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Quick Start Guide

Get started with SkillShop in just a few minutes! This guide will walk you through the essential steps to begin your learning journey or start managing educational content.

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Choose Your Path

I'm an Educator

Set up courses, create content, and manage student learning

I'm a Student

Start learning with personalized content and AI assistance

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Educator Quickstart

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Access SkillShop Client

Navigate to the main SkillShop application at your institution’s URL or localhost:5173 for local development.
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Create Your First Course

  1. Click “Create Course” on your dashboard
  2. Enter course name, description, and basic details
  3. Choose your course structure (linear, modular, or path-based)
  4. Set learning objectives and target skills
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Add Content

  1. Navigate to the Content section
  2. Upload videos, documents, or other learning materials
  3. Use AI-powered tools to generate summaries and extract topics
  4. Organize content into logical sequences
4

Create Your First Assessment

  1. Go to Assessments and click “New Assessment”
  2. Choose question types (multiple choice, short answer, essay)
  3. Use AI to generate questions from your content
  4. Set up rubrics for subjective questions
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Build a Learning Path

  1. Navigate to Learning Paths
  2. Create a new path with your course content
  3. Set prerequisites and learning objectives
  4. Preview the student experience
Use the AI-powered content discovery feature to find relevant educational materials from external sources and integrate them into your courses.

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Student Quickstart

1

Access Learning Client

Navigate to the Learning Client at your institution’s URL/learn or localhost:5174/learn for local development.
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Set Up Your Profile

  1. Complete your learner profile with interests and goals
  2. Select your preferred learning style and content types
  3. Set your availability and learning schedule
  4. Choose notification preferences
3

Explore Available Content

  1. Browse the content library by subject or skill
  2. Check out trending and recommended content
  3. Use the search function to find specific topics
  4. Bookmark interesting materials for later
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Start Your First Learning Session

  1. Choose a recommended learning path or individual content
  2. Begin with an introductory video or reading
  3. Take notes using the built-in note-taking tools
  4. Complete any associated practice exercises
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Get AI Tutoring Help

  1. Click the Live Tutor button when you need help
  2. Ask questions about concepts you don’t understand
  3. Request additional practice problems
  4. Get personalized study recommendations
Your progress is automatically tracked across all learning activities, so you can always see how you’re advancing toward your goals.

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Essential Features to Try

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For Educators

Use the AI-powered search to find relevant educational materials from across the web. The system can automatically import and organize content from YouTube, academic papers, and other educational resources.
Generate quiz questions automatically from your content using AI. The system can create multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions with appropriate difficulty levels.
Monitor student progress with detailed analytics showing engagement, completion rates, skill development, and areas where students need additional support.

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For Students

The AI learns your preferences and suggests content that matches your learning style, interests, and current skill level.
Engage with content through interactive videos, practice exercises, and real-time feedback systems.
Get instant help from the AI tutor, including explanations, additional examples, and personalized practice problems.

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Next Steps

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