What is it?

What is its purpose?

How do I use it?

To access and use Perusall, start by creating an account on its website.

Here are the general steps to get access and start using Perusall:

1. Sign up for an account on the Perusall website.
2. If you're an instructor:
   • Create a new course by providing details such as course name, institution, and enrollment key (if required).
   • Add course materials such as books, articles, web pages, videos, podcasts, or images for students to annotate and discuss.
   • Invite students to join your course by sharing the course link or enrollment key.
3. If you're a student:
   • Join a course by either using the course link provided by your instructor or entering the enrollment key.
   • Access the course materials assigned by your instructor and start annotating and discussing them.
4. Engage with the content by highlighting passages, adding comments, responding to others' annotations, and participating in discussions.
5. Check back regularly to see updates from your peers and respond to any questions or comments directed at you.
6. Use Perusall's features to enhance your understanding of the material and collaborate with your classmates.

Why would I use it?

Perusall offers several benefits for both instructors and students, making it a valuable tool for enhancing the learning experience:

1. Increased engagement: Perusall encourages active engagement with course materials through annotation, discussion, and collaboration. Students are more likely to thoroughly read and interact with the content when they know their contributions are visible to peers and instructors.

2. Improved comprehension: By annotating and discussing course materials in Perusall, students can deepen their understanding of the content. Conversation with peers about key concepts, questions, and interpretations helps clarify and reinforce learning.

3. Enhanced collaboration: Perusall facilitates collaboration among students by allowing them to share insights, ask questions, and respond to each other's annotations. This collaborative learning environment fosters a sense of community and encourages students to learn from each other.

4. Preparation for class discussions: Using Perusall enables instructors to gauge students' comprehension and engagement with the material before class sessions. This allows instructors to tailor their teaching approach and focus on areas where students may need additional clarification or discussion.

5. Convenient access to course materials: Perusall supports various content types, including books, articles, web pages, videos, podcasts, and images. This versatility allows instructors to curate diverse course resources, and students can access these materials conveniently through the platform.

6. Data-driven insights: Perusall provides instructors with analytics and data on student participation, engagement, and performance. This information can help instructors identify trends, track student progress, and intervene to support student learning.