Before you begin

Updated 15 Jan 2025

Before you assign Learning Catalytics in class, check this Planning Toolkit for Mastering and MyLab courses, or this Planning Toolkit for all others.

• Decide how Learning Catalytics will achieve your teaching goals.
• Explore the Learning Catalytics interface and content.
• Identify ways to use Learning Catalytics to teach your students.
• Identify ways to measure student learning gains.

Check a few potential issues:

• Does your classroom have enough capacity for all students to be online simultaneously? Confirm this with your IT department.
• Do all your students have Web-enabled devices they can bring to class? (They can use any Web-enabled device: laptop, tablet, or phone.)
• Do your students already have access to Learning Catalytics through your course? If not, remind them to purchase access before the first assignment.

• Talk to students about what they gain by using Learning Catalytics.

Also refer to the resources available on the Educator Training & Support website.