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Starting a Synchronous Session

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How do I start a Reading session?

Once students have signed in, sign in to your own BookNook account and click the green “Start a Session” button from the menu on the left.

Sidebar navigation menu highlighting the green "START A SESSION" button.

After clicking the Start Session Button, guides will select Synchronous to conduct a 1:1 or small group session. Choose “Synchronous Session.”

Session type selection screen highlighting the "Choose Session Type" button.

Select the students that you want to work with in the session. Students that are signed in will show a green dot next to their name. You’ll be given the option to save the group of students for future sessions. If you have already created a group, select the group along the button of the screen.

Once student selections are complete, click the “Choose Lesson” button to begin a lesson.

Student selection screen highlighting the "Choose Lesson" button after picking students.

Session confirmation screen highlighting the “Yes, Start Session” button.

Session confirmation screen highlighting the "Yes, Start Session" button.

Check out the BookNook Platform – Reading Guide Checklists for Success. These checklists are designed to help you successfully launch BookNook reading sessions with students.