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Kenwood Elementary Library: Backpack

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Use your JCPS email and password to log on. Every email follows this pattern: firstname.lastname@stu.jefferson.kyschools.us

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Backpack Categories

Prepared and Resilient Learner

I understand what that is being taught at my grade level.

I apply knowledge to real life situations and across content areas.

I look back on both my successes and failures, and I make changes in order to meet my goals.

I am organized and know how to manage my time and resources to meet my goals.

 

Globally and Culturally Competent Citizen

I put myself in others’ shoes when learning about issues from around the world, and try to come up with solutions to different problems.

I try to be fair and listen to everyone’s opinion when I come up with solutions or reach a decision.

I have a caring and understanding attitude toward others.

I try to help others feel like they belong.

I show respect for people who are different than me

 

Emerging Innovator

I am curious, ask a lot of questions, and like to learn new things.

I ask questions to make sure my classmates and I understand what we are being taught and to find out more about what we are learning.

I follow the design process (research, ideation, modeling, prototyping, and testing) to solve problems and create new things.

I take risks.  I make changes based on things that work and things that don’t.

 

Effective Communicator

I express my ideas clearly and correctly in many formats - verbally, digitally, visually, and in writing.

I change my message in order to suit my audience.

I use correct vocabulary and writing skills for the subject area I’m telling about.

I responsibly use technology to help communicate my ideas.

 

Productive Collaborator

I work well with others to reach a common goal.

I give feedback that is helpful.  I listen and take into consideration feedback that is given to me.

I take personal responsibility for team outcomes.  I do not take all the credit for success or blame others for failures.

I actively listen to others’ ideas and points of view.

 

Uploading items to Backpack

1. Go to http://backpack.jcps.me/ link on Library welcome page or from pic below. It will ask you to log in now, or authorize your account.

2. The student will choose the Backpack category, then click ADD.

3. Click Google Drive icon as place to upload from.

4. After it loads the item, you click on the SAVE icon to be sure it completes the upload.

5. Use boxes provided to describe the learning process.

 

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Kenwood Elementary School
7420 Justan Avenue, Louisville, KY 40214