To help learn how to best use 8BM, we put together some little hints, tips and videos.
1: How to create an account
Click sign up in the top right
Enter your name, password and location
Activate your account from the email that's sent to you
Say hello to the community
Select which subjects you want to learn
Select which subjects you could teach or share (aka informally chat about) with the community
You’re registered and can now explore the site!
Congratulations on registering!
2: Finding and requesting a lesson
Check the ‘My matches’ page to see your subject matches
Explore these or search for new subjects in the toolbar - anything from philosophy to lucid dreaming...
You can choose from experienced teachers or informal sharers
Check out their profile to learn more about them
Request a session by clicking the ‘request session’ button
The more info you add, the more likely the teacher will accept it
When it’s accepted, you’ll receive a confirmation email
If you can’t find a subject you want to learn, check back regularly as new users are joining all the time!
If you receive a lesson request, accept it to give back to the community (and increase the chances of yours being accepted!)
Congratulations on scheduling your first lesson!
3: How to start your lesson
Log into 8BM before your lesson
5 minutes before it starts, the lightbulb will flash
Hover over it, and in the dropdown you will see your upcoming lesson - click ‘open whiteboard’
Your virtual classroom will appear - enjoy your lesson!
You can also access it from your lessons page
Enjoy your lesson!
The 8BM platform is made from amazing volunteers around the world. We’ll keep improving it for you, so be sure to let us know what you'd like to see improved so we can make!
We hope you enjoy exploring all the learning possibilities.
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