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== Teacher App | == The Taramala Teacher App Architecture: A Web-First Mobile Solution == | ||
To give our instructors a frictionless experience on the go, Taramala utilizes a web-app shortcut approach for the Teacher App rather than a traditional, native app store download. This deployment strategy is designed specifically around the realities of a busy studio environment. By logging in through a standard mobile browser (like Safari or Chrome) and selecting "'''Add to Home Screen'''," teachers instantly gain a high-performance, icon-accessed application on their mobile devices. This setup provides a native app feel while completely bypassing the hassle of app store updates, password resets, and device compatibility issues. | |||
[[File:teacher-cell-app.jpg|center|190px]] | [[File:teacher-cell-app.jpg|center|190px]] | ||
=== Benefits to Our Team and Studio Operations === | |||
By packaging the app this way, we eliminate the primary point of failure for studio tech: onboarding friction. Instructors are ready to use the app in under two minutes without waiting for downloads or encountering version-mismatch bugs. Furthermore, because it hooks directly into Taramala's unified cloud database, there is zero delay in synchronization. It acts as a dedicated, reliable tool that lets our teachers focus on what they do best—teaching—rather than wrestling with administrative software. | |||
=== 💡 Wiki Pro-Tip: How to Guide Instructors on Setup === | |||
When onboarding new staff, copy and paste these quick instructions into their welcome email: | |||
* Open Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android) on your phone and navigate to our studio's Taramala teacher login URL. | |||
* Log in using your teacher credentials. | |||
* Tap the Share icon (iOS) or the Three-Dot Menu (Android) and select "'''Add to Home Screen'''." | |||
A Taramala icon will appear on your phone's home screen, functioning exactly like a mobile app for quick roster access! | |||
=== Unsupported Features === | === Unsupported Features === | ||
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=== Limitations === | === Limitations === | ||
For security reasons and to limit the possibility of unintentional updates, mobile access is only provided to Taramala admin accounts. | For security reasons and to limit the possibility of unintentional updates, mobile access is only initially provided to Taramala admin accounts. However, should you want all teachers to have access just let our support team know. | ||
=== Purchase === | === Purchase === | ||
Mobile access is provided in the STANDARD billing plan and is also provided as an adhoc item that is billed monthly for a fixed price. | Mobile access is provided in the STANDARD billing plan and is also provided as an adhoc item that is billed monthly for a fixed price. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:30, 16 May 2026
The Taramala Teacher App Architecture: A Web-First Mobile Solution
To give our instructors a frictionless experience on the go, Taramala utilizes a web-app shortcut approach for the Teacher App rather than a traditional, native app store download. This deployment strategy is designed specifically around the realities of a busy studio environment. By logging in through a standard mobile browser (like Safari or Chrome) and selecting "Add to Home Screen," teachers instantly gain a high-performance, icon-accessed application on their mobile devices. This setup provides a native app feel while completely bypassing the hassle of app store updates, password resets, and device compatibility issues.
Benefits to Our Team and Studio Operations
By packaging the app this way, we eliminate the primary point of failure for studio tech: onboarding friction. Instructors are ready to use the app in under two minutes without waiting for downloads or encountering version-mismatch bugs. Furthermore, because it hooks directly into Taramala's unified cloud database, there is zero delay in synchronization. It acts as a dedicated, reliable tool that lets our teachers focus on what they do best—teaching—rather than wrestling with administrative software.
💡 Wiki Pro-Tip: How to Guide Instructors on Setup
When onboarding new staff, copy and paste these quick instructions into their welcome email:
- Open Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android) on your phone and navigate to our studio's Taramala teacher login URL.
- Log in using your teacher credentials.
- Tap the Share icon (iOS) or the Three-Dot Menu (Android) and select "Add to Home Screen."
A Taramala icon will appear on your phone's home screen, functioning exactly like a mobile app for quick roster access!
Unsupported Features
All features are supported except for reports. Reports require more screen real estate and should be run from a laptop or computer.
Limitations
For security reasons and to limit the possibility of unintentional updates, mobile access is only initially provided to Taramala admin accounts. However, should you want all teachers to have access just let our support team know.
Purchase
Mobile access is provided in the STANDARD billing plan and is also provided as an adhoc item that is billed monthly for a fixed price.
