This guide walks you through your first steps in FeedForward: accepting your course invitation, creating your account, and navigating the platform. By the end, you'll be ready to submit your first assignment draft.
Your instructor will send you an invitation email that looks like this:
From: FeedForward <noreply@feedforward.edu>
Subject: Invitation to join Introduction to Academic Writing
Dear Sarah,
You have been invited to join the following course on FeedForward:
Course: Introduction to Academic Writing (ENGL101)
Instructor: Dr. Jane Smith
Term: Fall 2024
Click here to accept this invitation:
[ACCEPT INVITATION - Button]
This invitation will expire in 14 days.
If you already have a FeedForward account, you'll be
added to the course immediately. Otherwise, you'll be
prompted to create an account first.
Questions? Contact your instructor at jsmith@university.edu
Best regards,
The FeedForward Team
Check your spam/junk folder if you don't see the invitation within 24 hours of your instructor sending it.
If you don't have a FeedForward account:
Create Your FeedForward Account
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Personal Information:
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│ First Name: Sarah │
│ Last Name: Johnson │
│ Email: sjohnson@university.edu │
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Create Password:
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☑ I accept the Terms of Service
☑ I accept the Privacy Policy
[Create Account & Join Course]
Create a strong password that meets these criteria:
**Good Password Example**: `Autumn2024!Learn&Grow`
> **Password Tips**:
- Use a passphrase with multiple words
- Include numbers and symbols
- Make it memorable but unique
- Consider using a password manager
Before creating your account, you must accept:
Terms of Service - Rules for using the platform - Academic integrity requirements - Acceptable use policies
Privacy Policy - How your data is handled - Your rights regarding your work - Data retention policies
Your submitted work is temporarily stored only for feedback generation and is automatically deleted afterward. See the full [Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy-policy) for details.
After creating your account:
Automatic Course Addition - You're immediately enrolled - See confirmation message - Redirected to course page
Confirmation Screen:
Success!
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✅ Account created successfully
✅ Joined: Introduction to Academic Writing
✅ Instructor: Dr. Jane Smith
[Go to Course] [View Dashboard]
If you already have an account:
After account creation:
https://feedforward.university.eduCommon issues and solutions:
Forgot Password? 1. Click "Forgot Password" link 2. Enter your email address 3. Check email for reset link 4. Create new password
Account Locked? - Too many failed attempts (5) - Wait 30 minutes or contact support - Check CAPS LOCK key
Email Not Recognized? - Verify correct email address - Check if you used alternate email - Contact instructor for new invitation
Your home screen after login:
Welcome, Sarah!
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📚 My Courses (1)
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│ ENGL101 - Introduction to Academic │
│ Writing │
│ Dr. Jane Smith │
│ 3 assignments available │
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│ [Enter Course] │
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📊 Quick Stats
• Assignments Due: 1 (in 5 days)
• Drafts Submitted: 0
• Feedback Available: 0
🔔 Notifications
• Welcome to FeedForward!
• New assignment posted in ENGL101
Understanding the menu:
Top Navigation Bar:
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│ 🏠 Dashboard 📚 Courses 👤 Profile │
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│ 🔔 ❓ Logout │
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Inside a course:
ENGL101 - Introduction to Academic Writing
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📋 Assignments 📊 My Progress
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│ • Essay 1 │ │ Submissions: 0 │
│ Due: Oct 15 │ │ Average: -- │
│ Status: Open │ │ Improvement: -- │
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│ • Essay 2 │ │ [View Details] │
│ Due: Nov 1 │ └─────────────────┘
│ Status: Open │
│ │ 📢 Announcements
│ • Research Paper│ ┌─────────────────┐
│ Due: Dec 1 │ │ Welcome to │
│ Status: Locked│ │ ENGL101! │
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│ Posted: Sept 1 │
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Navigate to Profile to add information:
Configure how you're notified:
Email Notifications:
✅ Assignment Posted
✅ Feedback Available
✅ Due Date Reminders (24hr before)
✅ Instructor Announcements
☐ Weekly Progress Summary
Platform Notifications:
✅ All of the above
✅ Real-time alerts when logged in
Customize for your needs:
How assignments appear:
Available Assignments:
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📝 Essay 1: Personal Narrative
├── Status: Open for submissions
├── Due: October 15, 2024 (5 days)
├── Drafts: 0/3 submitted
├── File Types: PDF, DOCX, TXT
├── Max Size: 10MB
└── [View Details] [Submit Draft]
📝 Essay 2: Argumentative Essay
├── Status: Opens October 16
├── Due: November 1, 2024
├── Drafts: Not started
└── [View Details - Available Soon]
🔒 Research Paper
├── Status: Locked
├── Unlocks after Essay 2
└── [Requirements Not Met]
What you'll see for each assignment:
Instructions Section - Full assignment description - Requirements and guidelines - Grading rubric preview - Resources and links
Submission Status - Current draft number - Remaining attempts - Submission history - Feedback status
Important Dates - Open date - Due date - Late submission policy - Final deadline
Before submitting your first draft:
When you're ready:
Where to find assistance:
In-Platform Help - Click ❓ icon - Search help articles - Video tutorials - FAQs
Instructor Support - Office hours - Email contact - Course announcements - Discussion forums
Technical Support - support@university.edu - Help desk: (555) 123-4567 - Live chat: M-F 8am-5pm
Q: Can I change my email address? A: Contact support to update your email address.
Q: What browsers work best? A: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge (latest versions).
Q: Can I use my phone/tablet? A: Yes, FeedForward is mobile-responsive.
Q: How do I know when feedback is ready? A: You'll receive an email notification.
Check Regularly - Log in at least twice per week - Check for new assignments - Monitor due dates - Read announcements
Stay Organized - Use calendar for due dates - Keep drafts organized locally - Track feedback received - Note improvement areas
Engage Early - Don't wait until deadline - Submit first drafts early - Use all draft attempts - Apply feedback promptly
Keep your account secure:
Now that you're set up:
Set up email notifications to never miss important updates about assignments or feedback.
Remember: Everyone starts somewhere. Your first draft doesn't need to be perfect—that's what the feedback and revision process is for!