Getting around in SMART amp

After you sign in to SMART amp, your home page opens.

Tutorial videos

The first time you sign in to SMART amp, the Quick Start Videos for Teachers displays. You can watch videos explaining features or tap Start Exploring to start using SMART amp.

To review the tutorial videos while in the class dashboard or home page, tap your photo or the icon in the top-right of the screen, and then tap Tutorial videos.

Home page

There are differences between what you see on a teacher homepage and the student homepage.

A teacher's home page displays the following:

• Add a class: add a class for your students to join any time.

• Join a class: tap a class icon if you own the class, or use the six-digit code or QR code provided by the teacher to join a class.

• Go to workspaces: see a list of all the workspaces and workspace templates that you’ve created or that have been shared with you.

A students's home page displays the following:

• Join a class: type in the six-digit code or scan the QR code provided by the teacher to join a class.

• Go to workspaces: see a list of all the workspaces and workspace templates that you’ve created or that have been shared with you.

Class dashboard

Once you join a class, the class dashboard opens. Use the tabs along the top of the dashboard to quickly access different features.

• Tap the SMART amp icon in the top left of the screen to return to your home page at any time.

• View Class tab

  • Use this tab to see who’s in your class or to switch classes. Teachers can also edit the class from this tab.

  • Teachers: See Adding a class for more information on adding a class and connecting your classroom.

  • Students: See Joining a class for more information on connecting to classes.

• Create and Share tab

  • Use this tab to create a new workspace and to see all the workspaces you’ve created or that have been shared with you.

  • See Creating and managing workspaces for more information on collaborating with participants in real time.

• Assess tab

  • Use this tab to ask or answer instant poll questions or to see the results of assessments.

  • Teachers: See Asking the class questions for more information on asking questions and viewing class reports.

  • Students: See Answering questions for more information on answering questions and viewing your own reports.

• Tap your photo or the icon (avatar) in the top-right of the screen to sign out, to access Support or to open the online Help.