Getting Started Guide for Teachers

Getting Started Guide
 

First: Create a Class 

1. From the My Classes page, click the green Create a New Class button.
2. Type in a name for your class. Create a separate class for each period. 
3. Select an end date for your class. Note: classes can last up to a year.
4. Type in the name of your school and click it. If your school already appears, skip this step.

5. Pick the grade level for your class. If you teach multiple grades, leave this set to "other"
6. Click the Create Class button.

Then: Invite Students to Your Class

1. From the My Classes page, click the name of your class.  

2. Click the Class Roster tab.
3. Click the Class Invitation URL on the right. This will copy the URL for you. Note: each class will have a unique URL.
4. Paste the link wherever you post assignments. (cmd + v for  Mac; control + v for Windows). 
5. Each student will need to click the link or type in the URL to join your class. 

Next: Assign Work to a Class 

1. Click the Lists tab at the top of the website. 

2. In the search bar, search for a book, text, or topic you are teaching.
3. Click on the collection or list you want to assign.
4. Make sure you're on the "Teach" tab. It should be automatically selected.
5. Click the activity you wish to assign. For example, Practice or Spelling Bee.
    
6. Click the check-box next to the classes you want to assign the list to. Note: you can select multiple classes.
7. Select a visible date. This is when students will be able to see and start the assignment.
8. Select a due date. Note: students can still complete assignments after the due -date, but you can grade the late assignments how you want.
9. Click Assign or Save (if you are assigning a collection).