1. Logging In
Visit the EduSmart portal at https://lms.edusmart.com/ and log in using your credentials, or access it through your district’s Single Sign-On (SSO) platform.
2. Exploring the Content Library
Click Content Library from the main menu.
Navigating Content Library:
| Tool | Function |
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|---|---|---|
| 1. | Choose Grade | Filter resources by grade level (based on your subscription). |
| 2. | Language Toggle | Switch between English and Spanish. Grades K–5 lessons are fully bilingual; Grades 6–8 have bilingual Science Readers. |
| 3. | Category/Standard | Jump to specific Reporting Categories or Standards. |
| 4. | Search Bar | Enter keywords to find lessons, videos, or assessments. |
Navigating Resource Structure:
| Navigation Step | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Select a Tile (e.g., “Matter and Energy”) | Opens all EduSmart Units aligned with that reporting category. |
| STAAR Grades Access | In grades 5, 8, and HS Biology, access includes prior grade-level support standards and Reporting Category Tests (if STAARsmart is included). |
| View EduSmart Unit | See all lesson components and resources for a specific standard (e.g., TEKS 5.6 B/C, Mixtures & Solutions). |
| 5E Model View | Toggle to organize lesson resources according to the 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate). |
| Breadcrumb Trail | Navigate back to previous pages easily. |
3. Tips for Success
- Use Playlists to group resources for a unit or week.
- Check Workspace to monitor assignments and student progress.
- Explore Assessments for pre-built quizzes and tests.
- Visit the EduSmart YouTube channel for video tutorials and walkthroughs.