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Class Instructors
Each class can have multiple instructors. This guide covers how to manage who can teach and manage a class.
Overview
Instructors assigned to a class have the ability to:
- View all students and their progress
- Review and grade student submissions
- Create, edit, and publish lessons
- Manage curriculum (units and lessons)
- View class analytics and reports
- Modify class settings (within their permissions)
Viewing Class Instructors
- Navigate to My Classes
- Click on a class to open Class Detail
- Scroll to the Instructors section
The instructors list shows:
- Instructor name
- Their role in the class (Primary/Secondary)
- Email address
- When they were added
Adding an Instructor to a Class
Prerequisites
The person must be:
- A registered user in your organization
- Assigned the "Instructor" role (set by an admin)
Adding the Instructor
- Open Class Detail for the class
- Scroll to the Instructors section
- Click "Add Instructor"
- Search for the instructor by name or email
- Select their role:
- Primary - Full control, can manage other instructors
- Secondary - Can teach and manage students/lessons
- Click "Add"
Changing Instructor Roles
- In the Instructors section, find the instructor
- Click the Edit (pencil) icon next to their name
- Change their role dropdown
- Click "Save"
Role Permissions
| Permission | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| View class | Yes | Yes |
| Add/remove students | Yes | Yes |
| Create/edit lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Publish content | Yes | Yes |
| Review submissions | Yes | Yes |
| Manage other instructors | Yes | No |
| Edit class settings | Yes | No |
| Delete class | Yes | No |
| Delete class | Yes | Yes |
Removing an Instructor
- In the Instructors section, find the instructor
- Click the Remove (trash) icon
- Confirm the removal in the dialog
Notes:
- A class must always have at least one instructor
- If removing the last instructor, you must first add another
- Removed instructors lose immediate access to the class
Instructor Activity
You can see when instructors last accessed the class:
- In the Instructors section, look at the Last Active column
- If an instructor hasn't been active recently, they may not be teaching the class
Best Practices
Recommended Setup
- 2-3 instructors per class - Provides coverage for absences
- One primary, others secondary - Clear decision-making authority
- Include a backup instructor - For emergency coverage
Communication
- Coordinate with co-instructors on who teaches what
- Use the activity feed to stay informed
- Discuss grading approaches for consistency
Maintenance
- Review instructors at the start of each semester
- Remove instructors who are no longer teaching
- Add new instructors before the semester begins
Troubleshooting
Can't Find Someone to Add
- They may not be in the organization yet (contact admin)
- They may have a different role (must be "Instructor")
- Check spelling of name/email
Remove Button Not Available
- You may not have permission (must be Primary or Admin)
- There may only be one instructor (cannot remove last one)
Instructor Can't See the Class
- Verify they were added successfully
- Check they have the correct role in the organization
- Confirm the class is not deleted