Help Articles

Articles on how to use Simbi (read.simbi.io).

25 articles in this collection
Written by Alex Gillis, Arienne Stevenson, and Janessa Ferrell

Getting Started with Simbi

The Quick Start Guide for Educators

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Earning Volunteer Hours with Simbi & Simbi Foundation

How do I volunteer using the Simbi reading platform?

Written by Alex Gillis
Updated over a week ago

Add Student Class List with CSV Upload

Looking for a way to create multiple student accounts using a CSV file?

Written by Janessa Ferrell
Updated this week

Timing Shown on Group Leaderboards

Why doesn’t my volunteer time match the narration time on the group leaderboard?

Written by Alex Gillis
Updated over a week ago

Group Leaderboards

What are group leaderboards and how do they work?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Recording Issues

What to do if my narrations sound distorted?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Signing on with Google or Microsoft single sign-on

How can I sign into Simbi using my existing Google or Microsoft account?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Account Settings

How can I change my account settings, avatar, name, password, email, and notification preferences?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Tips to Help Struggling Readers

4 practical ways to help struggling readers with Simbi: Read Along, Narrate, Digital Highlighter, Text Settings

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Check and Re-record Narrations

How can I double check the quality of my narrations, and re-record if necessary?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Checking Student Reading Level

Can I use Simbi to determine if my students' are meeting grade level expectations?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Schedule a time to speak with a Simbi team member for a 1-on-1

Have a complex question? Looking to speak with a Simbi team member?

Written by Alex Gillis
Updated over a week ago

Edit Learner Accounts

How can I edit the information that a student or educator added to a student account?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Set Up My Class on Simbi

Learn how to get your class set up on Simbi

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Microphone Permissions

How do I set up recording with microphone permissions?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Library Filters

How can I use filters to select library books?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Narrate

What is the Narrate feature and how does it work?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Educator Resources

Where can I find tips and ideas for using Simbi in my classroom?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Assignments

How do I send reading assignments to my group members? How do I complete an assignment I received?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Transfer Students to New Class or Group

How can I transfer a student with an existing Simbi account to my new class or group?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Groups

How do I create groups and add participants? How do I manage or delete my groups?

Written by Alex Gillis
Updated over a week ago

TellMe

How can I use TellMe voice recordings to assess my students' understanding?

Written by Arienne Stevenson
Updated over a week ago

Journey

What's the Simbi Reading Journey?

Written by Alex Gillis
Updated over a week ago

Earning Points (Simbi Stars)

What are Simbi Stars, and how do I earn them?

Written by Alex Gillis
Updated over a week ago

Read Along

What is Read Along, and how does it work?

Written by Alex Gillis
Updated over a week ago