ARIS Online FAQ

How do I add a new learner/student to my classroom?

You can quickly add new students to your AO dashboard. Here’s how:

BTW - if you prefer a visual walk-through, you can watch the step-by-step video here: 👉 Watch: How to Add a New Student in AO

Before You Start

Make sure you:

Have access to your AO dashboard (you’re able to log in).
Know the names of the students you want to add.
Have the appropriate permissions to add learners in your organization’s AO account.

Step-by-Step: Adding a New Student

Log in to your AO dashboard.
In the left-hand navigation menu, click Learners. This opens the area where all your students/learners are managed.
In the Learners area, locate the dropdown menu next to the area where you want to add a student (for example, near your learner list or class/group name).
Click the dropdown menu.
From the options that appear, select Add Learner.
A form will appear for adding a new learner.
Enter the First Name of the student.
[Optional] Enter the Last Name of the student. Tip: You are free to add whatever name you want for the student. It can be a nickname, student ID number or anything else that will be clear to you and your team.
After entering the first and last name, click Save.

That’s it! The student has now been added to your AO dashboard.

Adding More Students

To add additional students, repeat the same steps:

Click the Add New Learner option from the dropdown.
Click on Add Learner.
Enter the student’s name.
Click Save.

You can add as many students as needed by following this process.

Need a Visual Walk-Through?

As a reminder, if you’d like to see each step demonstrated on screen, watch the video tutorial:

👉 Watch: How to Add a New Student in AO

How do I delete a learner in my classroom?

If a student is no longer active or was added by mistake, you can remove them from your ARIS Online (AO) dashboard at any time.

👉 Watch the step-by-step video tutorial

When Should You Delete a Learner?

You may need to delete a student when:

The learner has moved schools or changed placements
A duplicate student profile was created
A student was added to the wrong educator/class
You are cleaning up your learner list

How to Delete a Learner

Follow these steps from your AO Dashboard:

Log into your ARIS Online (AO) dashboard.
Navigate to the “Learners” tab in the left-hand menu.
Click the Add New Learner option from the dropdown.
Click on the student’s name you wish to delete.
Click on the red “Delete” button.
A confirmation message may appear asking if you are sure, click Delete Learner to finalize.

After confirmation, the learner will be removed from your dashboard.

What Happens After Deleting a Learner?

The student immediately disappears from your learner list.
The learner’s data is removed from your AO dashboard view. This is irreversible. The learner’s data cannot be added back even if you re-add the learner.

How do I update a Lesson's status to track the lessons my learners are working on?

You can easily move lessons between statuses within your Lessons tab in ARIS Online (AO). This lets you organize what you plan to teach next, what you’re teaching right now, and what lessons have been taught and mastered.

If you prefer a visual demonstration, you can watch the video tutorial here

Where to Find Your Lesson Statuses

In the Lessons tab, you will see four statuses:

Upcoming - Lessons identified for the learner to work on, but not ready to be introduced
Current - Lessons that are currently being introduced and taught to the learner
Maintenance - Lessons that the learner has recently mastered but that you want to periodically revisit to ensure long-term mastery
Archived - Lessons should be archived once the learner demonstrates consistent mastery over two additional assessments

Each lesson can be moved between these categories depending on what you’re working on.

How to Move a Lesson Between Statuses

Go to the Lessons tab.
Click on the “Status” filter and select Upcoming. This pulls up all lessons you’ve toggled on for your learner in the “Planning” tab.
Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the right-hand corner of the lesson card.
Select the desired status.

The lesson will now appear under the new status. You can view all lessons in a particular status by clicking on the “Status” filter and the desired status.

This feature allows you to keep your teaching flow organized and ensures you are tracking when a lesson is introduced and when it moves through the rest of the statuses.

How do I clone an assessment to update my learner's progress?

Cloning an assessment allows you to quickly reuse a previous assessment as a starting point when reassessing a student. This saves time and ensures consistency across assessment periods.

Prefer a video walk-through, watch here!

Why Clone an Assessment?

Cloning allows you to:

Carry over previous assessment data
Update only what has changed
Streamline reassessment periods
Avoid re-entering all fields manually

How to Clone an Assessment

Log in to your ARIS Online (AO) dashboard.
Click on Learners in the left hand navigation menu.
Use the drop-down menu to select the desired learner.
Navigate to the learner’s Assessment tab.
Locate the assessment you want to copy, then click Clone. Then click Clone again to confirm.

A new copy of that assessment will automatically open.

Editing and Submitting the Cloned Assessment

In the newly cloned assessment, you can enter new data and update any existing information that has changed
After reviewing and updating all necessary fields either:
- Click Save & Close, if you are not ready to submit the assessment. This will allow you to complete the assessment at a later time and will not alter the lessons recommended for this learner.
- Click Submit to finalize the new assessment and generate new lesson recommendations for your learner
Confirm your selection.

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Are there tutorials or guides to help me get started?
- Yes, we offer interactive demos to help you get started with Language Builder Online. These guides are designed to walk you through the platform’s key features, showing you how to create custom lessons, manage learners, and track progress. The demos are easy to follow and provide a hands-on way to learn how to navigate the platform efficiently, ensuring you can make the most out of your experience. You can access these demos directly within the platform.
Can I track my student’s progress within the platform?
- Yes, Language Builder Online allows you to track your student's progress by recording how many trials they complete correctly and incorrectly, as well as whether their responses were prompted or unprompted. We're currently developing a more comprehensive reporting system that will enable you to view your learner's progress over time, giving you deeper insights into their development and helping you tailor your lessons even more effectively.
How do I create and save custom lessons?
- To create and save custom lessons in Language Builder Online, you can select target images and distractors, and choose how you’d like your student to be prompted. You can include text instructions, audio instructions, or both; or deliver the instructions yourself. Additionally, you can opt to include a digital reinforcer at the end of each trial. You can create as many trials as needed, with the content limited only by your creativity. Our interactive demo guides you through this process, making it easy to get started.
Can I share lessons with others?
- Yes, you can share lessons by clicking the three dots on the lesson card or the share button in the lesson preview, then copying a pre-written message and link. Send this message using your own email, and recipients can enjoy a free two-week trial to use the lesson with their child, client or student.
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Can I upload my own images?
- Currently, Language Builder Online doesn’t support the ability to upload your own images. However, this feature is in our future plans. Once implemented, you’ll be able to personalize your lessons even further by adding your own images, making the platform even more flexible and tailored to your specific needs. Additionally, we plan to introduce a community-sharing feature, allowing you to share your custom images and lessons with other users, enhancing the collaborative potential of the platform.
Can assigned lessons be run on another device, and do users need an account to do so?
- Yes! You can share lessons with others. In your lesson, click share and copy the text in the pop up window and send it to the person with whom you want to share. This will enable them to create their own accounts and access the lessons you’ve assigned directly from their own devices.
How many users can I add?
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