Use the classroom
Open a student's classroom, communicate professionally, and manage teaching resources.
Open a classroom
- Click Students in the tutor navigation.
- Find the Student in the list and select the row.
Desktop The list contains active teaching assignments with or without an online classroom. - The classroom opens with Notes, Resources, and Assessments tabs.
Read and send classroom messages
- Open the Notes tab and read the conversation from oldest to newest.
- Use the message box at the bottom to write a professional Student-specific update.
Desktop Tutor messages appear on the right; staff messages from others appear on the left. - Click Send message.
Link a resource inside a message
- Click Reference Classroom Resources beside the message box.
- Choose one or more resources already linked to the classroom.
- Write the message and click Send message. The resource appears as an openable card inside the message.
Upload a resource
- Open the Resources tab and click Add Resource.
- Keep Upload new selected, choose a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, JPEG, or PNG file up to 5 MB, enter the Display title, and choose the Subject.
Desktop The uploaded file is added to your Resource library and linked to this Classroom. - Click Upload and link.
Link an existing resource
- Open Add Resource and select Link existing.
- Search your Resource library, select a resource that is not already linked, choose the subject, and click Link Resource.
Desktop Already linked resources are disabled.
Download or manage a resource
- On the Resources tab, open the three-dot menu beside the resource.
- Choose Download, Edit Resource, Unlink from Classroom, or Delete Resource.
Desktop Unlink removes the Classroom connection; Delete removes the Resource itself and should be used with care.
Use the classroom on mobile
- Use the same Notes, Resources, and Assessments tabs. Scroll inside the conversation to read older messages.
Mobile The tabs remain at the top of the classroom on mobile.