Getting started
Navigating the platform
Top navigation bar
Top action bar
Left side control panel
Top navigation bar
Tasks – lists all the tasks for each class
Library – lists all the texts available for each class
Reader – allows you to view, read, and highlight your text
Contact – allows you to contact us with suggestions, questions, or issues you've encountered
Notifications – learn about new tasks and other activities
Profile – includes language and accessibility settings; Sign out
Top Action Bar
Location breadcrumbs – Allows an overview of your path
PDF control – Allows zoom in and out and page control
Highlight menu – Allows selection of colors and control over the highlights you create
Thumbnails panel – Shows page thumbnails
Comments – Opens the comment panel
Dark mode – Switches between light and dark mode view
Add Alethea on Canvas
Go to Modules in the relevant course
If no modules exist, create one
3. Click the (+) icon on the right-hand side of the new module
4. Fill in the form:
a. Select ‘External Tool’
b. Click ‘Alethea’
c. Check the ‘Load in new tab’ option
d. Click ‘Add item’
5. A link to Alethea will appear. Once you click on the link, your course on Alethea will be created and a new Alethea tab will open. Your Alethea assignments, grades and feedback will be synchronized with Canvas.
6. Publish the link.
Upload texts to the library
Go to the library page
Select the relevant course on the left side panel
Click on the ‘Add text’ button on the top right to open the dialog window
Click on ‘Upload file’ and select a PDF file – it should be digital and not scanned.
Fill in author name and title (category is optional)
Click ‘Add text’. If you can’t see the file in your library after a few seconds, refresh the page.
You can edit and delete text items by hovering on the item and clicking the right-side icons.
If you can’t view the file or encounter any other issue with your library, please contact us.
Make the Most of Your Semester with Alethea
Onboard your students
Start by introducing your students to the platform and share our onboarding materials with them.
Develop consistent reading habits
Implement weekly readings for active and continuous engagement.
Dynamic course planning
Rather than loading all your reading assignments at the beginning of the semester, consider allowing room for improvement by gradually refining your assignments throughout the term. This approach enhances the learning experience for both you and your students.
Give your students credit for Alethea assignments
We recommend allocating at least 10% of final grade for the submission of all (or most) of Alethea assignments.
Challenge your students with gradual intensity
start with relatively simple tasks, while increasing complexity throughout the semester.
Use Alethea to prepare for class
Go over the task data page, look at the heatmaps and review your student answers to prepare for your next class.
Contact us
Hiccups are inevitable, you might run into some issues and need our attention. Whether it's a crash or suggestions for improvements - we want to hear from you!
To reach out, click on the 'contact us' button on the top navigation bar and fill in your information as seen here. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
If needed you can add a screenshot to your message.
You can also email us at support.alethea@clarivate.com
