Slooh makes it easy to get started exploring the universe with your students.
In this onboarding program, you will learn:
- How to create your Slooh Educator account
- Navigating the Slooh website and key features for educators
- Controlling Slooh’s network of telescopes to capture images
- Integrating Slooh into your curriculum with lesson plans and activities
- Tips for engaging students in astronomy and space science
By the end of this program, you’ll be ready to launch an out-of-this-world learning experience. Let’s get started on your journey into space with Slooh!
As an educator, you have control over how your Students and Workspaces interact with the overall Slooh.com platform. Having control over how your students and workspaces interact with the Slooh.com platform empowers you to create a tailored...
If you forget your Slooh.com password, it is very easy to reset it. Use the following directions to reset your Slooh password: 1. Point your browser to Slooh.com 2. Click the Login button at the top-right of the page: 3. Type your email address in...
Slooh.com offers powerful telescope control for educators. Book basic or advanced missions, or join other members’ missions. Basic missions are automated, while advanced missions offer more control over the telescope, timing, and image processing. Slooh fosters a collaborative community to explore the universe.
You can invite students to Join a Workspace by sending them a special link. When the student clicks the link, they are presented with a form that allows them to Join Slooh.com within the Workspace you selected. Use the following directions to...
Learn about the ethics of astrophotography and considerations when presenting images.
Learn how to incorporate AI into your astronomical images and classroom using free software.
Learn how to integrate Slooh activities and quests with other STEM subjects
Slooh.com images are great, but you can improve them with just a few clicks! This article explains, step-by-step, how to enhance a Slooh.com image.
Understand the features of the Student and Workspace Leaderboards on Slooh.com. These leaderboards use Gravity Points. Each level in this system is named after a renowned astronomer, adding an educational layer to the experience.
Slooh.com simplifies reserving telescope time for students completing Quests. The process is seamlessly integrated, allowing students to book missions without leaving the Quest page. Students select an object, choose an optimal mission time, and schedule their telescope reservation with ease.
Slooh sends mission updates via email and website notifications. Expect an alert 15 minutes before your mission begins, and a follow-up email the next day once your image is ready to view. Processing can take several hours, so be patient – your celestial snapshot will be worth the wait!
Slooh.com makes it easy to view objects in your favorite constellation. Select the constellation, then choose an object within it. Preview the mission to calculate the optimal viewing time and telescope, and schedule the mission to lock in your reservation. Slooh handles the rest, giving you incredible celestial views.
