Frequently Asked Forum Questions

1. How Do I Create a Group?

Use the Create New Group link under the "All Groups" icon or your user dropdown menu in the top-right corner. Follow the steps provided after clicking the link.

2. How Do I Edit My Group's Information?

Go to your group's page and click the three dots to the right of the group menu bar. Select "Manage" to access editing options on the left side of the screen.

3. How Do Students Find and Join My Group(s)?

• Copy and share the group link shown in your browser's address bar when on the group page.
• Students can also:
  • Search by group name using the search icon in the top-right corner.
  • Then click "Join Group" or "Request Access" depending on the group's privacy settings.

Questions About the Instructor Dashboard

• How Can I Simplify the Dashboard's Display?
• How Do I Set Up a Course?
• How Do I Add Students to My Course?
• How Do I Create a Lesson?
• How Can I Embed Content (e.g., Google Docs)?
• How Do I Create a Quiz/Assignment?
• What Question Types Can I Use in the Quiz Builder?
• How Can I Use a Quiz as a Worksheet Answer Document?
• How Do I Share My Quizzes and Lessons with Students?
• How Can I Share a Quiz with Another Instructor?

Miscellaneous Questions

1. Do I Have to Create a Course to Share Quizzes or Lessons?

Quizzes: Yes, if you want see your users' scores.
Lessons: No, lessons can be shared and accessed without being part of a course.

2. Why Does My Lesson/Quiz Say "Looks Like You Got Lost"?

Ensure all course materials (course, lessons, and quizzes) share the same display settings (e.g., "Published" or "Draft"). Verify the link is up-to-date by clicking the "Update" button. Trashed materials will also show this message.

3. How Can I Limit Course Access to Approved Students?

Use the "Password Protect" option in your course's visibility settings. OR, create a group, the set the course to "Closed" and require students to join the associated group (you can set this up in the Instructor Dashboard under Course > Groups).

4. What's the Difference Between an "Open" and "Free" Course?

Open Course: Available to anyone, even without an account.
Free Course: Requires users to register and enroll.

5. How Can I Use My Zoom Account Through AssignmentsToGo?

Sync your group with your Zoom account to create and manage meetings within the group. Students can join meetings directly from their group feed using the "Join Meeting" button.

6. Where Do I Host a Zoom Session?

Hosts must use the Zoom website/app to run sessions. The "Join Meeting" button is for participants only.