How do I add students to my courseware class?

The following steps will help you add students to your class one at a time from your Progress team dashboard.

Step 1: Open your Team dashboard

1. Log into courseware.toonboom.com.
2. In the left-hand navigation, find the Progress team dashboard.

Step 2: Add a new student

1. Click the Add User button.

   

2. The Add New User form appears:

   

3. Enter the student's information:
   • First name: Use either the student's real name, a student ID, or an anonymous identifier. See About Student Privacy and Data Guidance for more options.
   • Last name: Same as above.
   • Email: Use a real email, a school-provided email, or a generic placeholder email. The student only needs a username and password to access the courseware. Note that each student must use a different email address. A Welcome email will be sent to the student after registration including their login and password. 
   • Username: Create a unique username or reuse the email address as the student’s username for simplicity.
   • Password: Create a password for your student that can either be sent to them automatically via system email, or shared with them directly. You can also choose to require that the student updates their password upon first login ensuring they have a unique custom password for secure access.
4. Select the User Group for this student. This should be your class group. 
   E.g: "Springfield High School - Class 01".
5. Click Submit.

Step 3: Student password tips

Once the student is added, they will receive a login email from the platform. However, many school networks block external emails.

Recommended approach: 
Create a password for each student and distribute it to them directly (on paper, through your school's messaging system, etc.). This avoids relying on the platform email.

To set or reset a student's password:

1. From your Team dashboard, click on the Edit button next to the student's name.
2. In the Password field, enter a new password and save.

Q&A

Question:

I added a student but they cannot log in?

Answers:

• Make sure the student is using the correct username (their email address) and the password you set for them.
• If you relied on the platform login email, it may have been blocked by the school's email server. Try resetting the password manually and sharing it with the student directly.
• Check that the student was assigned to the correct user group.

Question:

Can I add students before my semester starts?

Answer:

Yes. You can add students at any time during your 12-month access period. There is no requirement to add them immediately.