Getting Started
Getting Started for Students
Learn how to set up your student account, join live video sessions, use the interactive whiteboard, complete tasks, and track your learning progress on tutorkamun.
Getting Started for Students 🎓
Welcome to tutorkamun! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started, join live sessions, collaborate on the whiteboard, and complete your tasks.
Account Setup & Onboarding
Received an Email Invitation? Your tutor or parent may have already invited you. Check your inbox for an invitation link to get started right away!
Joining via Invitation
- Open your email invitation from tutorkamun.
- Click the invitation link to go directly to account setup.
- Set your password and complete your profile name.
- Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
- Log in to access your student dashboard!
Direct Student Registration
- Visit app.tutorkamun.com and click Sign Up.
- Select Student as your role.
- Enter your email address and a secure password.
- Complete your profile details.
- Verify your email address to activate your account.
Understanding Your Dashboard
Your dashboard is your central hub for learning on tutorkamun:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Task Stats | See outstanding tasks, completed work, and your average score (0–100%) |
| Upcoming Sessions | View your next scheduled tutoring sessions with join countdowns |
| Session Credits | Check your available session credits allocated by your parent or tutor |
| Recent Activity | Latest graded tasks, tutor feedback, and unread messages |
Pro Tip: Check your dashboard before every session to view upcoming assignments and session notes!
Joining Live Video Sessions
When session time arrives, joining your live classroom is seamless and secure.
How to Join a Session
- Log in to your Dashboard or navigate to Calendar.
- Locate your active session and click Join Session (available when your tutor starts the session).
- Audio Setup Check: Choose to complete an audio test (Join with Audio Check) or proceed directly (Skip Check).
- Grant Browser Permissions: Allow camera and microphone access when prompted by your browser.
- You're in! You will immediately see your tutor's video feed and the shared interactive whiteboard.
Live Session Tools & Controls
During live video sessions, you have access to interactive classroom controls:
- Mic & Camera Toggle: Mute or unmute your microphone or turn your camera feed on or off.
- Background Blur: Click the Blur button to blur your camera background for privacy.
- Connection Indicator: View real-time connection quality. If your connection drops briefly, the system will automatically attempt to reconnect without interrupting your session.
- In-Session Chat: Send text messages or web links to your tutor during the lesson.
For optimal session performance, use a desktop browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) with a stable internet connection.
Using the Interactive Whiteboard
Every live session features an integrated, real-time collaborative whiteboard for visual learning.
Whiteboard Capabilities
- Real-Time Collaboration: See your tutor's drawings, notes, and equations instantly as they write.
- Drawing & Shapes: Use pens, highlighters, rectangles, circles, arrows, and lines to work through problems together.
- Text Tools: Type notes and answers directly on the board.
- Visual Lesson Templates: View interactive diagrams, charts, and visual lesson plans prepared by your tutor.
Completing Assigned Tasks
Tutors assign tasks (homework and practice exercises) to reinforce learning between sessions.
Viewing & Submitting Tasks
- Click Tasks in the sidebar navigation.
- Filter between Outstanding (due) and Completed tasks.
- Click a task card to view full instructions, reference materials, or attached study guides.
- Complete your work as instructed and click Mark as Complete.
- Your tutor will review your submission and assign a score with feedback.
Understanding Your Scores
When your tutor reviews a task, you will receive a grade out of 100%:
| Score Range | Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100% | 🟢 Green | Excellent work |
| 70 – 89% | 🟡 Yellow | Good work with minor areas to review |
| 50 – 69% | 🟠 Orange | Satisfactory; review tutor feedback carefully |
| Below 50% | 🔴 Red | Needs improvement; review concepts with your tutor |
Accessing Session Notes & Summaries
After every live session, your tutor shares detailed session notes and key takeaways:
- Go to Sessions and select a past session from your history.
- Click View Session Notes to review key concepts covered, formulas, and recommended practice areas.
Communicating with Your Tutor
Stay in touch with your tutor between sessions:
- Go to Messages to send direct text messages to your tutor.
- Ask questions about assigned tasks or request session schedule changes.
Next Steps
- Explore the Live Sessions Guide for video classroom tips.
- Learn more about Task Management and score tracking.
- Visit the Student FAQ for common questions.