Classroom Setup
Everything you need to know about setting up and managing Narrato in your classroom
Setting Up Your Digital Classroom
Narrato makes it easy to create a safe, engaging digital space for your students to develop their writing and creative skills. This guide will walk you through the setup process and best practices.
Simple setup - Get your classroom online in minutes
Safety first - Customizable protection for your students
Curriculum integration - Align with your teaching objectives
Setup Process
Register Your School
Begin by registering your school or classroom on Narrato. You'll need to provide basic information about your institution and verify your status as an educator.
What You'll Need:
- School name and location
- Your professional email address
- Brief description of how you plan to use Narrato
Create Your Classroom
Once approved, you'll receive a unique school code. Use this to create your virtual classroom space and customize it to fit your needs.
Customization Options:
- Classroom name and description
- Age group and grade level
- Safety and privacy settings
- Content moderation level
Generate Student Access
Create access codes for your students. These codes will automatically place them in your classroom group with the appropriate safety settings.
Access Options:
- Individual student codes
- Group access codes for classes
- Printable instruction sheets for students
- Parent permission templates (for younger students)
Create Learning Activities
Use the teacher dashboard to create assignments, writing prompts, and collaborative projects for your students.
Activity Types:
- Creative writing assignments
- Collaborative storytelling projects
- Reading and response activities
- Visual storytelling exercises
Classroom Management
Student Management
Tools to organize and monitor your students' activities and progress.
- Student roster management
- Activity tracking and reports
- Group creation for collaborative work
- Individual progress monitoring
Assignment Tools
Create, distribute, and evaluate creative assignments for your class.
- Assignment creation with templates
- Deadline setting and reminders
- Feedback tools with annotation
- Assignment completion tracking
Safety Controls
Customizable safety features to protect your students online.
- Content moderation settings
- Interaction permissions
- Content visibility controls
- Flagged content alerts
Parent Communication
Tools to keep parents informed and involved in their child's creative journey.
- Parent permission management
- Activity reports for parents
- Showcase options for student work
- Parent information templates
Best Practices
Getting Started
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Begin with a simple introduction activity to familiarize students with the platform
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Create clear guidelines for appropriate content and behavior
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Start with structured prompts before moving to open-ended assignments
Engagement Strategies
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Use the collaborative features for group storytelling projects
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Create themed writing challenges with specific goals
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Incorporate peer feedback with guided response templates
Assessment Approaches
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Use the annotation tools to provide specific, constructive feedback
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Create rubrics that balance technical skills with creativity
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Track progress over time with portfolio-based assessment
Parent Involvement
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Send regular updates about classroom activities on Narrato
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Host a virtual showcase of student work for parents
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Provide guidance for parents on how to discuss their child's creative work
Ready to Set Up Your Classroom?
Join educators across Europe who are using Narrato to engage students in creative writing and digital literacy.
Coming late 2025