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I’ve posted another Beta version of Planbook for Mac. You can grab the update using the autoupdater built into previous Beta releases or by downloading directly from Hellmansoft.This update addresses issues that could cause a crash during the initial sync of a Planbook file, leaving an incomplete school year on the PlanbookConnect servers.

If this bug affected you and you are left with an incomplete set of data on the servers, please do the following to remedy the problem.

1. Log into your account at PlanbookConnect

2. Use the “Personal Info” link at the top of the screen to navigate to your settings.

3. Click “Purge File”. This will remove all traces of your file from the PlanbookConnect servers.

4. Using the new Planbook beta, please sync your file again.

5. After the sync process completes, verify that all your lessons are present online.

As you participate in the Planbook Beta, it would be most helpful if you could copy any crash reports that you see into an email and send it my way. Thanks!

PlanbookConnect, my service for publishing lesson plans from the desktop Planbook application to the web without the need for complicated FTP settings or a MobileMe account, is ready for beta testing. To signup to beta test PlanbookConnect, please:

• Visit PlanbookConnect and enter your e-mail address to enter the beta testing queue. You will be given an invitation as quickly as possible.
• Download the beta version of Planbook for Mac. This Planbook release adds two major features- the ability to sync with PlanbookConnect and assignments with assigned and due dates as well as file handouts.


• PlanbookConnect will be available for Windows users with the next release of that application

What is PlanbookConnect?

PlanbookConnect is a way for Teachers and other Educators to share lesson plans, assignments and homework with students, parents and other education professionals. It’s simple, requiring only a username and password to setup, and allows control over what is made available for public view. You can choose the classes you want others to see as well as the particular aspects of the plans that should be made public. When logged in to your account, all of your lesson information is available for your own personal use.

Right now, PlanbookConnect is a one way tool enabling educators to communicate with those who need information. As the service grows, I envision a site where educators can communicate with each other, share information and become even better teachers.

To see what PlanbookConnect looks like, please visit my listing on the site.