Welcome to Pencil Spaces! This guide will help you get set up quickly and run smooth, engaging online sessions with your students.
Set-up your institution
1) Add students to your institution
Invite or add students to your institution so they can easily access your Spaces and sessions. Learn more here.
2) Set up your branding
Personalize Pencil Spaces with your logo and colors for a more professional experience. Learn more here.
3) Configure Pencil Spaces
Adjust permissions and settings to match your operating model - such as who can create Spaces, recording preferences, and more.
4) Connect your integrations
We support multiple integrations and also offer an API. Use the guides below to set these up:
Additional integrations are available here.
5) Share training with your teachers
Help teachers get familiar with Pencil Spaces by sharing our training resources at pencilspaces.com/training.
You can also share this article with students and parents.
6) Set up your schedule (optional)
If you’re using Pencil as a scheduling solution, learn how to set up your schedule here.
Running your first class
If you’re planning to run your own classes, follow the steps below. Everything you add to a Space is saved automatically, so you can reuse materials and pick up right where you left off next time.
1) Run a quick tech check
Before class, make sure your device, browser, camera, microphone, and network are ready.
2) Create your first Space
Create your virtual classroom where you’ll teach, collaborate, and share materials. Learn more here.
3) Invite students to your Space
Invite students by email or share a Space link so they can join your class. Learn more here.
After your first class
1) Review your billing
2) Review analytics and share recordings
All cloud recordings can be shared with your student. Learn more here.
Session analytics is stored separately and can be used to determine if the student's network connection was strong, and whether they were engaged on the call.
3) Get help
If anything doesn’t work as expected or if you have any questions, please reach out to our 24/7 Live Support by clicking the "Help" button at the top of your screen.
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