Using the Assignments Screen
The Assignments screen shows the assignments{{^phone}}, messages, and general information{{/phone}} for a class{{#rr5}} or Cohort{{/rr5}}.
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Information on each major section of the screen appears below:
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To use the{{^phone}} ASSIGNMENTS panel on the{{/phone}} Assignments screen:
- Read the information at the top of the assignment list to see how many lessons are currently assigned to this class{{#rr5}} or Cohort{{/rr5}}, how many have been completed, how many are in progress (meaning they have been started but not yet completed), and how many have not been started.
- Read the names of the lessons assigned to the selected class{{#rr5}} or Cohort{{/rr5}}, then do any of the following:
{{#mobile}}- To download a lesson, tap . This feature is not available in offline mode. Note: If lesson you are trying to download is part of a course, the program will display a message indicating that the entire course will be downloaded, not just the individual lesson. Tap Download on that message to complete the download.
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- To open a {{#mobile}}downloaded {{/mobile}}lesson, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}}{{^phone}} the button beside{{/phone}} it{{^phone}}, which may be Learn, Start, Review, Read, or Open depending on the type of lesson{{/phone}}.
- To see progress and due date information for an individual lesson, look at the icons. The icon to the left of a lesson name will indicate your progress with that lesson. To the right of the lesson name, the icon indicates that a lesson is an assignment. The icon indicates an assignment that has a due date, which you can see by hovering over the icon. The calendar icon will be red if the due date has passed.
- To display more information about a lesson,{{^phone}} including the category and the learning language,{{/phone}} {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} . To hide the additional details, {{^phone}}{{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} {{/phone}}{{#phone}}tap Cancel{{/phone}}.
- To display the vocab items included in a lesson, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} then select View {{^mobile}}Vocab{{/mobile}}{{#mobile}}Content{{/mobile}} from the menu which appears. (This option may not be available for all lessons.)
{{#rr5}}{{#web}}- To add a lesson to your RSS feed, click then select Add to RSS Feed from the menu which appears. This option will not be available for all lessons, and may not be available in all versions of the program.
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- To mark a {{#mobile}}downloaded {{/mobile}}lesson as learned because you already know the words and phrases it contains, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} then select Mark as Learned from the menu which appears. All the vocab items from the lesson will be added to your learned vocab, and the lesson will be considered completed. (Some classes{{#rr5}} or Cohorts{{/rr5}} may not allow this option for assignments{{#mobile}}, and it is not available for any lessons in offline mode{{/mobile}}.)
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- To export a lesson the focuses on vocabulary as a .b4x file for import in other Transparent Language programs, click then select Export as B4X from the menu which appears. (This option will not be available for all lessons.)
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{{#mobile}}- To delete a downloaded lesson from your device, tap then select Delete from Device. The files for the lesson will be removed from the current device, although any words or phrases that you have learned from it will remain in your learned vocab. You can download the lesson again at any time.
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- To share a link to a lesson with another user, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} then select Get Shareable Link from the menu which appears.{{#web}} You can copy the link to the Clipboard, then paste it in another program to send it to someone else.{{/web}} Consult Sharing Links to Lessons for details. (This option will not be available for all lessons.)
{{#web}}- To unenroll from a class{{#rr5}} or Cohort{{/rr5}}, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} the Unenroll{{#tlo}} from Class{{/tlo}} link at the bottom of the list of assignments. Note: You may be asked whether to remove or keep the assignments from the class{{#rr5}} or Cohort{{/rr5}} in your learning path. If so, choose an option according to your preference, then click OK. (Unenrolling is not available for all classes{{#rr5}} or Cohorts{{/rr5}}{{#mobile}} and is not available in offline mode{{/mobile}}.)
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Note: Transparent Language, Inc. is not responsible for lessons or other content created or edited by outside sources.
- To return to the main {{^phone}}Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}}{{/phone}}{{#phone}}Class{{/phone}} screen,{{^phone}} {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} the name of the current class{{#rr5}} or Cohort{{/rr5}} at the top of the assignment list. Alternatively, {{#web}}click Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}.{{/phone}}{{#phone}} tap in the heading.{{/phone}}
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To use the PROFILE panel on the Assignments screen:
- Read the class{{#rr5}} or Cohort{{/rr5}} information presented in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- To email the instructor, {{#web}}click{{/web}}{{^web}}tap{{/web}} that person's email address.
