> ## Documentation Index
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# Quick Play

> Share activities instantly without classroom setup

Quick Play lets you share curriculum resources instantly with a shareable link or QR code. No classroom setup or student accounts required.

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## What is Quick Play?

Quick Play is designed for situations where you need instant access to an activity without the overhead of creating a classroom or having students log in.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="No Setup Required" icon="bolt">
    Skip classroom creation. Share a link and students can start immediately.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Student Accounts" icon="user-slash">
    Students just enter a nickname to begin. No login or registration needed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shareable Link & QR" icon="qrcode">
    Share via link, QR code, or display on screen for the whole class.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Instant Access" icon="play">
    Students scan, enter a nickname, and start playing right away.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## When to Use Quick Play

Quick Play is perfect for:

* **Classroom practice**: Display a QR code and have everyone practice together
* **Substitute teachers**: Share activities without needing classroom access
* **Computer lab time**: Quick skill practice during open periods
* **Review sessions**: Fast practice before a test
* **Tutoring**: Share activities with students outside your regular classes
* **Parent meetings**: Show parents what their children work on

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## Quick Play vs. Assign

| Feature           | Quick Play       | Assign                  |
| ----------------- | ---------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Setup needed**  | None             | Classroom + students    |
| **Student login** | Nickname only    | Full account            |
| **Share method**  | Link or QR code  | Through classroom       |
| **Tracking**      | Anonymous        | Individual student data |
| **Due dates**     | No               | Yes                     |
| **Grades**        | Not graded       | Full grade book         |
| **Best for**      | Instant practice | Homework, assessments   |

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## Creating a Quick Play Activity

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find a Resource">
    Browse or search for a curriculum resource (worksheet, quiz, game, reading passage, or eBook).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Quick Play">
    Click the **Quick Play** button (look for the lightning bolt icon). You'll find this button on:

    * Resource detail pages
    * Resource cards
    * Your favorites
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Options">
    Fill in any options (activity type, title, etc.). Quick Play assignments don't need due dates or point values.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create">
    Click **Create** to generate your shareable Quick Play session.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share">
    You'll receive:

    * A **shareable link** to copy and send
    * A **QR code** students can scan
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Sharing Your Quick Play Activity

### Option 1: Share the Link

1. Copy the link provided after creating the Quick Play
2. Share via email, chat, learning management system, or any other method
3. Students click the link to access the activity

### Option 2: Display the QR Code

1. Display the QR code on your screen or projector
2. Students scan with their phone or tablet camera
3. They're taken directly to the activity

### Option 3: Write the Code

1. Note the Quick Play code
2. Write it on the board
3. Students go to workybooks.com and enter the code

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## Student Experience

When students access a Quick Play activity:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Link">
    Students click the link or scan the QR code.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Nickname">
    They enter a nickname (any name they choose).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Playing">
    They immediately begin the activity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete">
    They work through the activity at their own pace.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Students don't need a Workybooks account for Quick Play. They just need a device with a web browser.
</Note>

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## Managing Quick Play Activities

### Viewing Your Quick Play Sessions

1. Go to **My Classrooms**
2. Click the **Quick Play** tab
3. See all your Quick Play activities

### Quick Play Dashboard Shows:

* Activity title and content
* Creation date
* Share link and QR code
* Number of participants

### Editing a Quick Play

1. Open the Quick Play from your list
2. Click **Edit**
3. Update settings as needed
4. Save changes

### Deleting a Quick Play

1. Open the Quick Play activity
2. Click **Delete**
3. Confirm deletion

The shareable link will no longer work after deletion.

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## Tips for Quick Play

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Use descriptive nicknames">
    If you want to identify responses, ask students to use their real names or assigned numbers as nicknames.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Project the QR code">
    For whole-class activities, project the QR code so everyone can scan at once.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Save links for reuse">
    Quick Play links remain active. Save them for activities you use repeatedly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Combine with discussion">
    Use Quick Play as a conversation starter. After students complete the activity, discuss the answers together.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Quick Play for Reading Passages

When creating a Quick Play for a reading passage, you can still select which activities to include:

* **Read**: The passage (always included)
* **Flashcards**: Vocabulary practice (always included)
* **Quiz**: Comprehension questions (optional)
* **Matching**: Connect concepts (optional)
* **Writing**: Written response (optional)

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## Limitations

Quick Play is designed for simplicity, so some features aren't available:

* **No individual tracking**: Responses are anonymous (based on nicknames only)
* **No grade book integration**: Results don't appear in your classroom grades
* **No due dates**: Activities remain open indefinitely until you delete them
* **No Google Classroom sync**: Quick Play activities aren't synced to Google Classroom

For tracked, graded work, use the [Assign feature](/assignments/assigning-work) instead.

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="QR code isn't scanning">
    * Make sure the QR code is displayed clearly and large enough
    * Ensure good lighting (no glare on the screen)
    * Try having students type the link instead
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Link isn't working">
    * Check that the Quick Play hasn't been deleted
    * Make sure students are using the complete URL
    * Try copying and pasting the link again
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Student can't access on their device">
    * Workybooks works best on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge
    * Make sure the device has internet access
    * Try refreshing the page
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Next Steps

* [Create a classroom](/assignments/creating-classrooms) for tracked assignments
* [Learn about the Assign feature](/assignments/assigning-work) for graded work
* [Browse resources](/assignments/finding-resources) to find activities