How do I Register for Planet eStream Connect?
Step 1. Take me There!
When you next log in to Planet eStream, you will see the "Planet eStream Connect Now Available!" message. Click "Take me there!" and on the next window, click "Continue" to register.
Step 2. Enter Name, Level and Subjects
Enter your user name and select the level of education that you teach at, and also which subjects are of interest to you. Click "Register" and then "Ok" on the pop-up window, and you will be taken to the Planet eStream Connect home page.
How do I Use Planet eStream Connect?
Step 1. Open Planet eStream Connect
To access the Planet eStream Connect page via the Planet eStream home page, hover over the "Create" button at the top, then click "Connect".
Step 2. Search for Content
Enter your search term into the search bar at the top of the Planet eStream Connect page, and click the magnifying glass icon to search. You can also choose to filter results by the date they were broadcast, channel or station, as well as change the order the results are shown in.
Step 3. Add to Planet eStream
When you find the item you want to add, click "Add to Planet eStream". If there are multiple items with the same title, these will be put into a collection, which you can open by clicking "Show Collection".
Step 4. Set Categories and Create
If you have permission to sort content into categories, you can do so on the next window, but you cannot edit the item's metadata, publishing policy or privacy. Click "Create" to go to the final window.
Step 5. Select Subjects
Finally, select the subjects relevant to the programme, and if you like, add a brief comment on why you are adding this programme to Planet eStream. Click "Add" at the bottom and your item will be added to the download queue.