🎉 We've just launched the Alpha app and refreshed the "Schedule" page! If you have a registered Alpha course, click on the "Schedule" tab to see the new look (info here).
The Alpha app is currently available for English Alphas using the Alpha Film Series. Please click on the "What's Next" tab and look for the "Share app with guests" button. Here is a brief overview of how the Alpha app works:
1 - What is the purpose of the Alpha app?
The Alpha app was created for guests to enrich their faith journey while being part of an Alpha group. They can watch the video again after their Alpha session, reflect on the discussion questions, and explore more topic-related content.
Alpha leaders don't have to share the video with guests who miss a session. It's all there in the Alpha app!
👍 Currently, the app is only available in English and it only supports courses running all formats of the Alpha Film Series (not the Alpha Youth Series). We would love to hear your feedback after using it!
2 - How can I set up the Alpha App?
Course Administrators can follow these three simple steps:
If you don't have a registered Alpha, and you're the primary Alpha leader, please log in and register your Alpha course: app.alpha.org/ca
If you already registered an Alpha, click on the "What's Next" tab.
Then click on the red "Share app with guests" button.
A pop-up window will appear with the QR code and link with a unique Course ID that you can share with Alpha guests!
3 - How can I find my Course ID?
You can share the QR code or app link with guests. But if an Alpha guest asks you for the specific Course ID, here are the steps:
After you log in, click on the What's Next tab
Click on the "Share app with guests" button
The unique Course ID is at the top of the page and also at the end of the app link. It looks something like this: ca-57659 (the country code + number)
👍 Guests can still access Week 1 resources without the Course ID. This gives them a preview of what's available in the Alpha app (video, reflection questions, bonus topic-related content, etc.).
4 - Why are some sessions locked?
Each session content unlocks the day after your Alpha session. The topics follow the order that you chose in the "Schedule" section of MyAlpha. You can adjust the dates of your schedule as needed (info here).
5 - Is there additional information to use the Alpha app?
Yes! Alpha International has created a website for Course Administrators and for Alpha Guests who would like an overview of how the Alpha app works:
👍 If you are an Alpha Leader and you need assistance using the Alpha app,
please email alpha.app@alpha.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
6 - What is included in the Alpha app for guests?
For each session, guests can find: the Alpha video, the session notes with Bible verses and quotes, and the discussion questions with a space to add personal reflections. There is also a selection of topic-related content, including Alpha stories, short video clips, podcast links, Searching Issues booklets, and more.
