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Getting Started With My BrainPOP
Wednesday, August 27th at 3:30 pm ET

Missed our August 6th My BrainPOP overview? Not to worry: this second installment tells you everything you need to know. We'll show you how My BrainPOP lets you create custom assessments, incorporate gaming into instruction, and keep track of student learning. You'll get a look at all the ins and outs, so you can dive right in. Note: this webinar is open to everyone, but My BrainPOP is available only to users with 24/7 school-wide subscriptions.
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September 4:
Back to School With BrainPOP
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September 11:
BrainPOP and Assessment
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