Your First Steps

• What is SpacesEDU?

  SpacesEDU is a web and mobile platform where teachers, students, and families capture, communicate, and reflect on student learning — all in one place. Who is it for? Role What they do Teachers Create classes, post activities, provide feedback, assess learning Students Share work, reflect on progress, build portfolios Families View their child's learning journey and communicate with teachers | Admins | Manage school/district accounts, reporting, and settSome readers

• Your First Month using SpacesEDU: A Step-By-Step Guide

  Get your classroom up and running with digital portfolios in five steps, plus one bonus step to bring families on board. Step 1: Read the Getting Started Guide Download the Getting Started with SpacesEDU guide (PDF) to understand the basics before setting anything up. Step 2: Set Up Your Learning Environment Prepare your physical or virtual space for reflective, tech-friendly learning: [How doFew readers

• How do I create an account?

  This article explains how to create a SpacesEDU account for teachers, students, and family members. Before You Start If your school uses Single Sign-On (SSO), you will be guided to your school's login page automatically after entering your email. No separate sign-up form is needed. If your school uses SpacesEDU Pro with rostering, your account and classes may already be set up. Try logging in before creating a new account. Students with a QR code from their teacher do not need toSome readers

• How do I create a class?

  This article explains how teachers can create and configure classes in SpacesEDU. Before You Start If your school or district uses SpacesEDU Pro with Class Rostering, your classes and students may already be set up. Log in to check before creating a new class. If you see an empty class called My First Class, you can rename and customize it instead of creating a new one. Click the class name and select Edit. Teachers can have up to 20 active (unarchived) classes at a time.Few readers

• How do I create a post?

  Posts are the best way to connect with your students and families, share multimedia content, and create an engaging virtual learning environment. The instructions below might seem like a lot, since we've tried to make Posts as flexible as possible, and we explain each of the options in detail here. Don't worry; once you try it for yourself, you'll find that it's quick and easy to add whatever kind of posts you want! Step 1: Start a New Post Select Create (bottom-right of the Feed orSome readers

• Tips and suggestions for your first Teacher Post

  Creating your first Teacher Post may seem intimidating but we are here to help! Check out our infographic or read on below. 1. Introduce Yourself Introducing yourself to the class can be an easy way to break that first-post bubble. Wrap-up your introduction with a reflFew readers

Customizing your Spaces

• What is a Space?

  A Space is where learning happens in SpacesEDU. Teachers create Spaces to organize how students share, reflect, and collaborate. There are three types: Space type What it does Who sees posts Class Space A shared space for the whole class All students (configurable) 1:1 Space A private space between teacher and individual student Only that student and the teacher | Group Space | A collaborative space for a subset of students | Only students in that grPopular

• How do I create a Space?

  Before You Start A Class Space is already set up for you when your account is created. You don't need to create one manually. You can create additional 1:1 Spaces and Group Spaces at any time. Want to learn the difference between space types? See What is a Space? Creating a 1:1 Space A 1:1 Space gives each student a private space shared only with you. You don't need to create a separate space for each studFew readers

• How can I update Space settings?

  This article explains how to configure access and visibility settings for Class, Group, and 1:1 Spaces in SpacesEDU. Before You Start By default, all spaces are set to the highest level of privacy (Hidden). Settings control what students and family members can see and do in each space. You can update settings at any time without affecting existing posts. How to Update Space Settings Click Spaces Click the menu button (3 dots) on the space you want to edit CliSome readers

Starting with Students

• How do I set up my classroom environment?

  This article helps you create a physical classroom environment that supports digital portfolios, reflective learning, and peer collaboration in SpacesEDU. We've broken it into three steps. Step 1: Create Your Physical Learning Environment Set up the technology Make sure students have easy access to a personal or shared device so they can build their portfolio as learning happens. If devices are shared, create a simple reference sheet with steps for logging in, logging out, charging,Few readers

• How do I set up a remote learning environment?

  This article walks you through preparing a remote or hybrid learning environment that supports digital portfolios in SpacesEDU. We've broken it into three steps: setting up the environment, setting expectations, and considering all learners. Step 1: Create Your Learning Environment Set up the technology Ensure each student has access to a device and internet connection. Encourage students to designate a quiet workspace at home, separate from distractions. A helpful framework for yoFew readers

• How do I invite students to join my class?

  This article explains how teachers can invite students to join a class in SpacesEDU using a Class Code or Google Classroom. Before You Start If your school uses SpacesEDU Pro with Class Rostering, your students are added automatically. You don't need to invite them manually. If you already see a class with students in your account, you're all set. If you don't see the Invite Students option, your class list is managed by automatic data imports. [Learn more about rostering](httSome readers

• How do students create their accounts?

  This article explains how students can sign up for a SpacesEDU account and join classes manually. Before You Start Students rostered into classes with SpacesEDU Pro don't need to sign up manually. Their classes appear automatically when they first log in. Manual sign-up requires an email address. Student accounts without email can only be created through rostering. Email validation is not required, so students can use a school-provided or fictitious email if necessary. LookingFew readers