Populi Basics

Getting Started with Popul

Introduction to Popul

• The video aims to familiarize students with the Popul platform, emphasizing that not all features may be set up initially.

• Future step-by-step videos will provide additional guidance for using Popul effectively.

Logging into Your Account

• Students should check their email for their username and a link to access Popul.

• After clicking the link, users are redirected to the login page where they can create a password and accept policy terms.

Navigating the Homepage

• The homepage features important links at the top, including profile settings, help, notifications, and alerts about registration or payments.

• Users can view scheduled events and courses they are enrolled in directly from the homepage.

Course Registration Process

• To register for a course, navigate to your profile and select the registration tab.

• Available courses are marked with a green plus sign; clicking it opens a popup to confirm enrollment.

• If needed, students can remove an enrolled course easily by clicking 'remove'.

Understanding Class Structure in Popul

Accessing Active Courses

• From the homepage, click on "my courses" to view active courses currently being taken.

Course Dashboard Overview

• Each course dashboard includes sections like welcome information and weekly lessons available for students.

Course Information Pages

• The schedule page outlines expected dates for activities but notes that these dates may change due to academic policies or dynamics.

Lesson Details

• Lessons include overviews with key highlights indicated by colored banners (e.g., tasks that need completion).

Submitting Assignments in Popul

Types of Assignments

• Assignments can be submitted as quizzes, essays, or summaries. Each type has specific guidelines provided by instructors.

Essay Submission Process

• To submit an essay assignment: navigate through lessons until you find your task listed under 'to-do'.

Important Submission Guidelines

• Essays must be written directly in designated text boxes; uploading files is not permitted. Draft saving is allowed before submission.

Finalizing Assignment Submission

• After writing an essay, click 'submit' to finalize. A confirmation popup will appear; ensure no work is placed in comments section as it’s not meant for submissions.

Assignment Submission Guidelines

Importance of Proper Submission

• Students are warned against writing or uploading files in the incorrect area, as this may lead to lost work and unrecorded grades. Responsibility lies with the student.

Submitting a Summary Assignment

• To submit a summary assignment, navigate to the lesson's colored to-do banner or under assignments. Click on the link for detailed instructions.

• Follow all formatting requirements, including cover page specifications as outlined in the lesson.

Uploading Your Work

• Submit your work by uploading a PDF file; you can either select it or drag and drop into the designated area.

• A confirmation message will appear once your file is successfully submitted. Avoid using the comments section for uploads.

Taking Tests and Quizzes

Accessing Quizzes

• When a quiz is included in your lesson, click on it to view details before starting.

Quiz Preparation

• Read guidelines carefully regarding time limits and specific instructions prior to beginning the quiz.

Completing and Submitting Tests

• Answer all questions without leaving any blank spaces. After completion, click "submit test" for grading.

Utilizing Video Content for Learning

Accessing Course Videos

• Videos related to course content can be accessed within selected lessons; settings options are available for customization.

Subtitle Features

• YouTube offers automatic subtitle translation; enable captions and select preferred languages from available options.

Enhanced Video Features

• For more features, open videos directly on YouTube where additional settings can be adjusted.

Audio Translation Feature

• Some videos may offer audio translation in multiple languages; however, this feature is still being tested and may not always provide clear audio quality.