Online Textbook Access
Students must ask teachers for specific password information.
Destiny Online (Library Catalog)
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Go to http://destiny.iusd.org and click on Turtle Rock (or log in through Clever)
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Search the Turtle Rock library book collection and non-fiction e-books, as well as filtered Internet databases for research
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Links to additional student resources
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The Destiny login is the same as the student computer login (Do not add “@iusd.org” to the end of your username)
Encyclopedia Britannica
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Online encyclopedia, available in three levels (elementary, middle and high school)
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Contains encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards
Clever
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IUSD single sign-in portal that allows students access to district-supported software. After you log into Clever, you may access Typing Agent, Overdrive, Destiny, and Encyclopedia Britannica.
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Go to clever.com/in/irvineusd and click “Log in With Active Directory”
- The Clever login is the same as your Google Account login:
Username: regular IUSD username + @iusd.org
Password: regular IUSD password
Overdrive
IUSDs library of e-books, audiobooks, and videos (both fiction and non-fiction) available to students. Students can access the Overdrive library through the Clever portal (or click Here).
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Log in at clever.com/in/iusd (see Clever above)
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Click the Overdrive icon.
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Log into Overdrive with your regular IUSD computer username and password. (Do not add “@iusd.org” to the end of your username)
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There are many ways to search for books, including subject, collection, and reading level
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eBooks can be checked out for designated periods of time (usually 14 days)
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Students can put a hold on a book if the book is not currently available
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eBooks can be read in any browser (no download required) or downloaded for free to devices like Kindle. iPad, smartphones and Chromebooks with the Overdrive app
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Click on the Help (? icon) at the top of the Overdrive home page for an Overdrive introduction or click: Overdrive Help
Typing Agent
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Students can learn and practice important keyboarding skills at home or at school.
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Typing Agent has hundreds of lessons and tests, and reinforces typing skills with engaging games and quests
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Log into Clever (see above) and then click the Typing Agent icon.
Google Apps for Education (GAFE):
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Suite of applications that Google offers to schools and educational institutions. Available to all IUSD students.
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Consists of Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets, Google Drawing, and Google Drive.
ST Math (TK-3rd grade)
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Go to ST Math at http://web.stmath.com/
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Log in with your picture password (or student computer login if picture password is not known)
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Play math activities assigned as "homework" by the teacher, or (if no "homework is assigned) play any activity that has been accessed previously.
First In Math (1st - 5th grades)
More than 120 self-paced activities that help students master procedural skills and achieve the fluency essential to building a solid foundation in mathematics. Your teacher can provide you with your student login. Access First In Math at https://www.firstinmath.com/.