How to Use Clever SSO to Access BookWidgets
Kate Baker —
BookWidgets is now an integration partner with Clever! This partnership makes it easier for educators who use Clever to streamline their access to BookWidgets using Clever’s single sign-on (SSO) feature. Whether you’re already a BookWidgets user or new to our interactive learning tools, this integration streamlines teachers’ access so you can dive right into engaging content creation and efficient assessment of student learning.
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Before we begin: If you are new to BookWidgets, BookWidgets is an all-in-one platform designed to support the entire learning process, allowing teachers to create interactive activities and evaluate their students’ understanding from start to finish. When BookWidgets is integrated into a Learning Management System like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Moodle, Canvas –& more!–, teachers can use “Live Widgets” to keep an eye on their students’ progress in real time to give feedback and support when needed. Interested in purchasing BookWidgets without committing to a full year subscription or waiting for the next budget cycle? Learn more about our special, limited-time pricing for groups of teachers.
What is Clever?
Clever is a widely used platform in education that provides a secure, single sign-on (SSO) solution for students, teachers, and administrators to access digital learning tools. It simplifies the management of user accounts and data integration between schools and educational apps, making it easier for educators to implement and manage edtech resources in their classrooms. Clever connects schools’ information systems with various software providers, ensuring secure and streamlined access to educational tools with just one login.
Why should schools connect to BookWidgets through Clever?
Connecting BookWidgets to Clever offers schools a secure and efficient way for teachers to access their accounts with Single Sign-On (SSO). Clever SSO allows teachers (and students) to access education apps with the username and password they already use in their district.
By logging into BookWidgets through Clever SSO, teachers can eliminate the hassle of managing multiple usernames and passwords. Clever’s single sign-on integration ensures seamless access to BookWidgets while keeping teacher accounts secure and streamlined. This connection saves time and simplifies onboarding, reducing the burden on schools’ IT teams.
What are the steps for setting up and using Clever single sign-on?
District admins can set up Clever SSO with just a few clicks so that teachers can be securely authenticated into connected applications via their Clever Portals. Teachers then log in to Clever just once with one set of credentials and click on the app icon to be logged in automatically via SSO.
Steps for Setting up and Using Clever SSO
1. Log in to Clever, then search for and select BookWidgets.
2. After hitting the “Install” button, you will see BookWidgets listed in your Clever Resources.
3. Click on the three dot menu and select “Add to Teacher Page,” selecting the appropriate staff.
4. Now, when teachers navigate to their Clever Dashboard, they can simply click on the icon to access BookWidgets.
5. Teachers are taken to their BookWidgets account where they can create, share, or review the widget activities. If you are a new user, you will need to create an account. Interested in purchasing BookWidgets without committing to a full year subscription or waiting for the next budget cycle? Learn more about our special, limited-time pricing for groups of teachers.
Wrap Up
The integration of BookWidgets with Clever single sign-on feature offers a seamless experience for educators, saving time and simplifying access to powerful teaching tools. With just a few clicks, IT admins can manage their school’s digital resources and teachers can easily connect to BookWidgets through Clever, unlocking a world of interactive content creation and efficient student assessment. Whether you’re a seasoned BookWidgets user or exploring it for the first time, this integration partnership ensures that you can focus on fostering student engagement and growth in the classroom.
Want to learn more about creating engaging lesson activities with BookWidgets?
✔️ Sign up for upcoming webinars and view recordings on the BookWidgets Teacher Academy Page.
✔️ Follow BookWidgets on BlueSky and LinkedIn and join our teacher community on Facebook!
✔️ And, be sure to connect with me, too, on BlueSky, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
