Authoring lessons

The authoring tools give you the flexibility to create your own learning material for use in {{#tlo}}Transparent Language Online{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}the CL-150 Learning Application{{/rr5}}. Instructors can use these features to make unique lessons for their classes{{#rr5}} or Cohorts{{/rr5}}, while others may want to make fun lessons for their own purposes.

Note: The authoring tools may not be available for all versions of the program.{{^web}} Authoring is best done on a computer, not a mobile device.{{/web}}

To start the process of authoring a lesson:

{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} Authoring in the navigation bar at the top of the screen to see the Authoring menu.
Do one of the following:

Select Vocab lessons to create your own vocab lesson or to edit an existing vocab lesson. These lessons use a set sequence of vocabulary drills and pronunciation exercises, and are useful for learners who want to focus on foreign language words and phrases. For example, you might use it to make lessons that correspond to the word lists in a textbook, or lessons that cover the phrases used in a certain type of conversation. You could even create grammar lessons, such as conjugated verb forms or nouns with irregular plurals. Feel free to experiment!
Select {{#tlo}}Flex lessons{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}LessonGin lessons{{/rr5}} to create your own {{#tlo}}flex{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}LessonGin{{/rr5}} lesson or to edit an existing flex{{#rr5}}LessonGin{{/rr5}} lesson. These lessons are based on authentic foreign language texts and teach the material through customizable activities such as reading comprehension questions, fill in the blank exercises, matching activities, and basic vocabulary drills. Any type of text can be used, so you can create culturally relevant lessons based on current events, classic texts, or any subject of interest.

See the online help for the authoring tool you chose for details on how to use it.

At any time, you can also{{#phone}} tap to see your notifications, tap Goal to see your goal progress, or tap Menu and{{/phone}} do any of the following:

Select your username in the menu to {{#tlo}}view and edit your profile or {{/tlo}}log out of the program.{{#tlo}} If you are using a trial account, the menu under your username will also tell you how many days remain in your trial.{{/tlo}}
{{#web}}Click Learning in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Learning from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Learning Path in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Learning screen, where you can work with your learning path{{^phone}}, view your progress, or open practice activities{{/phone}}. See Using the Learning screen for details.
Select Goals in the menu to go to the Goals screen, where you can view information on your daily learning goal, streaks, and shields{{#rr5}}, as well as any weekly or monthly learning requirements set for you by a reporting group administrator{{/rr5}}. See Understanding learning goals and streaks{{#rr5}} and Understanding learning requirements{{/rr5}} for details.
Select Learned Vocab in the menu to go to the Learned Vocab screen, where you can view and refresh your learned vocab. See Managing learned vocab for details.
{{#web}}Click Browse in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Browse from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Browse in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Browse screen, where you can browse for additional lessons and references to learn. All lessons shown on this screen are included with {{#tlo}}Transparent Language Online{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}the CL-150{{/rr5}}, so feel free to explore them! See Using the Browse screen for details.
{{#web}}Click Alphabet in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Alphabet from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Alphabet in the menu{{/phone}} to go to the Alphabet screen, where you can learn about the writing system of your language. See Using the Alphabet features for details.
{{#web}}Click Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Classes{{#rr5}} & Cohorts{{/rr5}} in the menu{{/phone}} to see information on your current classes{{#rr5}}, reporting groups, and Cohorts{{/rr5}}, including whether you have assignments or messages. You can also{{#tlo}} use class codes to{{/tlo}} enroll in new classes{{#rr5}}, groups, or Cohorts{{/rr5}} if necessary. See Managing classes{{#rr5}}, groups, and Cohorts{{/rr5}} for details. (Not all users enroll in classes{{#rr5}}, groups, or Cohorts{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}, and this feature may not be available in all versions of the program{{/tlo}}.)
{{#web}}Click {{#rr5}}Reporting{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}My Transcript{{/tlo}} in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#mobile}}Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select {{#rr5}}Reporting{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}My Transcript{{/tlo}} from the drop-down menu{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select {{#rr5}}Reporting{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}My Transcript{{/tlo}} in the menu{{/phone}} to{{#rr5}} make journal entries and{{/rr5}} run reports. See {{#rr5}}Making journal entries and Choosing reports{{/rr5}}{{#tlo}}Generating activity reports{{/tlo}} for details.{{^mobile}}{{#tlo}} (This feature may not be available in all versions of the program.){{/tlo}}{{/mobile}}{{#mobile}} (This feature{{#tlo}} may not be available in all versions of the program and{{/tlo}} is not available in offline mode.){{/mobile}}
Select Practice in the menu to go to the Practice screen, where you can choose activities to work with. See Choosing content for activities for details.
{{#web}}Click Resources in the top navigation bar{{/web}}{{#phone}}Select Resources in the menu{{/phone}} to see information on additional language and culture resources. Depending on your language, you may find Facebook communities, Twitter feeds, culture blogs, Word of the Day services, proficiency tests, and more. See Using the Resources screen for details. (Not all languages have additional resources.)
Tap in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then select App Settings from the drop-down menu to change settings associated with {{#tlo}}Transparent Language Online{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}the CL-150{{/rr5}} on this device, such as push notifications. See Changing app settings for details.
Click KidSpeak in the top navigation bar to open the KidSpeak application. (This feature is not available for all languages.)
Look at the mini goal-tracker in the top navigation bar to see how close you are to completing your daily learning goal{{#rr5}}, as well as any weekly or monthly learning requirements set for you by a reporting group administrator. If you have more than one goal, the tracker will rotate between them{{/rr5}}. See Understanding learning goals and streaks{{#rr5}} and Understanding learning requirements{{/rr5}} for details.
{{#web}}Click{{/web}}{{^web}}Tap{{/web}} the name of the current language at the top of the screen to change the language you are learning{{#tlo}}, if you have access to more than one language{{/tlo}}.{{#mobile}} In offline mode, you will only see learning languages for which you have already downloaded lessons.{{/mobile}}
Click Mobile Access in the upper right-hand part of the screen to see information on the mobile app associated with this program. (This option may not be available for all accounts.)
If you are logged in as an instructor or an administrator, click Learning Portal in the upper right-hand part of the screen and choose Instructor Portal or Admin Portal to access either of those portals. (These options may not be available for all accounts.)
Select Learning Language in the menu to change the language you are learning{{#tlo}}, if you have access to more than one language{{/tlo}}.
Click in the upper right-hand part of the screen, then do any of the following: Select {{#tlo}}Profile{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}Account options{{/rr5}} to {{#tlo}}view or edit your user profile{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}change your account options{{/rr5}}, download completion certificates, and more. Select Localization to change the interface language. Select Log out to log out of the program. (These options may not all be available for all accounts.)
Tap your username in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to {{#tlo}}view and edit your user profile{{/tlo}}{{#rr5}}change your account options{{/rr5}} or log out of the program.{{#tlo}} (In offline mode, profiles can only be viewed, not edited.) If you are using a trial account, the menu under your username will also tell you how many days remain in your trial.{{/tlo}}
Click in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to see your notifications. A number or an exclamation point will appear beside the icon if new notifications have been added since the last time you checked. See Managing Notifications for details.
{{#mobile}}Tap the circular flag image in the upper right-hand corner of the screen{{/mobile}}{{#phone}}Select Interface Language in the menu{{/phone}} to change the interface language. (This feature may not be available for all versions of the program.)
Select GO TO FULL SITE to view this site as it would appear on a desktop or laptop computer, instead of the version that has been optimized for use on a mobile phone. Be aware that some features may be difficult to use on a phone in this mode.

Authoring lessons

To start the process of authoring a lesson:

See also: