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Get started with CoGuide Standby

Set up CoGuide Hybrid Mode in your classroom in three simple steps and start seeing participation clearly while keeping your teaching flow intact.

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Step 1: Set up your classroom

Download and install the CoGuide application on your classroom device. The app works on Windows, macOS, and tablets.
1

Download

Visit coguide.ai/download to get the latest version.
2

Install

Follow the installation wizard and create your teacher account.
3

Verify

Launch the app and ensure your camera and microphone are working properly.
Create a simple seating chart to track participation by location, not faces.
1

Create seat map

Use our simple seat mapping tool to label seats (A1, A2, B1, etc.) or upload an existing classroom layout.
2

Test positioning

Position your device to capture the classroom view and verify all seats are visible.
3

Calibrate

Run a quick calibration to ensure accurate participation tracking.

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Step 2: Configure Standby mode

Configure your privacy settings to ensure student data stays secure and school-owned.
1

Choose data location

Select your school’s cloud storage or local processing for maximum privacy.
2

Set retention policy

Choose how long to keep classroom data (recommended: 30-90 days).
3

Enable offline mode

Allow CoGuide to work without internet and sync when connected.
Choose which participation metrics to track during your classes.
1

Enable hand raise detection

Turn on automatic hand raise detection and counting.
2

Set talk time tracking

Configure teacher vs. student talk time monitoring.
3

Choose wait time alerts

Set up notifications for extended wait times after questions.

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Step 3: Start your first class

Launch Standby mode and start teaching with enhanced participation awareness.
1

Start recording

Click “Start Standby” to begin monitoring your classroom participation.
2

Teach normally

Focus on your lesson while CoGuide tracks participation in the background.
3

Review insights

After class, access detailed analytics and participation reports.

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What you’ll see during class

CoGuide Standby provides a small, unobtrusive overlay showing:
  • Hand raises: Live count of students with hands up
  • Talk time: Separate meters for teacher and student speaking time
  • Turns: Number of student participation opportunities
  • Wait time: Duration after questions before responses
No disruption: Standby mode is observation-only. No prompts, no cold calls, just awareness.

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Next steps

Now that you have CoGuide running, explore these features:

Live monitoring

Learn about real-time participation tracking features.

Analytics insights

Discover detailed post-class reports and engagement analysis.

Privacy & security

Understand how CoGuide protects student privacy and data.

Integrations

Connect CoGuide with Google Classroom, Canvas, and other tools.
Need help? Contact our support team at [email protected] or visit coguide.ai for more resources.