> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.coraltalk.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Guide for students

> How to join classes and complete assignments in Coraltalk

This guide helps students join classes, complete oral assignments, and use Coraltalk's learning features.

## Join a class

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your class link or code">
    Your teacher will share a **class link** or **class code** via email, LMS, or during class
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your account">
    If you don't have an account yet:

    * Go to [coraltalk.com](https://coraltalk.com) and click **Sign up**
    * Choose **I'm a student**
    * Sign up with email or Google
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join the class">
    * Click the class link, OR
    * Enter the class code on your home page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start learning">
    You'll see your class dashboard with available assignments and the 24/7 teaching assistant
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If your school uses Canvas, you may launch Coraltalk directly from your Canvas course — no separate login needed after the first time.
</Tip>

## Your class dashboard

After joining, your class shows:

| Section             | What you'll find                      |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Oral Learning**   | Oral assignments from your teacher    |
| **Roleplay**        | Scenario-based speaking practice      |
| **Vid Tickets**     | Video prompts and peer responses      |
| **Chat with Coral** | 24/7 teaching assistant for questions |
| **Materials**       | Course syllabus and resources         |

## Chat with your teaching assistant (Coral)

<Accordion title="What is Coral?">
  Coral is your AI teaching assistant trained on your course materials. Ask questions anytime, and Coral will help based on your syllabus and what your teacher uploaded.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="How to use Coral">
  1. Click **Chat with Coral** in your class
  2. Type or speak your question
  3. Get instant answers grounded in course content
  4. Continue the conversation for clarification
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What Coral can help with">
  * Explaining concepts from your syllabus
  * Reviewing material before exams
  * Clarifying assignment instructions
  * Practice questions and study help
</Accordion>

<Warning>
  Coral is designed to help you learn, not complete assignments for you. Your teacher can see conversation summaries.
</Warning>

## Complete oral assignments

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the assignment">
    Click on an oral assignment from **Oral Learning**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allow microphone access">
    Your browser will ask for microphone permission — click **Allow**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Have the conversation">
    * Coral will ask you questions based on the assignment
    * Speak naturally and clearly
    * Answer follow-up questions as they come
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit">
    When finished, submit your oral assignment
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for evaluation">
    Coral will evaluate your responses (may take several minutes)
  </Step>

  <Step title="View feedback">
    Check your grade and feedback when ready (visibility depends on teacher settings)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Testing your microphone**: Click the microphone icon before starting to test your audio. Speak clearly and in a quiet environment for best results.
</Tip>

## Complete roleplay assignments

Roleplay assignments put you in realistic scenarios:

1. Open the roleplay assignment
2. Read the scenario and your role
3. Have a natural conversation with the AI character
4. Complete the objectives given in the scenario
5. Submit and wait for evaluation

**Examples**:

* Practice a job interview
* Negotiate as a business professional
* Have a conversation in a foreign language
* Play a historical figure in a debate

## Participate in Vid Tickets

Vid tickets let you record video responses and engage with classmates:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Record your response">
    Watch the prompt and record your video answer
  </Step>

  <Step title="Unlock peer videos">
    After submitting, you can view and comment on classmate responses
  </Step>

  <Step title="Engage in dialogue">
    Reply to peers, continue discussions, and learn from different perspectives
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Technical requirements

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Browser">
    **Recommended browsers**:

    * Chrome (latest version)
    * Safari (latest version)
    * Edge (latest version)
    * Firefox (latest version)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Microphone">
    * Built-in laptop microphone works fine
    * Headset microphone recommended for better quality
    * Check privacy settings to allow browser microphone access
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Internet">
    * Stable internet connection required
    * Minimum 5 Mbps download/upload
    * Use WiFi or ethernet when possible
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Tips for success

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Test your setup first">
    Before your first assignment, test your microphone and internet connection in a low-stakes conversation with Coral.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Find a quiet space">
    Background noise can affect transcription quality. Find a quiet room for oral assignments.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Speak clearly and naturally">
    Don't rush. Speak as if you're explaining to a classmate. Pauses are okay.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use Coral for practice">
    Before an oral exam, practice explaining concepts to Coral in the regular chat. It's great preparation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check deadlines">
    Assignments may have due dates. Check your class dashboard regularly.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<Accordion title="Microphone not working">
  1. Check browser permissions (look for microphone icon in address bar)
  2. Make sure no other app is using your microphone
  3. Try refreshing the page
  4. See [Common issues](/troubleshooting/common-issues)
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can't hear Coral">
  1. Check your volume settings
  2. Make sure your browser isn't muted
  3. Try using headphones
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Class link isn't working">
  1. Make sure you're logged in
  2. Try copying and pasting the full URL
  3. Ask your teacher for a new link
  4. Contact [support@coraltalk.com](mailto:support@coraltalk.com)
</Accordion>

## Need help?

<Card title="Contact support" icon="envelope" href="mailto:support@coraltalk.com">
  Email us at [support@coraltalk.com](mailto:support@coraltalk.com) or ask your teacher for assistance
</Card>