Getting Started as Educator
Introduction to Summations
Accessing Summations
Summations System Requirements
This article outlines the recommended software and hardware requirements for accessing and using Summations. We recommend using a desktop or laptop ...
Syllabus Inserts
Instructors often include a section about Summations in their syllabus to help students understand what it is and provide them with the necessary info...
Introducing Summations to Your Students
Introducing Summations to your students ensures they understand how to navigate and use the platform effectively to succeed in your course. Including ...
Summations Account
Create an Instructor Account on Summations
Creating an instructor account involves setting up a profile that allows educators to create and manage course content, communicate with students, and...
Managing Account Information
This article explains how educators can manage their Summations account information. Log in to your Summations Educator dashboard and click on your na...
Login Using One-Time Password
This article explains how educators can simplify the sign-in process using the One-Time Password (OTP) feature. With OTP, educators can access their...
Password Reset
If you’ve forgotten your password or need to reset it for security reasons, Summations makes the process straightforward. This article explains how ed...
Getting Started with Summations
Course Setup
Create a Course on Summations
After creating your instructor account, you can start setting up a course, which serves as a hub for all course materials, quizzes, assignments, and s...
Educator: Navigating your Summations Course
With Summations, educators and institutions can deliver personalized, interactive learning experiences using primary sources. This guide provides an o...
Add co-instructor or TA to your course
To invite or add a team member to the course in Summations, there are three pre-set roles: Instructor , Co-Instructor , and TA (Teaching Assistant)...
Invite students to join your course
Instructors can add and invite students to their Summations course through the 'Students' tab within the course. They can also monitor enrollment st...
Course Management
Create a Course on Summations
After creating your instructor account, you can start setting up a course, which serves as a hub for all course materials, quizzes, assignments, and s...
Duplicating Existing Course
If you are teaching the course again next semester and want to reuse the content, the Duplicate feature allows you to easily copy your course materi...
Course Setting
The course settings allow you to add or update essential information about the course, including the Course Name, Course Code, Subject, and Course Sta...
Add co-instructor or TA to your course
To invite or add a team member to the course in Summations, there are three pre-set roles: Instructor , Co-Instructor , and TA (Teaching Assistant)...
Invite students to join your course
Instructors can add and invite students to their Summations course through the 'Students' tab within the course. They can also monitor enrollment st...
Building Course Materials - Units Tab
Add Units
Now that your course is set up, it's time to start building your lecture. From your homepage, select the course where you want to add materials and be...
Add Textbook
In Summations, the AI Textbook feature allows instructors to build customized textbooks using primary sources. Educators can upload their own materi...
Add Presentations
In Summations, the Add Presentation feature enables educators to upload, organize, and share presentation files for specific courses or topics. Pres...
Add Materials
The interactive material feature on Summations provides a blank canvas for instructors to design customized learning modules. This feature allows you ...
Add Quiz
The Add Quiz feature allows educators to create interactive quizzes to assess student understanding of course material. This tool offers the flexibi...
Add Assignment
The Add Assignment feature enables instructors to create, manage, and assign coursework to students. Educators can provide assignment details, inclu...
Add File
The Add File feature under units allows educators to upload and share files with students, ensuring resources are accessible and well-organized. Edu...
Building Course Materials - Quizzes Tab
Building Course Materials - Assignments Tab
Building Course Materials - Announcements Tab
Building Course Materials - Students Tab
Building Course Materials - Submissions Tab
Building Course Materials - Settings Tab
Creating Assessments
Building Quizzes or Tests
A key feature of Summations is its ability to create and administer quizzes and tests. These assessments are essential for evaluating student understa...
Building Assignments
A key feature of Summations is its ability to create and manage assignments, enabling educators to evaluate student understanding while gaining valuab...
Assigning and Grading
Assign as a Non-Graded Practice Quiz or Test
Assigning a practice quiz or test as non-graded allows students to practice and refine their knowledge without the pressure of grades, supporting thei...
Assign as a Graded Quiz or Test
This feature enables educators to assign quizzes or tests that contribute to students' final grades. Assessments can be configured for automatic scori...
Test Accommodations
In cases where students have special needs or are working with the accessibility office, extra time can be granted to help them complete a quiz or ass...
Using the Test Proctoring System
The Test Proctoring System in Summations is designed to help professors maintain academic integrity and create a secure testing environment for thei...
Assigning an Assignment
This article explains how educators can assign assignments to their students on Summations. Once you have finished building your assignment and it is ...
Navigating the Submissions
The Submissions Tab provides instructors with a centralized and organized view of all student quiz and test submissions for their courses and serves...
Using Collaborative Insight Tool
Using Summations AI
Using Summations AI-Powered Course Outline
Summations AI-Powered Course Outline simplifies course planning by generating comprehensive, customizable course outlines from course descriptions. T...
Using Summations AI-Powered Textbook
In Summations, the AI Textbook feature allows instructors to build customized textbooks using primary sources. Educators can upload their own materi...
Using Summations AI-Powered Presentation
Summations AI-Powered Presentation empowers educators to generate lecture slides from a wide array of materials, including uploaded or selected prima...
Using Summations AI-Powered Interactive Material
The Interactive Material feature on Summations offers a blank canvas for instructors to design customized learning modules. This versatile tool allo...
Using Summations AI-Powered Question
The Summations AI-Powered Question feature enables educators to effortlessly create interactive quizzes to assess student understanding of course ma...
Using Summations AI-Powered Assignment
The Summations AI-Powered Assignment feature enables educators to create assignments effortlessly while adhering to principles of critical thinking,...