> ## 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 teachers

> Setup and daily use for instructors using Coraltalk

This guide walks through setup and daily use for instructors using Coraltalk on their own or within a school organization.

## Create your account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Go to [coraltalk.com](https://coraltalk.com) and choose **Sign up**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select educator role">
    Choose **I'm an educator** (on mobile you may be taken to a dedicated educator signup page)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose authentication">
    Sign up with **email** (verification code) or **Google**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first class">
    After signup, you'll be guided to **upload your syllabus** and create your first **class** (teaching assistant)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If you were invited to a school, accept the invitation first — you will land on **home** and can create courses/classes inside the org.
</Note>

## Home and class list

**Home** shows:

* **My Courses** (organization teachers) — select a course, then see its classes
* **Self-paced learning** (where enabled) — independent practice outside a formal class
* **Create new class** / **Create new course** — empty states when you have nothing yet

Click a class card to open that class. Teachers land on the class **Summary** page with quick links to assessments and TA setup.

## Class Summary dashboard

From Summary you can launch:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Oral Test" icon="microphone">
    Create oral assignments (voice conversations + rubric)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Roleplay" icon="masks-theater">
    Scenario-based speaking assessments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Vid tickets" icon="video">
    Video question prompts with peer engagement
  </Card>

  <Card title="24/7 TA" icon="headset">
    Customize Coral and knowledge for student Q\&A
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Below the cards, **setup steps** and **resources** guide you through welcome content. Organization classes may also show **Insight of the week** after enough student conversations.

## Sidebar navigation (inside a class)

Typical teacher items:

| Section              | Purpose                                  |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Home / Summary**   | Dashboard overview                       |
| **Oral Assessments** | Manage oral assignment list              |
| **Roleplay**         | Create and review roleplay exams         |
| **Vid Tickets**      | Video ticket activities                  |
| **Chats**            | Review student conversations with the TA |
| **Customize**        | TA personality, knowledge, settings      |
| **Class List**       | Student roster and invitations           |
| **Curriculum**       | Upload syllabus and course materials     |
| **Usage**            | Monitor minutes and plan consumption     |
| **Integrations**     | Canvas LTI and API connection            |

<Info>Exact items depend on your plan and organization settings</Info>

## Invite students to your class

Use **Copy student link** in the sidebar to share a join URL. Students can also use a **class code** from **Class List**.

<Tip>
  Send the class link via your LMS announcement, email, or share it during the first day of class.
</Tip>

## Create assessments

<Accordion title="Oral assignments">
  Best for explaining understanding, defending written work, or structured oral Q\&A. Students have one-to-one conversations with Coral who evaluates against your rubric.

  [Learn more about oral assignments](/assessments/oral-assignments)
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Roleplay">
  Best for scenarios, negotiation practice, language conversation. Students engage in realistic role-based dialogues.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Vid tickets">
  Best for quick video responses and peer replies. Similar to Flipgrid but with deeper engagement.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Live oral exams">
  Scheduled exam sessions when your institution uses them. High-stakes assessments with optional proctoring features.
</Accordion>

## Review student work

Open an assignment to see **submissions**, AI **evaluation**, grades, and transcripts. Use filters for unwatched or by grade band.

<Info>
  Oral assignment settings let you hide evaluation or grades from students while keeping feedback visible.
</Info>

## Independent vs. school teacher

| Feature     | Independent                    | School organization               |
| ----------- | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------- |
| First class | Syllabus flow from signup      | Create **course**, then **class** |
| Billing     | Your subscription per class    | Often org-level billing           |
| Team        | N/A                            | **Team** in org sidebar           |
| Canvas      | Optional personal Integrations | LTI + org Integrations            |

## Tips for success

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Upload quality materials">
    Upload quality syllabus PDFs or docs — they power TA answers and oral context.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test before assigning">
    Run a **test submission** yourself with a personal email before assigning to a full class.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Monitor usage">
    Watch usage alerts in the sidebar; purchase more minutes before high-stakes weeks if on a minute-based plan.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Customize Coral's personality">
    Spend 5 minutes customizing your TA's voice, tone, and guardrails to match your teaching style.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Customize your TA" icon="sliders" href="/teaching-assistant/customize-ta">
    Configure Coral's personality
  </Card>

  <Card title="Oral assignments" icon="microphone" href="/assessments/oral-assignments">
    Create voice-based assessments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Canvas integration" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/integrations/canvas-integration">
    Connect Coraltalk to Canvas
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="life-ring" href="/troubleshooting/common-issues">
    Common issues and fixes
  </Card>
</CardGroup>