the School drop-down field is not available, proceed to the next step.

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Mobile DeviceFact sheet

Many EPS online programs are ready to use on your mobile device. Some can be downloaded as apps and, after completing a few short set-up steps, are ready to go. Other programs are accessible on your mobile device as long as you use Puffin Academy.

You may have already used the Puffin Web Browser, which enables students to access Flash-based programs on the non-Flash-supporting iPad. Students can access any site through the Puffin Web Browser, regardless of the safeguards put in place. Unlike the Puffin Web Browser, Puffin Academy is a free app that provides students with a safe environment in which to access only approved educational sites online. The EPS Login page is one of the approved sites, which means students can log into any supported EPS program on their mobile and educators/parents can let them work worry-free.

The steps to get started in Puffin Academy are outlined below. Make sure you have the following ready:

• A mobile device connected to wi-fi• A valid user account for an app store• A valid domain name to access your students’ EPS Login page (this was sent to you in

your EPS Activation Email).

Setting up Puffin Academy3. Install Puffin Academy from your app store onto your mobile device.

Note: All EPS servers residing outside your district’s firewall are accessible using Puffin Academy. If you have an EPS server installed within your district’s firewall, you will not be able to access any EPS online products using Puffin Academy, but may continue to use EPS online products on a desktop or laptop.

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Mobile Device Fact sheet

4. When installed, click the Puffin Academy icon on your mobile device. The Puffin Academy home page displays.

5. Create a bookmark to your students’ EPS Login page. You will need the domain name for this step. (The domain name for your students’ EPS Login pages was sent to you in your Activation Email.)

a. Tap the menu icon in the top right corner.

b. Tap the Add to bookmark icon.

c. Enter the name for this bookmark and the URL to your student’s EPS Login page by enter-ing the domain name, NOT an IP address. It should be something like: http://epsonline.epsbooks.com/academy/login.do.

You must create a bookmark to access the EPS login page. Puffin Academy only recognizes approved sites, and it accesses those sites through bookmarked URLs.

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Working with Puffin Academy

Once Puffin Academy is set up on your students’ mobile devices, they can log into EPS online pro-grams and continue working as they would on a desktop or laptop.

To run EPS online programs with Puffin Academy:

1. Tap the Puffin Academy icon on your mobile device.2. Tap the menu icon .3. Tap the bookmark icon .4. Select the bookmark you created

while setting up Puffin Academy. The EPS Login page displays.

Logging into EPS Programs with Puffin Academy

5. Enter the proper login cre-dentials and click Login. Each student’s user name and pass-word is available in the EPS Manage-ment System. School Coordinators can access any student’s information; teachers can only view information for students in their own classes.

We encourage teachers to review the information presented in the next few pages, and to spend some time going over these steps with your students. One of the biggest differences between using the programs on a desktop or laptop and using them on mobile devices is getting used to Puffin’s trackpad. A few short demonstrations should help students get started. Keep the following points in mind when using EPS online products with Puffin Academy:

• students should use Puffin’s trackpad (see below) to complete most activities.

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• For exercises requiring a keyboard, students can bring up, close, and split the key-board at any time without affecting progress in the program. Closing or splitting the keyboard allows all questions and answers to remain visible, ensuring maximum usability. Students can also scroll up and down using the scroll bar.

• Students can alternate between landscape and portrait mode by turning the mobile device to free up more screen space.

Academy of MATH® is a systematic and web-based intervention solution that helps at-risk elementary, middle and high school students in math.

This program must be used with Puffin Academy on mobile devices, not-ing that:

• Some navigation buttons appear close together on the screen; there-fore, students must be careful to select the correct button.

Academy of READING® is an intensive, online intervention program for struggling readers.

This program must be used with Puffin Academy on mobile devices. Some tips include:

• Some navigation buttons appear close together on the screen; there-fore, students must be careful to select the correct button.

• The Bluetooth® keyboard is recommended for certain exercises, such as Visual Match and Auditory-Visual Match, in which students’ response times are recorded and used in evaluation.

Note that this document only applies to the EPS student interface. The EPS Management System may be used on any device with any web browser.

Programs requiring Puffin Academy

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MCI Online is a blended learning solution that provides targeted literacy intervention for struggling readers in middle and high school.

Though most activities in MCI Online can be completed on a mobile device using Puffin Academy, the Tell-a-Friend activity cannot, as Puffin Academy does not yet support voice recording.

Ensure MCI’s “Tell a Friend” audio recording activity is turned off in the EPS Management System. You can set this activity to “Off” for the whole class. When set to “Off,” it will not appear in the student interface and students can proceed through all other activities.

Path Driver for ReadingTM is a powerful, online assessment system for grades K-10 that provides fast, accurate measures of reading.

Students can use Puffin Academy to complete Path Driver for Reading’s maze assessments; however, as Puffin Academy does not yet support voice recording, students will still have to complete Oral Reading Fluency assessments on a desktop or laptop computer.

Wordly Wise Science and Social StudiesTM is designed specifically for stu-dents who struggle with the specialized vocabulary of Social Studies and Science. Accessible vocabulary for grades 4-8 helps students improve their comprehension of content-area texts.

This program must be used with Puffin Academy on a mobile device. Some tips include:

• Students can drag the scroll buttons using Puffin’s trackpad, or they can tap the arrow buttons on the scroll bars to move up and down.

• If audio is played while the passage is on screen, the passage will scroll down automatically.

• If students make a mistake while typing, they must tap the letter they wish to change and type over it.

• Students can use Puffin’s trackpad for drag-and-drop activities, or they can double-tap and drag the item directly on screen.

• To submit a response, students can either tap “Return” on the keyboard, or close the keyboard and tap “Done” on screen.

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Programs not requiring Puffin Academy

The EPS eBooks decodable and leveled reader libraries provide a vari-ety of engaging books to suit students of all reading abilities in kinder-garten through grade 8.

The EPS eBooks app can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Market. It does not require Puffin Academy.

S.P.I.R.E.® Touch PhonicsTM is a mobile application that provides dy-namic, digital manipulatives for Phoneme Segmentation and Word Building.

It currently works on iOS devices only.

Note that the S.P.I.R.E. Touch Phonics app provides an easy-to-use digital alternative for Steps 2 and 3 of S.P.I.R.E.’s ten-step lesson plan. It does not contain all activities/features of the S.P.I.R.E. print program.

Wordly Wise 3000® Online is a dynamic and interactive program that helps students master the academic vocabulary they encounter in school every day.

An app version is available for download from Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Amazon. Puffin Academy is not required.

Please note the following: Path Driver for MathTM is not currently recommended for use on mobile devices. Path Driver for MathTM is an online, research-based mathematics assessment intended for universal screening and progress monitoring of kindergarten through grade 10 in a Re-sponse to Intervention environment. For this product, we determined national norms (grade-level benchmarks) by conducting a two-year study.

For each probe of this product, students have limited time to answer as many questions as they can. Therefore, reaction time plays a crucial role in students’ performance. Some researchers have found that kids of the same age as Path Driver for Math’s target popula-tion who use trackpad vs. mouse are less accurate and have greater reaction time. Therefore, responding to questions on a mobile device may affect student performance and incorrectly place them in a lower proficiency group. This is highly expected to be the case with students’ performance on the estimation probe.

Portfolio® is an optional add-on to Academy of READING® designed to improve students’ reading fluency. As voice recording is not currently supported by Puffin Academy, students are unable to complete these exercises on a mobile device.

For technical support or product inquiries, contact the EPS Technical Support team at 800.225.5750, option 4, or email us at [email protected].

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