How to use the Class Feature
Learn how to set up and manage classes in Edge Factor.
This tool helps instructors assign videos, lessons, and activities—then track student engagement, outcomes, and progress in one place.
Where to Find the Class Feature
How to Add Students to a Class
How to Track Student Grades and Progress
Role TroubleshootingWhere to Find the Class Feature
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Available only to users with the Instructor role.
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Go to your Workspace using the left-hand menu.
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If you don’t see the Workspace icon, check your role under:
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⚙️ Gear Icon → My Profile → Scroll to your organization → Confirm your role.
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How to Create a New Class
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Go to your Workspace.
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Click the ➕ New Class button.
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Fill in the following:
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Class Name
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Grade
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Educator
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Optional: Class description and color theme
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Click Save.
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Your class will now appear in your Workspace. (No class limit!)
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To delete a class: Hover over it and click the 🗑️ trash bin icon, then confirm.
How to Create an Assignment
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Inside a class, click ➕ Add Assignment (center or top-right—both work).
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Enter:
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Assignment name
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Due date (optional)
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Description (optional)
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Thumbnail image (optional)
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Click Save to add it to your class.
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To delete an assignment: Hover, click 🗑️, and confirm.
How to Assign Content
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Browse the Library or any content page.
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Hover over a video or feature and click the ➕ Assign button.
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In the pop-up:
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Toggle ON your desired class.
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Click Go to Assignment.
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Choose an assignment (or create one) → Click Assign.
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You’ll get a confirmation message.
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Go back to your class → You’ll now see the assigned content.
Note: Badges, Journey Stops, and Lessons (e.g., from Financial Literacy or Interview 101) will show in separate rows, not inside assignments.
How to Add Students to a Class
Option 1: Add Students Manually
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Open your class → Click ➕ Add Student.
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Search by name or email address.
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Select students → Click Add.
Note: Students must have already logged in and be assigned to your school to appear.
Option 2: Share the Class Code
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Click Share Class Code in the top-right of your class.
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A 6-digit alphanumeric code will appear.
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Have your students:
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Log in
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Verify their name and school (top-right corner)
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Click the Join button beside the search bar
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Enter the code to join your class
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How to Track Student Grades and Progress
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Open your class → Click Students & Grades tab.
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See:
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Role
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Last login
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Progress on assigned content
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Click Grades to review:
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Not Started / Started / Completed statuses
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Any assignments needing grading or feedback
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Role Troubleshooting
If you can't access the Workspace:
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Check your role:
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⚙️ Gear Icon → My Profile → Scroll to see your organization and role.
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If incorrect, email us and we’ll update it!
Need Help?
We're here to support you every step of the way:
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Live Chat: Click the chatbot on any Edge Factor page (Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM ET)
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Email: support@edgefactor.com