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Version History Under the hood update to improve resource loading 2.3 Aug 21 New updates to professional learning and resources as well as general bug fixes 2.2 Aug 17 -Updated instructional strategies
-Added K-12 Science vertical alignment documents
-Adjusted back button in resources section 2.1 07/08/2024 2023 Summer Updates!
-Updated instructional strategies
-Technology apps companion document for strategies
-Minor bug fixes 2.0.9 06/20/2023 -Updated think it ups with correct thinking stems
-Removed outdated side-by-sides 2.0.8 08/18/2022 Summer 2022 Updates!
-New instructional strategies
-Added thinking stems to think it ups
-Added STAAR 2.0 Instructional Connections
-Added stimulus/visuals document for Math, RLA, Science, and Social Studies

Thinking Stems will move to the think it up section in the next update. 2.0.7 06/30/2022 -Added Spanish Student Learning Reports
-Adjusted Resource listings to accurately reflect SLAR resources 2.0.6 11/10/2020 Bug Fixes 2.0.5 07/22/2020 Updated Resources for 2020-21 school year
Added virtual learning adaptations for instructional strategies 2.0.4 07/01/2020 -Added English I and II Scaffolds
-Added Science SLRs 2.0.3 09/04/2019 -Updated the resources section to match the 2019-20 school year updates
-Added new instructional strategies
--Undercover agent (Rehearsal and Practice)
--Would You Rather (Extended Thinking)
--Balloon Bop (Learning from Mistakes)
--Chatterbox (Learning from Mistakes)
--Triple Crown Critique (Learning from Mistakes)
--Independence Day (Evidence of Learning)
--Wishful Thinking (Evidence of Learning) 2.0.2 06/12/2019 -Added Social Studies Side-by-sides for elementary, middle, and high school
-Added Spanish Reading Frequency Distribution by Cluster 2.0.1 04/08/2019 Added the new IQ Released Analysis Tool to resources content builders section. 2.0 10/16/2018 Fixed a bug causing loading issues on some devices

Added the following Spanish resources
-ELAR
--K-2 Student Learning Reports
-Math
--K-2 Snapshots and Student Learning Reports
-Science
--K-4 Snapshots and K-2 Student Learning Reports
-Social Studies
--K-5 Snapshots and Student Learning Reports 1.9.9 08/20/2018 What's New in This Version
-new quickchecks added
-new instructional strategies and updates to existing strategies added
-visual improvements for iPhoneX 1.9.8 07/24/2018 -Added ELAR Side-by-Sides
-Added K-2 Math Scaffolds
-Added Algebra II, Geometry, Chemistry, and Physics Academic Vocabulary
-Adjusted Science Student Learning Report section so that there are no longer two versions for Grade 5, 8, and Biology

-Coming Soon: Visual adjustments for iPhone X. 1.9.7 06/06/2018 What's New in Version 1.9.6

Updates to Instructional Strategies
-Added option to view all playlists in overview
-Extended Thinking Playlist
--removed Blast Off strategy
--added Talk a Mile a Minute strategy 1.9.6 01/24/2018 What's New in Version 1.9.5

-Updated the resources content builder section, including
--Added non-tested Social Studies SLRs
--Added Science Side-by-Sides
--Added previously missing Spanish resources
--Other miscellaneous updates
-Added field guide link to professional learning 1.9.5 10/12/2017 What's New in Version 1.9.4

-new instructional strategies added to resources
-hot/cold and team-two-one quickchecks added
-sketch it quickcheck revised 1.9.4 07/27/2017 What's New in Version 1.9.3

-Landscape rotation added.
-English III and IV Student Learning Reports added to resources.
-leading learning series and teacher induction added to professional learning. 1.9.3 05/16/2017 What's New in Version 1.9.2

-Frequency Distribution by TEKS Cluster documents have been added to the resources content builders section. 1.9.2 02/02/2017 What's New in Version 1.9.1

-Home button added to the top left of sections for improved navigation.
-Instructional strategies added to resources/content builders. Be sure to check them out!
-Added button to return to previous webpage in professional learning.
-Fixes for video playback issues. 1.9.1 08/11/2016 What's New in Version 1.9

-The instructional strategies and thinking stems sections have been upgraded to quickchecks and think it ups! with all new content.
-Additional items have been added to the resource content builders and professional learning sections.
-Option to set a timer for next quickcheck or think it up! has been added to each respective section.
-General visual updates and bug fixes. 1.9 06/04/2016 -Brand new layout and interface that is simpler and easier to navigate! Content is now displayed across 5 screens, instead of 12.
-Can navigate to timer while viewing a strategy.
-Option is available to be taken to a random strategy when the timer ends.
-Timer is now set to 8 minutes by default.
-Search box now displays at the top of each category screen. 1.6 09/03/2015 Fixes for iOS 8 1.5 12/30/2014