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The K12 Zone Report

July 30th

The K12 Zone Report July 30th
The K12 Zone ReportJuly 30th
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๐Ÿ’ผ Happening Today! ๐Ÿ’ผ Happening Today!

Career Pathways in the K12 Zone โ€” Live Info Session

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, July 30th at 1:00 PM ET
๐Ÿ”— Click here to register now

Join us today for a live session exploring how the K12 Zone can power up your school's career readiness efforts! From CTE integration to student leadership development, this session will highlight creative, practical ways to use the Zone for real-world skill building.

๐ŸŽ“ Discover how to bring your CTE programs to life virtually
๐Ÿ“˜ Learn tips for fostering workplace skills & student leadership
๐Ÿ’ฌ Ask questions during our live Q&A โ€” tailored to your schoolโ€™s needs

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Perfect for CRE coordinators, counselors, and school leaders!

โœจ Donโ€™t miss this chance to reimagine career pathways โ€” right inside the K12 Zone.

๐Ÿ“น (Recording will be shared after the session for those who canโ€™t attend live.)

๐ŸŒ How to Access the K12 Zone โ€” New Walkthrough Video! ๐ŸŒ How to Access the K12 Zone โ€” New Walkthrough Video!

Whether you're a teacher, staff member, or student, accessing the K12 Zone is easy โ€” and weโ€™ve made a quick video to show you how!

๐Ÿงญ You can reach the Available Worlds page (where youโ€™ll see all zones open to you) in two ways:

๐Ÿ”— Direct Link:
zone.k12.com/t/auth/sso-worlds?autosso=true

๐Ÿ“š Via Canvas:

  1. Log in to login.k12.com

  2. Open your Canvas dashboard

  3. Click on Resources

  4. Then select K12 Zone

Both methods will take you to the same Available Worlds page, where you can choose the national or school zones based on your grade level and access permissions.

๐Ÿ“น Watch the short video below to see exactly how it works:

How to Find the K12 Zone in Canvas

โœจ Your Classroom Zone Just Got a Power Boost โœจ Your Classroom Zone Just Got a Power Boost

Teaching in the Zone just got a whole lot smoother. The latest update brings a suite of powerful new tools that make virtual instruction more flexible, interactive, and in your control โ€” all without slowing you down.

๐Ÿš€ New Features Youโ€™ll Love:

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Breakout Made Simple
No more portals! Instantly launch small group work with one click โ€” right where students are.

๐ŸŽฏ Spotlight Mode
Keep the attention where it matters. Whether itโ€™s a student presentation or your shared screen, you control the spotlight.

โœ‹ Raise Hand Feature
Students can now raise their hand digitally โ€” and youโ€™ll get a visual cue and a sound alert in the Social Hub.

๐ŸŽ™ Live Mic & Camera Controls
Grant or revoke access on the fly โ€” for everyone or just one student.

๐Ÿ“ฝ Record Your Lessons
Now you can record your broadcast sessions with the click of a button โ€” great for replays or documentation.

๐Ÿ›  New Moderation Tools
Manage direct messages and apply platform-level bans, all from your dashboard.

๐ŸŽฌ Ready to see it in action?
Check out the walkthrough video below to explore the new classroom tools in motion!

New K12 Zone Classroom Tools July '25

๐Ÿ“š The K12 Zone Knowledge Base Is Now Live! ๐Ÿ“š The K12 Zone Knowledge Base Is Now Live!

Whether you're brand-new to the Zone or a seasoned builder, weโ€™ve got great news:
The K12 Zone Knowledge Base is now live โ€” and itโ€™s packed with step-by-step guides, visuals, and videos to help you make the most of your Zone.

๐Ÿ”Ž What youโ€™ll find inside:

  • What is the K12 Zone?

  • How to navigate and use student tools

  • Creating, editing, and customizing your own classroom world

  • Plus loads of tips, videos, and examples!

