FAQ

What is Binogi? Binogi is a multilingual digital learning portal for students in grades 5–10. Thanks to real-world oriented learning videos, quizzes, and a monitoring tool for teachers, learning gaps can be identified individually and subsequently closed. Binogi stands for potential development and educational equity through independent, individual learning. The content is aligned with school curricula and educational standards.

Who is the program suitable for? The program is aimed at students and teachers in grades 5–10 across all school types. Furthermore, it is suitable for anyone interested in multilingual digital learning.

Where can I get an overview of the Binogi learning portal? To get an overview of our platform, you can watch our Introductory Video.

How do I create an account? You can register with your email address or Google account at www.binogi.de. If you choose to register via email, enter your details in the empty fields and choose a password. Enter the password twice for security. You will then be asked whether you are a student or a teacher and which school you attend. If you cannot find your school, you can proceed without specifying one. Finally, agree to the privacy policy, and you are ready to start with Binogi.

What is the difference between "Login" and "Registration"?

How do I activate my account? During registration, a confirmation link is sent to your email address. To activate your account, simply look for the email from "Binogi Support." You will be asked to confirm your email address. Open the email and click "Confirm." Alternatively, you can click the link provided or copy and paste it into a new browser window.

How do my students get a Binogi account? We offer the option to create student accounts via an external data upload. We will provide you with an upload link and a template that must be filled out before uploading. We can then generate the accounts automatically. To use this option, please contact our support at support@binogi.de or your school's Binogi contact person.

I want to watch a video in another language. Where can I change the video language?

Within the video player, there is a "Change Language" option at the bottom right. A window will open showing all available languages. You can select your preferred audio language as well as subtitles.

Which languages are available? All videos and quizzes are available in up to 15 languages: German, English, Arabic, Somali, Dari, Tigrinya, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Polish, Finnish, French, Turkish, Russian, and Ukrainian. This enables all students to participate in shared lessons regardless of their native language or origin.

I can’t find my language. Will more languages be added?

The Binogi education program is part of a global research and development project. As a result, the portal is always up to date, and both content and language selections are constantly being expanded.

How can I change the menu language to English?

The portal defaults to German, but the menu is also available in English. To change the language, go to the student area, select the gear icon (settings) at the top right, and click "Change language." Select your preferred language there.

What do the collected points mean?

Students collect points with every video watched and every quiz completed. These can be viewed in the dashboard at the top right. The more points collected, the greater the learning progress.

What are quizzes?

Quizzes located below the videos test the content shown. There are three difficulty levels. Levels 2 and 3 are unlocked once the first level is successfully completed.

What do the two hearts per quiz mean?

The two hearts represent the allowed attempts per difficulty level. This means you can answer two questions incorrectly per level without having to restart the entire level. Once a level is passed, the next one is unlocked.

Which licenses are available and what do they include?

We offer Basic Licenses, Class and School Licenses, and the Binogi Education Program. You can find an overview of the contents of each license here.

Where can I see which license I have?

In the teacher area, click on Settings (gear icon at the top right). Under "Licenses," the languages available to you are displayed. Below that, you will find a "Show licenses" button to view your specific license type.

What is the Binogi Education Program?

As part of the Binogi Education Program, schools in participating municipalities receive full access to the portal in all languages and are supported by the Binogi team during implementation. Researchers from universities worldwide scientifically accompany the use of the portal and share findings on multilingualism and digitalization in schools.

I am a teacher and would like to use Binogi fully with my school/class. How do I proceed?

Please contact our support team via email at support@binogi.de. We will provide further advice and information regarding licenses.

How do I apply Binogi in the classroom?

Binogi can be easily integrated into your lessons. You can use the content to introduce or deepen subject matter using everyday examples. Due to its multilingualism, it serves as a linguistic mediation aid and supports students in GSL (German as a Second Language) contexts. Furthermore, it can be used for exam preparation, follow-up work, or as homework assignments.

I want to embed Binogi content into Moodle. What are my options?

You have the option to embed Binogi content directly into Moodle. More information can be found here.

How can I change my name or email address?

To change your name, go to the student area, click the gear icon, and select "Personal data." To change your email address, click the gear icon and select "Change email address." You will need to enter your new email and confirm with your password.

My students don't have their own accounts. Can I still share videos?

If you have a school license, you can use the "Share video" button to share content with students even if they don't have accounts. Without a school license, you can still show the video in class using a projector.

How can I explain Binogi to students who don't speak German?

In our Help Center, you will find Student Manuals available in several languages.

How do I reset student passwords?

You can edit student accounts at any time. Go to the teacher area, select "Students" from the left sidebar, and click "Edit" to change a password. You can also select multiple students and click "Reset passwords" above the list.

What if my students don't have their own email addresses?

In this case, please contact us, and we will create accounts for your students including a placeholder email address.

Where can students see their assignments?

When students log in, a small red "1" will appear above the house icon to indicate a new task. All assignments and deadlines are visible on the dashboard.

I teach Ethics/Politics/English. Can I use Binogi even if my subject isn't a category?

Yes. Many topics in Ethics, Philosophy, Politics, and Social Sciences overlap with other categories like Religion, History, and Geography. Use the search function to find relevant keywords. For English or bilingual lessons, the multilingual feature allows you to incorporate content from various categories.

Where can I find learning posters and other teaching materials? In our Help Center Knowledge Base, you will find additional materials under "Teaching Planning Materials." This includes posters, worksheets, Padlets, and lesson plans for your specific subject.