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To use the MESSAGES panel on the Assignments screen:
- Do one of the following:
- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} the New tab to display a list of new messages that have not yet been opened. Instructors may use messages to clarify assignments, add helpful info, remind you of due dates, and more, so you should check your new messages often.{{#mobile}} Note: Messages are not available in offline mode.{{/mobile}}
- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} the Read tab to display a list of messages that you have already read.
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- If there are more messages than can be displayed at once, use the following options below the messages to navigate the list:
- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} to go to the first screen of messages.
- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} to go to the previous screen of messages.
- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} any of the numbers to go to the corresponding screen of messages.
- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} to go to the next screen of messages.
- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} to go to the last screen of messages.
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- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} any message to open it so you can read its contents.
- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} OK to close the message when you are done.
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To use the menus and buttons at the top of the screen:
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At any time, you can also{{#phone}} tap to check your goal progress, tap to display your notifications, or tap and{{/phone}} do any of the following:
{{#phone}}- Select Switch to Desktop Site to display the desktop version of this site instead of the mobile version. Be aware that some features may be difficult to use on a mobile device in this mode.
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{{#phone}}- Select your username in the menu, then do any of the following:{{#tlo}} Select Account Information to view or edit your user profile.{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}} Select Account Information to change your account options.{{/rr5}} Select Change Language to change the learning language. Select App Settings to change settings associated with this app on this device. Select Log Out to log out of the program. (These options may not all be available for all accounts.)
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- {{#web}}Click Learning in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Learning from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Learning Path in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Learning screen, where you can work with your learning path{{^phone}}, view your goals, refresh your learned vocab, and open practice activities{{/phone}}. Consult Using the Learning Screen for details.
{{#phone}}- Select Goals in the menu to go to the Goals screen, where you can view information on your daily learning goal, streaks, and shields{{#rr5}}, as well as any weekly or monthly assigned goals set for you by a reporting group administrator{{/rr5}}. Consult Understanding Learning Goals and Streaks{{#rr5}} and Understanding Assigned Goals{{/rr5}} for details.
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{{#phone}}- Select Learned Vocab in the menu to go to the Learned Vocab screen, where you can view and refresh your learned vocab. Consult Managing Learned Vocab for details.
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- {{#web}}Click Browse in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Browse from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Browse in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Browse screen, where you can browse for additional lessons{{#tlo}} and references{{/tlo}} to learn. All lessons shown on this screen are included with {{#tlo}}Transparent Language Online{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}the CL-150{{/rr5}}, so feel free to explore them! Consult Using the Browse Screen for details.
{{#rr5}}- {{#web}}Click Language Resources in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Language Resources from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Language Resources in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Language Resources screen. The resources vary by language, but may include language proficiency tests, overviews, alphabet exercises, cultural resources, language learning tips, grammar information, and more. Consult Using the Language Resources Screen for details. (This feature may not be available for all languages.)
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- {{#web}}Click Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} in the menu{{/phone}} to return to the main CLASSES{{#rr5}} & COHORTS{{/rr5}} screen. Consult Managing Classes{{#rr5}}, Groups, and Cohorts{{/rr5}} for details.
- {{#web}}Click {{#rr5}}Reporting{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}My Transcript{{/tlo}} in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select {{#rr5}}Reporting{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}My Transcript{{/tlo}} from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select {{#rr5}}Reporting{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}My Transcript{{/tlo}} in the menu{{/phone}} to{{#rr5}} make journal entries and{{/rr5}} run reports. Consult {{#rr5}}Making Journal Entries and Choosing Reports{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}Generating {{#rr5}}Activity{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}Transcript{{/tlo}} Reports{{/tlo}} for details.{{^mobile}}{{#tlo}} (This feature may not be available for all accounts or in all versions of the program.){{/tlo}}{{/mobile}}{{#mobile}} (This feature{{#tlo}} may not be available in all versions of the program and{{/tlo}} is not available in offline mode.){{/mobile}}
{{#phone}}- Select Practice in the menu to go to the Practice screen, where you can choose activities to work with. Consult Choosing Content for Activities for details.
