Configuring the PowerTeacher App

While most of our work happens in Canvas, PowerTeacher is still used for daily attendance, as well as verifying quarter grades. The PowerTeacher app can be used for both of these tasks. Here's how to get it set up:

Download the Pearson PowerTeacher App for iPad here Links to an external site.
   

 

When you log in to the app for the first time, it asks if you want to search for the school's district server. Choose No, as we'll need to enter the server information manually. Tap Settings in the top right corner of the login window.

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Under Server enter the following information:

Server Address: franklinacademy.powerschool.com
Port Number: 443
SSL Enabled: ON

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 Once the information is entered, you can go back to the login screen and tap "Select a school."  ps4.jpg
 Choose Franklin Academy and then log in using your ID number and password. ps5.jpg