Using the Resource Bank

The Resource Bank within Kandoolu is a searchable database where teachers can find valuable educational content, that helps students improve. Any resource can be selected and sent to any student.

Searching for Resources

To search the Resource bank, click Resources from the Dashboard. You will be brought straight to the Search Resources page. There are three search methods:

By Keyword: Enter the grade subject and/or the student, then enter a Keyword (optional).

By Educator Resources: Educator resources are lesson plans and tasks. Click on Students and a Drop-down menu will appear for you to then choose Educators to search for these helpful teacher resources.

By Standard Code: Click Search by Standard Code, underneath the Search form to reveal a list of domains, along with their corresponding standards.

Click See Resources when ready!

Filtering and Sorting Resources

After searching, a list of available Resources is displayed. This list can be filtered and sorted, to make it easier for teachers to find exactly what they need.

The available filters are:

Keyword - You may choose to use one or change the one you have previously used.
Type: Choose whether the resource should be a/an: App, Community Event/Activity, Online Game, Website, Skill Practice/Activity, Video or Other.
Level: Above, at or below grade level.
Bookmarks: Click to display the Resources that you have previously bookmarked.
Non-flash: Checking this will only show resources that do not require Adobe Flash.
Common Sense Ed: Checking this will only display resources that have also been reviewed and rated by Common Sense Education.

Sorting can also be done by Rating or by the Resource Name, using the Sort by: dropdown list.

Resource Options - The Resource Details Page

The Resource Details page is where you can see a detailed description of the resource, the grade level for which it is used, the type of material it contains; as well as details on the standards to which it complies. To reach this page, click the name of a Resource.

The Resource Details page provides a series of options:

a. Bookmark the Resource - Click the ribbon at the top right to bookmark the resource. Once bookmarked, the ribbon turns pink and the resource is listed under your Resources > Bookmarks section.

b. Send the Resource to Students - Click Send to Students, then enter the names of individual students or select a group.

c. Visit the Resource - Click the dedicated button to access the full resource material, on its original place of publication.

d. Report an issue concerning the Resource.

e. Rate the Resource- Use the star rating and comment system to give feedback on a Resource. Ratings are available to all teachers who use Kandoolu. They are not available to students.