GrapeSEED Connect Guide

GrapeSEED Connect is a virtual classroom platform designed for real-time online learning, ensuring that GrapeSEED education continues seamlessly when in-person classes are not possible. The platform supports collaborative learning by providing a centralized space for sharing curriculum content and facilitating video and audio interactions with students. Additionally, GrapeSEED Connect includes interactive whiteboard annotation and interactive tools that enhance student collaboration and understanding during lessons.

Accessing GrapeSEED Connect

You can access GrapeSEED Connect in two ways:

• GrapeSEED Connect Site: https://remote.grapeseed.com/
• GrapeSEED Connect App:
  • Available on the Apple App Store -for Apple devices
  • Available on the Google Play Store -for Android devices

Teachers are required to use the GrapeSEED Connect Site for effective teaching, while the GrapeSEED Connect App is recommended for students.

Accessing the GrapeSEED Connect site through a mobile browser is not supported. If teachers try to visit the site using a mobile browser, they will receive an alert message indicating that the browser is unsupported. For the best teaching experience, it is recommended to use a laptop or PC. However, teachers can use the GrapeSEED Connect app on mobile devices.

Access requires authorized permission, which can be granted by your local GrapeSEED representative.

For the best experience with GrapeSEED Connect, it is recommended to use devices with larger screens (laptops, desktops, or tablets), as this is essential for effective teaching and engagement with the platform.

To access GrapeSEED Connect online, visit the GrapeSEED Connect Site in your web browser. Officially supported browsers include:

• Google Chrome (recommended)
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera
• Yandex

Note: While other browsers may work, Google Chrome is strongly recommended for the best experience. If you use unsupported browsers (such as Safari or Firefox), a warning message will appear.

This guide will help you understand how to navigate and utilize the GrapeSEED Connect platform, including how to organize and schedule classes. For detailed teaching principles and guidelines, refer to the Connect Teaching Guide, available on the Content site: https://content.grapeseed.com/

• How to setup your Connect Classes
  • Adding GrapeSEED Connect class times
  • Managing Groups
    • Creating Groups
    • Adding Students to Groups
• How to log in and start a Connect class session
  • Logging In
  • Viewing the Calendar
  • Starting a Session
  • Starting a Session as a Helper
  • Organizing Students into Separate Teams
  • Ending a Session
  • How Disconnection is Handled
  • Troubleshooting Connection Issues
• How to navigate the teacher interface of GS Connect
  • Gallery View
  • Lesson Plan View
• How to use Annotation in GS Connect
  • Annotation Palette
  • Whiteboard
• How to manage your class during a Connect session
  • Jonny Bear Instructional Icons
  • Student Management Buttons
  • Class Management Buttons
  • Interaction Indicators
  • One on One Mode
  • Independent Mode
• How to use the Lesson Plan View
  • Navigating the Lesson Plan
  • Viewing Teaching instructions
  • Using Target Match
• The GrapeSEED Connect parent guide
  • How to use GS Connect app as a student
  • How to use GS Connect site as a student
  • Understanding the student interface
  • How to use Connect Student Features