The online courses are for language teachers who are using the SmartClass HUB WEB application or SmartClass HUB installable application 5.0 and higher.
About This Course
SmartClass Academy Hub Basic Course is for teachers who are just starting to use the SmartClass Hub platform.
*Please note that the videos were recorded using version 6.0
This course will give you all the tools you need to get started with the SmartClass application. In 22 lessons divided into 3 chapters, you will master the basics to get you started.
✔️ 22 lessons with practical assignments
✔️ 55 min of videos
✔️ "START with Hub Checklist" Freebie
✔️ Extra resources
✔️ Access a private Facebook community
CHAPTER 1
✔️ 5 lessons with practical assignments
✔️ 17 minutes of videos
✔️ Chapter 1 will help you to create your classes, download content, and register your students.
CHAPTER 2
✔️ 6 lessons with practical assignments
✔️ 14 minutes of videos
✔️ In Chapter 2, you will learn about SmartClass Content, how chapters are structured, how to customize SmartClass content, how to assign activities, and how to teach students how to complete activities.
✔️ 14 minutes of videos
✔️ In Chapter 2, you will learn about SmartClass Content, how chapters are structured, how to customize SmartClass content, how to assign activities, and how to teach students how to complete activities.
CHAPTER 3
✔️ 11 lessons with practical assignments
✔️ 24 minutes of videos
✔️ In Chapter 3, you will learn how your students will interact with the Hub and how to review students' work. It is important to guide your students through the different activity types. You will become an activity expert!
✔️ 24 minutes of videos
✔️ In Chapter 3, you will learn how your students will interact with the Hub and how to review students' work. It is important to guide your students through the different activity types. You will become an activity expert!
Plan Your Time!
Download and print the Academy Checklist to help you stay on track.
* Before You Get Started *
After registration, check your email for a welcome message with a link you must use to access SmartClass Academy.
If you don't see an email within 10 minutes, check your spam folder.
If Academy Chapter 1 remains grayed out, this article may help.
If the problem persists, do not hesitate to contact Fernando at service@robotel.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will get access to online courses in these scenarios:
All institutions that purchased the SmartClass HUB can register their teachers for 3-month access to SmartClass Academy. Registered teachers will receive the enter link.
SmartClass Academy is for active customers only. This means if your institution is under an active Service & Maintenance Agreement or you are still within your subscription period, you have access to the academy.
To register, contact us at service@robotel.ca.
All online courses require an internet connection as they are offered through a web browser.
Generally, you'll interact with the course videos, follow instructions, and complete short exercises.
In preparation for a course, it is important that you have successfully logged into the HUB using your school server information and your personal log-in credentials on your own computer.
There are a few ways you can get answers to your questions quickly.
1 - The fastest help is offered by Robi, the intelligent chatbot. Just open the chat conversation with him and follow the suggestions.
2 - You can join our Facebook community of teachers who are using the HUB to ask questions.
3 - If you can't find the answer you are looking for, you can always email your trainer who was assigned to support you.
Make sure to contact service@robotel.ca if you experience any tech issues.
Review the detailed study hours for a specific course at the top of this page.
Here are some general numbers:
- each course has 1 to 3 chapters
- each chapter has 4 to 10 video lessons
- each video lesson is from 1 to 5 minutes
- each lesson includes practice time of 5 to 15 minutes
How to plan your studies
Every learner is different, and not everyone learns at the same pace. The duration and weekly study figures are an estimate and might not be completely accurate for every learner. If you think you might need more time, please factor this into your planning.
If you did not finish the course before the expiration day or you'd like to study the material after your access expires, you can get additional 3-month access by contacting your assigned trainer.