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The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
Patton Hall
100 East Union St.
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Live-Text

Overview

All students in teacher licensure programs must purchase a subscription to LiveText by Watermark [Including Field Experience Management]. The Patton College of Education uses LiveText to collect critical accreditation data. This includes some assignments that must be submitted on LiveText and the tracking and management of field experiences.

For Students

Who Needs LiveText?

All students in a teacher licensure program, counseling, and students enrolled in particular education courses, regardless of their major (it will be indicated on the syllabus).  

When To Purchase

LiveText is used at a variety of points in different programs. When you need to purchase it will depend on your particular program and sequence of coursework. Your instructor should list LiveText as a requirement on the syllabus.

Cost

Currently, LiveText is approximately $135. It is good for seven years, so generally you will only need to purchase it once.

How to Purchase LiveText

  • Go to .
  • Click on Login | Register | Buy in the top right corner.
  • On the next screen: Click on Purchase Membership in the middle of the page.
  • Complete the required information and pay.
  • Be sure that when you Select Your Student Membership you choose LiveText by Watermark [Including Field Experience Management] - the Field Experience Management (FEM) component is required.

Why Do I Need This?

LiveText allows the college to track needed data for accreditation purposes and to manage, track, and properly give credit for your field placements.

Where can I Get Help with this Program?

Livetext offers a for using the program.  After reviewing the video, if you still need assistance, please reach out to Zac Schabel for assistance.
 

For Faculty, Instructors, and Staff
Does My Course Need LiveText?

If you are unsure, contact the program coordinator and/or department chair who oversees your course. If LiveText is required, it is critical that you list it as a requirement on the syllabus so students are aware at the start of the semester.

Create A LiveText Account

This should work in most browsers, but if you have trouble, try it in Firefox:

  1. Get needed information:
    • Contact your program coordinator and/or the department chair to get the 7 digit key code (used in step 6).
    • Find your faculty PID, which is located on your OHIO ID card. You can also find your PID by following the directions on the accessing your account page - scroll down to Finding your PID (used in step 7).
  2. Go to .
  3. Click on Login | Register | Buy in the top right corner.
  4. On the next screen: Click the Register button (do not click one of the Purchase buttons).
  5. Choose Your Role: Faculty Member.
  6. For Enter Your Key Code select 7 digits, then enter the key code from step 1.
  7. Complete all information, being especially careful to enter your OHIO work email and your PID in the Faculty ID box from step 1.