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{{#phone}}- Select Hands-Free Autoplay in the menu to learn and review vocabulary without the need to interact with the screen. Consult Choosing Content for Hands-Free Autoplay for details. (This option may not be available for all accounts.)
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{{^mobile}}{{#tlo}}- {{#web}}Click Resources in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#phone}}Select Resources in the menu{{/phone}} to display information on additional language and culture resources. Depending on your language, you may find Facebook communities, X feeds, culture blogs, Word of the Day services, proficiency tests, and more. Consult Using the Resources Screen for details. (Not all languages have additional resources.)
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{{#mobile}}- Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select App Settings from the drop-down menu to change settings associated with {{#tlo}}Transparent Language Online{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}the CL-150{{/rr5}} on this device, such as push notifications. Consult Changing app settings for details.
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{{#web}}{{#tlo}}- Click KidSpeak in the top navigation bar, then do either of the following: Select Open KidSpeak to open the KidSpeak application. Select Copy Shareable Link to copy a link to the KidSpeak program that you can share with other Transparent Language Online users. Consult Sharing a KidSpeak Link for details. (KidSpeak is not available for all languages or all versions of the program.)
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{{#web}}{{#rr5}}- Click Authoring in the top navigation bar to make or edit your own lessons for use in the CL-150 Learning Application. Consult Authoring Lessons for details. (Authoring may not be available for all accounts.)
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{{#rr5}}- {{#web}}Click Getting Started in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Getting Started from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Getting Started in the menu{{/phone}} to find useful information for new users of the CL-150 Learning Application. Consult Using the Getting Started Menu for details.
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{{#web}}- Consult the mini goal-tracker in the top navigation bar to check how close you are to completing your daily learning goal{{#rr5}}, as well as any weekly or monthly assigned goals set for you by a reporting group administrator. If you have more than one goal, the tracker will rotate between them{{/rr5}}. Consult Understanding Learning Goals and Streaks{{#rr5}} and Understanding Assigned Goals{{/rr5}} for details.
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{{^phone}}- {{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} the name of the current language at the top of the screen to change the language you are learning{{#tlo}}, if you have access to more than one language{{/tlo}}.{{#mobile}} In offline mode, only learning languages for which you have already downloaded lessons will appear.{{/mobile}}
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{{#web}}- Click Mobile Access in the upper right-hand part of the screen to display information on the mobile app associated with this program. (This option may not be available for all accounts.)
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{{#web}}- If you are logged in as an instructor or an administrator, click Learning Portal in the upper right-hand part of the screen and choose Instructor Portal or Admin Portal to access either of those portals. (These options may not be available for all accounts.)
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{{#web}}- Click the round flag button in the upper right-hand corner (for example, ) to change the interface language used for buttons, help files, and text on the screen. Note: The flag shown depends on the selected interface, so the appearance of this button varies. This setting does not affect the language you are learning.
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{{#phone}}- Select Learning Language in the menu to change the language you are learning{{#tlo}}, if you have access to more than one language{{/tlo}}.
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{{#web}}- Click in the upper right-hand part of the screen, then do any of the following: Select Account Information to {{#tlo}}view or edit your user profile{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}change your account settings{{/rr5}}. Select Update Password to change your password. Select Notification Settings to change which type of notifications you receive. Select Certificates & Tests to download completion certificates. Select Change Language to change the learning language. Select Log Out to log out of the program. (These options may not all be available for all accounts.)
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{{#mobile}}- Tap your username in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to {{#tlo}}view and edit your user profile{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}change your account options{{/rr5}} or log out of the program.{{#tlo}} (In offline mode, profiles can only be viewed, not edited.) If you are using a trial account, the menu under your username will also tell you how many days remain in your trial.{{/tlo}}
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{{#web}}- Click in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to display your notifications. An indicator will appear beside the icon if new notifications have been added since the last time you checked. Consult Managing Notifications for details.
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{{^web}}- {{#mobile}}Tap in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to change the interface language. Note: The flag shown depends on the selected interface, so the appearance of this button varies.{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Interface Options in the menu to change the interface language.{{/phone}} (This feature may not be available for all versions of the program.)
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{{#web}}- Click in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to open the Help menu, then do any of the following: Select Help Documentation to open this help file. Select Switch to Mobile Site to display the mobile version of this site instead of the desktop version. Select Feedback to offer feedback on this program.
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