Account Creator
This is the person who is the "owner" of the account and who logs in with their credentials.
Reader
This is the person for whom an account creator is logging reading or activities. There may be more than one reader attached to the account.
Challenge
Any seasonal and/or ongoing reading programs such as summer reading, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, and more.
Log Type
Different ways in which someone might be tracking reading in Beanstack. Log types include days, minutes, books, and pages. How you log depends on the challenge.
Badge
A badge is a cool digital graphic or picture you can win after the successful completion of a specific reading goal or activity.
Activity Badge
A series of activities, often based on a specific subject or theme or for a particular challenge. These used to be referred to as learning tracks.
Prize/Reward
This is a reward received for completing a challenge or earning a badge. A reward can be attached to any badge within a challenge.
How do I log with a web browser?
If you are logging reading with a web browser here are the steps to follow:Once logged in, click the Log Reading and Activities button found in the top left corner of your account page.Select the Reader’s account to log for.Select the log type.Use the calendar and form fields to log your reading time. [...]
How do I log with a mobile application?
If you are logging reading or activities with a mobile application here are the steps to follow: Once logged in, touch the the + menu icon to log your reading. What do you want to log? Select to log Reading or an Activity. Select the Reader that you want to log for. You can Search [...]
How do I sign-up with a web browser?
If you are creating a new NOLS Beanstack account from a web browser here are the steps to follow: Visit: https://nols.beanstack.org/ Click to register an individual or family. Fill out the Reader's Information. Click next and you will be asked if you want to add another reader to your account. Select the challenge(s) you would [...]