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How do I help my students get started on Albert?

Learn how to support students with account set-up, including account creation, class enrollment, and practice on Albert.
Kyle Ward avatar
Written by Kyle Ward. Updated over a week ago

The following directions are written for your students: You can copy and paste the directions and then share them directly with students on your Learning Management System (Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, etc.), via email, or on your class website.

Step 1: Directing students to create an account

Note: If students have a Google or Clever account, they should use Clever or Google sign-in and skip confirming their account via email.

  1. Go to www.albert.io. Click Sign-Up in the top-right corner.

  2. Fill in the required information (the boxes with red stars).

  3. Click Sign-up.

  4. A confirmation email will be sent to you. Use the link in the email to confirm your account, then follow the on-screen prompts to activate your account.

Step 2: Directing students to join your class

How to join your Albert class when your teacher has sent an email invitation

  1. Find the email from Albert. Check with your teacher to see which email address has been invited.

  2. Click the link in the email. You will be brought to www.albert.io.

  3. Log in with the same email that has been invited.

  4. Look for the new class in your Classes tab.

  5. Click Accept to join the class.

How to join your Albert class when your teacher uses Google Classroom sync

  1. Go to www.albert.io.

  2. Log in to Albert using the same email that you use for Google Classroom or use the Google Single Sign-On.

  3. Look for your classes in your Classes tab. You will already be enrolled in the class.

How to join your Albert class with the class enrollment code

  1. After logging into Albert, click on the Classes tab at the top of the page

  2. Click on the Join Class button in the top right corner 

  3. Finally, add your unique class code to the Enter enrollment code field. Note: the class code is case sensitive.

Note: Teachers can find their unique class code on the Classes tab by clicking the Invite Students button and the Display Class Code button.

Note: When inviting students via emailed invitation or Google Classroom sync, students that already have an Albert account can accept the invitation directly on Albert and will appear as "Enrolled." Students listed as "Invited" must create their Albert accounts to accept the invitation.

Step 3: Directing students to begin practicing on Albert

Note: Once you have assigned Albert practice, direct students to complete the relevant assignments on their class dashboard. If you’re using Albert for independent practice, you can share this article with your students.

How to begin practicing on Albert

  1. Click the Classes tab, then click on the class you would like to work on.

  2. Your active assignments will appear on the lefthand side of your screen. Click on the assignment you wish to work on.

  3. Click Start Assignment. [Pro-tip]: Any assignments with a time limit should be completed in a single session.

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