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Quick Start Guide

Welcome to TalaTalk! This guide will help you get started quickly, whether you’re a system administrator, teacher, or parent.

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Overview

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System Administrator Quick Start

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Step 1: Initial Setup

1

Access Admin Dashboard

  • Navigate to the TalaTalk web dashboard
  • Log in with your administrator credentials
  • Complete the initial setup wizard
2

Configure School Settings

  • Enter school information
  • Set up academic year calendar
  • Configure notification preferences
  • Upload school logo and branding
3

Create First Classroom

  • Click “Create Classroom”
  • Enter classroom details (name, section, grade level)
  • Generate QR code for easy joining
  • Save classroom configuration

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Step 2: Invite Teachers

1

Add Teacher Information

  • Navigate to User Management
  • Click “Add Teacher”
  • Enter teacher’s name and email
  • Assign to specific classroom
2

Send Invitation

  • System automatically sends invitation email
  • Teacher receives registration link
  • Monitor invitation status in dashboard
3

Verify Registration

  • Check teacher registration status
  • Ensure teacher has access to assigned classroom
  • Provide additional support if needed

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Teacher Quick Start

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Step 1: Receive and Accept Invitation

1

Download Mobile App

  • Check your email for the invitation
  • Click the registration link
  • Download TalaTalk from Google Drive
  • Install the app on your device
2

Complete Registration

  • Open the app and tap “Register”
  • Fill in your personal information
  • Verify your email address
  • Create a secure password
  • Complete profile setup
3

Access Your Classroom

  • Log into the mobile app
  • View your assigned classroom
  • Start inviting parents

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Step 2: Set Up Classroom Communication

1

Invite Parents

  • Share QR code with parents
  • Or provide classroom code manually
  • Send welcome message to parents
  • Monitor parent registration
2

Create First Announcement

  • Navigate to Announcements section
  • Tap “Create Announcement”
  • Write your message
  • Set priority level
  • Send to all parents
3

Schedule First Event

  • Go to Calendar section
  • Tap “Create Event”
  • Enter event details
  • Set date and time
  • Notify parents automatically

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Parent Quick Start

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Step 1: Join Classroom

1

Download Mobile App

  • Get classroom code or QR code from teacher
  • Download TalaTalk from Google Drive
  • Install the app on your device
2

Join Classroom

  • Open the app
  • Tap “Join Classroom”
  • Scan QR code or enter classroom code
  • Verify classroom information
3

Complete Registration

  • Fill in your personal information
  • Enter your child’s name and section
  • Verify your email address
  • Create a secure password
  • Complete registration

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Step 2: Start Communicating

1

Enable Notifications

  • Allow push notifications when prompted
  • Configure notification preferences
  • Set up email notifications if desired
2

Explore Features

  • View announcements from teacher
  • Check calendar for upcoming events
  • Send direct message to teacher
  • Update your profile information
3

Stay Connected

  • Check the app regularly for updates
  • Respond to teacher messages promptly
  • Use calendar features for important dates
  • Contact teacher for any questions

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Cross-Platform Experience

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Mobile and Web Synchronization

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Key Synchronization Features

Real-time Updates

  • Messages sync instantly across devices
  • Announcements appear immediately
  • Calendar events update in real-time
  • Notification status synchronized

Offline Support

  • Read messages offline
  • Draft messages when offline
  • Automatic sync when reconnected
  • Cached data for quick access

Multi-device Access

  • Access from multiple devices
  • Consistent experience across platforms
  • Secure authentication on all devices
  • Profile synchronization

Push Notifications

  • Instant notifications on all devices
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Rich notification content
  • Action buttons in notifications

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Common First Steps

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For Administrators

  1. Set up school information and branding
  2. Configure academic year calendar
  3. Set notification preferences
  4. Create user roles and permissions
  5. Test system functionality
  1. Create teacher accounts
  2. Set up classroom assignments
  3. Monitor user registrations
  4. Provide user support
  5. Manage user permissions
  1. Monitor system performance
  2. Review user activity reports
  3. Check error logs
  4. Update system settings
  5. Plan for scaling

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For Teachers

  1. Review assigned classroom details
  2. Customize classroom settings
  3. Prepare welcome message for parents
  4. Set up initial announcements
  5. Schedule first events
  1. Send welcome announcements
  2. Respond to parent messages
  3. Schedule regular updates
  4. Monitor parent engagement
  1. Create engaging announcements
  2. Schedule important events
  3. Share relevant files and documents
  4. Use calendar for planning
  5. Track communication history

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For Parents

  1. Download and install the mobile app
  2. Join your child’s classroom
  3. Complete profile setup
  4. Enable notifications
  5. Explore app features
  1. Check announcements regularly
  2. Review calendar events
  3. Respond to teacher messages
  4. Update contact information
  5. Use reminder features
  1. Be respectful and professional
  2. Respond promptly to messages
  3. Ask questions when needed
  4. Share relevant information
  5. Participate in school events

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

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Installation Problems

App Won't Install

  • Check device compatibility
  • Ensure sufficient storage space
  • Try downloading from different source
  • Contact support if issues persist

Registration Issues

  • Verify email address is correct
  • Check spam folder for emails
  • Ensure invitation link is not expired
  • Try refreshing the registration page

Login Problems

  • Double-check email and password
  • Try password reset if needed
  • Clear app cache and restart
  • Contact administrator for help

Sync Issues

  • Check internet connection
  • Restart the application
  • Log out and log back in
  • Contact support if problem persists

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Next Steps

Once you’ve completed the quick start process, explore these additional resources:

Detailed User Guides

Comprehensive guides for each user role

System Architecture

Understand the technical architecture

User Flows

Learn about detailed user workflows

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions
If you encounter any issues during setup, don’t hesitate to contact our support team at lr.jabejo@mmdc.mcl.edu.ph or visit our troubleshooting section.
Welcome to TalaTalk! You’re now ready to start building stronger connections between teachers and parents.
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