๐ŸŽฏ How to log in:

  1. Go to stridepdcenter.com/login

  2. Donโ€™t know your credentials? Click โ€œLost your password?โ€

  3. Check your inbox for a password reset email from Stride Professional Development

  4. Set a new password and log in!

โœ๏ธ Not in the system yet?
Fill out this quick form to get access.

โ“ Need help? Email:

  • Stacy Kirshner: skirschner@k12.com

  • Patricia (Trish) McShea: pmcshea@k12.com

How to get to the K12 Zone Knowledge Base

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Build & Design Your Own Classroom Zone โ€” No Form Needed! ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Build & Design Your Own Classroom Zone โ€” No Form Needed!

You can now create your own custom classroom, club, or event space directly in the K12 Zone โ€” instantly! ๐ŸŽ‰

Just click the orange โž• button, choose a template, name your world, and assign your students. Itโ€™s that simple. (How-To Video Below)

Once your space is live, level it up with Zone Design 101 โ€” a live, weekly training that covers:

โœ… Layouts & object placement
โœ… Interactive tools & student-friendly design
โœ… Creative best practices

๐Ÿ‘‰ [Register here for 2:00 PM CST]
๐Ÿ‘‰ [Register here for 3:00 PM CST]

๐ŸŽฅ Zone Design Training Recording
If you can't wait for the next live training, feel free to watch the past recording below!

โฉ Catch up with these helpful recordings:

๐ŸŽฅ Tour a real classroom Zone โ€” see how one teacher brings her virtual room to life
๐Ÿค– Design with ChatGPT โ€” use AI to spark creative ideas and build faster

๐Ÿ“ฉ Have questions or need help? Feel free to email Nick Hoover at nhoover@k12.com.

How to Create A Classroom Zone
Zone Design 101 How to Edit & Enhance Your Space

๐Ÿ“š 80 Back-to-School Zone Activities โ€” Ready to Use! ๐Ÿ“š 80 Back-to-School Zone Activities โ€” Ready to Use!

Itโ€™s never too early to start planning your first-week fun in the Zone! Weโ€™ve created a list of 80 ready-to-go activities, organized by grade band โ€” 20 for each (Kโ€“2, 3โ€“5, 6โ€“8, and 9โ€“12).

๐Ÿ’ก From emote games and classroom scavenger hunts to virtual murals and Connect 4 tournaments, this collection makes it easy to build excitement and connection right from day one.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Use the tabs at the bottom of the doc to explore by grade level โ€” and start planning now!

80 Back-to-School Zone Activities & Events

๐ŸŽฎ National Zone Game Jam โ€” August 27! ๐ŸŽฎ National Zone Game Jam โ€” August 27!

Mark your calendars! The next National Zone Game Jam is set for Wednesday, August 27th, and it's going to be another epic after-school event packed with games, fun, and friendly competition.

๐Ÿ“ Where: 6โ€“8 National Zone
๐Ÿ“… When: Wednesday, August 27
๐Ÿ•“ Event Begins: 4:00 PM EST
โฐ Login by 3:30 PM to ensure students are ready

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ This interactive experience is all about building community and connection in a fun, game-filled space. Make sure students register ahead of time! Registration Link

โš ๏ธ Note: Students age 12 or under must have a signed parent consent form on file to participate.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Check out the flyer below for full details:

MORE RESOURCES MORE RESOURCES

K12 Zone How-To Guide
K12 Zone Editing Smore
K12 Zone POC Smore
K12 Zone Guide
K12 Zone Sharepoint
Daily Activities in the National Zones
K12 Zone Updates
K12 Zone 101 Training for Teachers
If youโ€™re unable to attend the K12 Zone 101 Training for Teachers, no worries! You can catch up anytime by watching the recording linked below.
K12 Zone 101 Training for Teachers
K12 Zone Editor Practice

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: nhoover@k12.com If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: nhoover@k12.com

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