Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are there videos demonstrating how to use each structure?

Yes, there are. We've made a whole page just for this. Please visit our How To Videos page.

What grades and subjects does Superstructures support?

Superstructures is built for classrooms where students can read and write and accordingly, we are typically used by 3rd-12th grade teachers. Early elementary teachers may find the platform a bit too complex to have students join and participate. Superstructures can also be utilized in higher education, PD and corporate settings- anywhere that group collaboration exists.

How do I create a teacher account and get started?

1. Create an account by navigating to superstructures.io and click Sign Up.
2. You can create an account with Google SSO or your own email if you prefer.
3. Once you create an account, you can either Create a structure or preview the Sample Structures to get an idea of what you can make.

How do I create an activity?

Navigate to app.superstructures.io and select Create. Select the activity you wish to create and enter the relevant information. For more information about how to create each activity, consult the How To button or see our YouTube channel. Once you click “Create [x] Structure”, your activity will be live. Students can join the activity by sharing with them the URL or having them go to soops.io and entering the code displayed above the activity.

How do students log in and access activities?

Simply open the activity and share with students the URL or have students go to soops.io and entering the code displayed above the activity.

Does the product work on Chromebooks, tablets, and mobile devices?

Students can participate in Superstructures activities on any Chromebook, laptop, or tablet. We do not support participation with mobile devices yet. Some features may not work perfectly on tablets.

Do I need to project the activity? 

It is up to you! Some teachers like to project their view at the front of the class. Students will be able to join, participate, and see peer contributions to an activity from their own device, though it can be helpful for the teacher to navigate and facilitate a discussion from a projected screen at the front of the room. It is important to note that if you enter Teacher View on a projected screen, information about students to highlight or discuss will be visible.

What if students write inappropriate comments?

Our AI oversight tools have a filter on inappropriate content. In most cases, students will see a message saying their contribution was inappropriate and we will ask them to revise. In the case an inappropriate comment has not been caught, you can delete any contribution from any student manually by clicking on it and then hitting “Delete this entry”.

Can I import my existing class rosters from [Google Classroom / School LMS]?

We do not support the creation of student accounts at this time. Students enter an alias which we associate their responses with but that does not persist when they join a new activity. 

How is student data protected and kept private?

We do not possess any personally identifiable information from students. Additionally all teacher account information is encrypted at rest and in transit. Please see our terms & conditions, privacy policy, and 3rd party data sharing agreement for more details. 

What does the info on Teacher View represent?

The left hand side board of Teacher View displays each student that has joined the structure. The dots next to their name are meant to represent how thoroughly they have contributed to the board (more dots = more contributions) and the icons represent badges students have earned with their contributions. You can click on Awards view to see posts that have been awarded or Activity to see a live feed of student contributions. On the bottom are class insights, provided by Soop your AI assistant. You can refresh any of the class patterns, suggestions for discussion, or students to highlight. You can also query Soop with any question about activity happening on the board. 

How do I set a timer? 

Click the timer button on top of the activity and select the amount of time. The timer will appear on student screens and notify them as time runs down. 

Have other questions?

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