NOTE: If you imported your class and students using the Import from Google Classroom, Import from Canvas, or Import from Schoology you DO NOT need to add students (Don't follow the directions in this article). As part of the class import processes, your students get Exploros accounts and are properly set up within their classes. You can update the rosters using roster syncing. However, If you do not use Google Classroom, Canvas, or Schoology, you can use the methods outlined below to create classes manually.

Watch this video to see various methods for adding students to a class.

Every class in Exploros has a unique class code. You can give this code to your students, and they can use it to enroll in the class. We recommend having students cut and paste the code when possible, to minimize issues. Once everyone is in, you can lock the class until the next time you need to make a roster adjustment. 

NOTE: For student privacy reasons, both teacher and student email domains need to be on record with Exploros when you are using a subscription product from Exploros or from a publishing partner (e.g. Wordly Wise, iSPIRE). If student email domains are not on record, your students may be prevented from joining a class.

Navigate to the class for the roster you want to adjust, and then choose Roster.

Once in the Roster screen, you will see a unique Class Code in a blue box.

Click the drop-down next to this box, and choose Student directions.

This will bring up a modal window with directions for how students can join the class for two cases: 

You can project these directions using a whiteboard, print them and hand them out, or cut and paste and email (for remote students). As students join the class, they will appear in your class roster. You can see the total number of students enrolled next to "Class Roster" on the left-hand navigation.

You can remove a student from the class by clicking the X next to the student's name. 

When you remove a student from the class, the student goes into your "All Your Other Students" list. This list is available from every class. It makes it easy for you to transfer a student from one class to another  For example, if you wanted to move a student from Class A to Class B you would remove the student from Class A, then navigate to Class B and select All Your Other Students. You can then add the student to Class B by clicking the plus next to his or her name. (Of course, you could also invite the student to join Class B by giving the student the Class B code.)

You can lock any class using the drop-down menu next to the class code. This prevents any additional students from getting into the class using the code. 

You can generate a new code at any time. Any student that tries to use the old code will not be able to enter the class. 

Students that do not have a school-based email or Gmail address need to be imported into a class. We do not generally recommend this approach because it can result in duplicate student accounts, but if students do not have school-based email, it is the only way. We recommend you read our SSO best practices article. 

Navigate to the class for the roster you want to adjust, and then choose Roster.

Once in the Roster Management screen, select Import from the left-hand menu. 

Download and upload a CSV file with student username and password information in it. Alternatively, you can cut and paste from a prepared list, or type each student’s first name, last name, username, and password. (Email address is optional and we do not recommend using this method if students have email or Gmail addresses.) Ensure that:

NOTE: Usernames in Exploros have to be unique, system-wide. This means that if you have a very simple username such as student1, there is a good chance it will already be taken, and you will need to change this username during the import process. It is better to start with usernames that are less likely to already exist (e.g. HISD10223912). 

Click “Next.” Review the information you have entered and make any necessary edits. Confirm the class roster list.

Email yourself a copy of the class information for safekeeping. Once you leave this screen, you will not be able to access the passwords you created for this class.

The student accounts are created and connected to your teacher account. They are automatically added to the selected class roster.  Students can log in using their username and password at https://app.exploros.com.

That’s it; your class roster is now set up.