📚 Readflexes Teacher Guide

Sign Up for Readflexes

1. Go to readflexes.com
2. Click Sign In in the top right corner
3. Choose to sign in with Google, or create an account with email and password
4. Once signed in, you'll be taken to the Gym (main dashboard)

Classes allow you to organize students and assign activities to them as a group.

Step 1: Go to Class Creation

Option A: From the Gym homepage

• Click the "Create a Class" button in the "My Classes" container

Option B: From the sidebar

• Click "My Classes" in the left sidebar
• Click "+ Create Class"

Option C: Direct URL

• Navigate to /gym/org/create

Step 2: Fill Out Class Information

1. Organization Name: Enter your school or organization name (e.g., "Lincoln Elementary")
2. Class Name: Enter a descriptive name for your class (e.g., "Period 3 Spanish", "6th Grade ELA")
3. Click "Create Class"

Step 3: Note Your Class Code

Create custom vocabulary sets with words and images for your students to study.

Step 1: Go to the Set Creator

Option A: From the Gym homepage

• Click the "My Sets" button in the "Make a Set" container

Option B: From the sidebar

• Click "Make a Set" in the left sidebar

Option C: Direct URL

• Navigate to /gym/create

Step 2: Create Your Set

1. Set Name: Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Chapter 5 Vocabulary", "Spanish Family Words")
2. Set Type: Choose the type of set you want to create:
   • Standard: Word cards with optional images (flashcards, matching, study)
   • Multiple Choice: Quiz questions with 4 answer choices
3. Category (optional): Select a category like "Spanish", "English", "Math", etc.

Step 3: Add Words to Your Set

For Standard Sets:

1. Add a Word:
   • Type the word in the "Word" field
   • Click "Search Images" to find an image from Unsplash
   • Or paste a custom image URL
2. Add More Words:
   • Click "+ Add Word" to add additional entries
   • Repeat until you have all your vocabulary words
3. Bulk Import (optional):
   • Click "Bulk Import" to paste multiple words at once
   • Enter one word per line
   • Images can be added individually afterward

For Multiple Choice Sets:

1. Add a Question:
   • Type your question text
   • Optionally add an image URL for the question
   • Enter 4 answer choices
   • Select the correct answer(s)
2. Add More Questions:
   • Click "+ Add Question"
   • Repeat for each question in your quiz

Step 4: Save Your Set

Save as Draft: Save your work without publishing

• Click "Save Draft" to continue editing later
• Drafts are private and only visible to you

Publish Your Set:

• Click "Save & Publish" when ready
• Choose visibility:
  • Private: Only you can see and assign this set
  • Public: Anyone can discover and use this set in the community library

Once you have a class and a vocabulary set, you can assign it to students.

Step 1: Go to the Assignment Page

Option A: From the Gym homepage

• Click "Assign Activity" in the "My Classes" container

Option B: From the sidebar

• Click "Assign Activity" in the left sidebar

Option C: Direct URL

• Navigate to /gym/assign

Step 2: Select Your Class

• Choose the class you want to assign to from the dropdown menu
• If you only have one class, it may be pre-selected

Step 3: Choose a Vocabulary Set

Option A: Your Custom Sets

• Click the "My Sets" tab
• Select one of your custom vocabulary sets

Option B: Curated Library Sets

• Browse by category (Spanish, English, Math, etc.)
• Select a pre-made set from the library

Option C: Community Sets

• Click "Community Sets"
• Browse or search sets created by other teachers
• Select a public set to assign

Step 4: Assign

• Click "Assign to Class"
• Students in your class will now see this assignment in their "My Assignments" section

There are multiple ways students can access Readflexes.

Method 1: Class Invite Link (Recommended)

1. Get Your Invite Link:
   • Go to your class details
   • Copy the invite link (e.g., readflexes.com/gym/join?code=ABC123)
2. Share with Students:
   • Post the link in your LMS (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.)
   • Email to parents
   • Display on your projector
3. Students Click Link:
   • Clicking the link automatically fills in the class code
   • Students just need to sign in or create an account
   • They can choose Google Sign-In or Email & Password
   • They're automatically added to your class

Method 2: Anonymous Quick Play (No account needed)

For quick practice sessions without accounts:

1. Students go to readflexes.com
2. Click on any game or activity
3. Play without signing in

Troubleshooting Login Issues

• Problem: Student can't sign in with Google
  • Make sure Google sign-in is allowed on school devices
  • Try using email/password instead
• Problem: Student entered wrong class code
  • Class codes are case-sensitive
  • Double-check the code with the student
  • Share the invite link instead
• Problem: Student forgot password
  • Click "Forgot Password" on the sign-in page
  • They'll receive a password reset email

Track student progress, view completed assignments, and see performance metrics.

View Class Overview

1. Go to My Classes:
   • Click "My Classes" in the sidebar
   • Or navigate to /gym/org
2. Select Your Class:
   • Click on the class name to see details
3. Class Dashboard Shows:
   • List of enrolled students
   • Recent activity
   • Assigned activities
   • Class statistics

View Individual Student Progress

1. From Class Dashboard:
   • Click on a student's name
   • View their individual progress on assignments
2. See Student Metrics:
   • Assignments completed
   • Quiz scores
   • Study time
   • Sets practiced
   • Badges earned

View Assignment Results

1. Go to Your Assignments:
   • Navigate to /gym/assign
   • Or click "Assign Activity" in sidebar
2. Select an Assignment:
   • Click on a previously created assignment
   • View completion status for each student
3. Assignment Data Shows:
   • Who has completed the assignment
   • Quiz scores (if applicable)
   • Time spent studying
   • Cards mastered
   • Completion date

Creating Effective Vocabulary Sets

Managing Classes

Assigning Activities

Multiplayer Quiz Games (¡Viva Readflexes!)

For live classroom quiz games:

1. Navigate to /viva-readflexes.html
2. Select "Teacher (Host)"
3. Create a room code and share with students
4. Select your vocabulary set
5. Students join using the room code
6. Start the game and award points as students buzz in
7. View live leaderboard throughout the game

Important URLs

Activity Types

Use this checklist for your first time using Readflexes:

• Create a teacher account
• Create your first class
• Save your class code
• Create a vocabulary set (or browse the library)
• Assign a set to your class
• Share class code/invite link with students
• Have students join your class
• Monitor student progress on the class dashboard
• Celebrate student achievements!

Support Resources

• Email Support: teacherdavidgreen@gmail.com
• Report Issues: GitHub Issues

Common Questions

Q: Can students see other students' progress?
A: No, student data is private. Only teachers can view class progress.

Q: Can I assign the same set to multiple classes?
A: Yes! Assign a set to as many classes as you need.

Q: Can students create their own vocabulary sets?
A: Yes! Students can create sets in their own account. You can browse and assign public student-created sets.

Q: How do I delete a class?
A: Go to the class dashboard and click "Delete Class". This cannot be undone.

Q: Can I edit a set after assigning it?
A: Yes, but changes won't affect already-completed assignments. Students will see the updated version on new attempts.

Q: What happens if a student forgets their password?
A: They can click "Forgot Password" on the login page to reset it via email.