CSO FAQs - Carolina Quick Share

FAQ – Carolina Quick Share

Q: What does Carolina Quick Share do?

A: Put simply, Quick Share allows educators to share Carolina Science Online (CSO) resources on any platform (e.g. Zoom, Google, Remind, Canvas, Schoology, Seesaw, etc.).

Q: How do I share resources using Carolina Quick Share?

1. Click the Carolina Quick Share button on available resources.

1. Provide Quick PIN or Share Link to students. Chalk, chat, email, or favorite app.

Q: Where do my students enter the Quick PIN?

A: Students visit: https://carolinascienceonline.com to enter a quick PIN.

Q: Do my students need an Account/Login?

A: No, students simply enter their name when accessing the resource to identify themselves.

Q: Can I share more than 1-resource at a time?

A: No, each resource must be shared separately.

Q: Where do I review/grade interactive activities and assessments?

A: CSO assignment management. Select Manage Assignments on the Quick Share popup, or Assignments on the main navigation toolbar.

Q: How do students complete an activity and submit their work?

A: Students select ‘play’ on the resource to begin. After they complete the activity, they submit their work by clicking on the ‘X’, then ‘Save & Exit’.

Q: Can students review their work for test prep/study?

A: Review is teacher only currently. However, Quick Share PINs (and Links) provide students unlimited access to the selected resource through the PIN’s end date.

Q: How do I add a student to an activity?

A: Just share the active Quick PIN or Share Link. CSO will do the rest.

Q: Can I reactivate an expired PIN or Share Link?

A: No. Currently you cannot reopen Quick Share activities. However, you can set a custom schedule, or extend end dates prior to expiration as needed.

Q: Can I share the same Quick Share PIN or Share Link with multiple classes?

A: It’s up to you. Students can use the ‘Optional Text’ field to declare their class, or you can generate a unique Quick Share PIN for each class.

Q: Can I remove a Quick Share activity created or shared in error?

A: Yes. Select Manage Assignments on the Quick Share popup, or Assignments on the main navigation toolbar. Then, click the ‘trash’ icon found to the right of the Actions menu.

Q: Can I end a Quick Share activity early?

A: Yes. Select Manage Assignments on the Quick Share popup, or Assignments on the main navigation toolbar. Then, change the activities status to ‘Closed’.

Related How To:  CSO_Assignment_Details_and_Grading.pdf (carolinascienceonline.com)