Welcome to the Collinear interface guide! This article will help you understand how to navigate our platform efficiently, locate important features, and customize your experience to suit your workflow.

Understanding the Dashboard

Your dashboard is the central hub for all your Collinear activities:

Dashboard Layout

• Header Navigation: Access primary sections like Classes, Assignments, and Analytics.
• Quick Actions: Create new assignments, add classes, or access recent items.
• Notifications: View alerts about graded assignments, student submissions, and system updates.
• User Menu: Access your profile, account settings, and help resources.

Main Dashboard Sections

1. Overview Panel: See at-a-glance statistics about your recent activity.
2. Upcoming Assignments: View and manage assignments with approaching due dates.
3. Recent Activity: Track recent submissions, completed gradings, and student interactions.
4. To-Do List: Manage tasks requiring your attention, such as assignments to grade or regrade requests.

Navigating Classes

Efficiently manage your classes and student groups:

Class List View

• Class Cards: Each class appears as a card with basic information.
• Quick Stats: See enrollment numbers and active assignment counts.
• Search and Filter: Quickly find specific classes by name, subject, or term.
• Sorting Options: Arrange classes by name, creation date, or activity level.

Class Detail View

1. Class Overview: See class statistics, student list, and active assignments.
2. Student Management: Add, remove, or manage student access.
3. Assignment History: View all assignments created for the class.
4. Class Settings: Adjust class-specific settings and preferences.

Working with Assignments

Create, manage, and grade assignments efficiently:

Assignment Creation

• Assignment Builder: Access the step-by-step assignment creation tool.
• Templates: Use or create templates for frequently used assignment types.
• Batch Operations: Create multiple assignments at once or copy to multiple classes.
• Import Options: Import assignments from external sources or previous terms.

Assignment Management

1. List View: See all assignments across classes or filtered by class.
2. Status Tracking: Monitor which assignments are active, due soon, or need grading.
3. Bulk Actions: Perform actions on multiple assignments simultaneously.
4. Archive Access: View and restore past assignments when needed.

Using the Grading Interface

Understand the tools available for reviewing and grading student work:

Grading Dashboard

• Submission Queue: See all submissions awaiting your review.
• Priority Sorting: Organize by due date, submission time, or custom priority.
• Batch Grading: Grade multiple submissions of the same assignment efficiently.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor your grading progress for each assignment.

Individual Grading View

1. Student Work Display: View the submitted work with AI annotations.
2. Grading Tools: Access tools for manual adjustments and additional feedback.
3. Rubric Panel: Apply rubric criteria and adjust point allocations.
4. Comment Library: Use saved comments for common feedback.

Customizing Your Experience

Tailor Collinear to match your preferences:

User Settings

• Profile Management: Update your personal information and preferences.
• Notification Settings: Control which alerts you receive and how.
• Display Options: Adjust layout, density, and color scheme preferences.
• Accessibility Features: Configure settings for improved accessibility.

Workspace Customization

1. Dashboard Layout: Rearrange dashboard components to prioritize what matters most.
2. Saved Filters: Create and save custom filters for assignments and classes.
3. Quick Access: Pin frequently used features for one-click access.
4. Theme Selection: Choose between light, dark, or automatic theme based on system settings.

Mobile Experience

Access Collinear on the go:

Mobile Interface

• Responsive Design: The interface adapts to your device’s screen size.
• Touch Optimization: Larger touch targets and simplified navigation for mobile use.
• Offline Capabilities: Review certain content even without an internet connection.
• Mobile Notifications: Stay updated with push notifications on your device.

Mobile-Specific Features

1. Quick Grade: Streamlined grading interface optimized for mobile devices.
2. Photo Upload: Directly capture and upload images of student work.
3. Voice Comments: Add feedback using voice recording instead of typing.
4. Simplified Views: Focused interfaces that work well on smaller screens.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Boost your productivity with keyboard shortcuts:

Navigation Shortcuts

• G + D: Go to Dashboard
• G + C: Go to Classes
• G + A: Go to Assignments
• G + S: Go to Settings

Action Shortcuts

• N + A: New Assignment
• N + C: New Class
• S: Search
• ?: View all keyboard shortcuts

For more detailed information about specific features or sections of the interface, please explore our other help center articles or contact our support team for assistance.