Frequently asked questions

On this page we’ve put together answers to the questions most frequently asked about Iconomix.

Can’t find the right answer to your question? Use our contact form to describe as specifically as you can what steps lead to which problem. We will get in touch with you as quickly as possible.

Registration & user account

How can I register?

On the login page, you can click on register to submit a registration request.

Right after sending the form, you will receive an email to confirm your email address. We will check your application as soon as we receive this confirmation.

Your application will be checked within a few days to ensure that no learners have access to the solutions. If you have been identified as a teacher, your application will be accepted and you will receive an email notification.

From this point on, you will have access to all sample answers.

What is my user name?

Via the ‘password forgotten’ link on the login page, you can have an email sent to you with your user name and instructions on how to reset your password.

 

Please note that the registration only works with the user name, not with the email address.

My password doesn’t work.

Are you using the right user name?
Please note that the registration only works with the user name, not with the email address.

Please pay attention to the use of upper and lower case when entering your user name and password. The user name must not contain any spaces or letters with an umlaut (ä, ö, ü).

Why was my application for registration rejected?

Sample answers may only be accessed by teachers.

Applications for registration are checked carefully, which may include verification with your school secretariat. Perhaps the email address on your application was not known to the secretariat, or we did not receive a reply to our request for confirmation.

I haven’t received an email confirming my application for registration.

Please check your email spam/junk folder. Automatic confirmation emails can sometimes be categorised as spam.

Can I register if the school I teach at is not located in Switzerland?

Yes, it is possible to register as a teacher at a school abroad. The only difference is that you will be required to pay for any materials that we send you, e.g. games.

When registering, please select ‘Lower secondary level (Switzerland) / Institutes of higher education (Switzerland) / Abroad (all levels)’ as the school level.

I have forgotten my password. How can I get a new one?

You can have the password reset on the login page, via the ‘password forgotten’ link. You will then receive an email with further instructions.

If no email reaches you, this means either the email address or the user name you entered are incorrect, or the email landed in your spam/junk folder.

How do I change the password for my user account?

Sign in on login page. At the top of the page just below your user name, you will find the menu entry change password.

How do I change the email address for my user account?

Sign in on the login page. At the top of the page, you will see the ‘Profile’ item. On this page you can adjust all your details, except your user name.

How do I set English as the default language for iconomix.ch?

In your browser, choose English as your preferred language, e.g. in

  • Firefox:
    Preferences > Content > Languages
  • Internet Explorer:
    Internet options > General > Appearance > Languages
  • Edge:
    Controlled by Windows language settings.
    Windows button > Region and Language > Preferred Languages

The website will then automatically appear in English.

Or bookmark the English homepage: www.iconomix.ch/en/.

 

Use & functions

Where do I find sample answers?

The sample answers to the individual learning units are on the page of the unit in question under ‘Worksheet’.

Sample answers may only be accessed by teachers.

How should the students work in a PDF form / interactive worksheet and save it?

We recommend that students do not open the file in a browser but save it locally first and then open it in Acrobat Reader to answer the questions. This way, they can save their answers, and links will open in a browser tab.

How can I configure my own worksheet versions?

Use the online configurator to adapt the Iconomix worksheets to your students’ needs by hiding individual exercises or changing the sequence.

Step 1: Go to the worksheet and select ‘Create your own version’.


Step 2: Move the exercises up and down or hide them.

 
Step 3: Go to ‘My Iconomix’ to access configured worksheets and be informed of any updates. Download the worksheet as an interactive PDF to import it in your LMS.

How can I display the videos on the topic?

For copyright reasons, you now need to be logged in to play some of the videos from public sector media companies (e.g. SRF/RTS) that Iconomix provides via nanoo.tv.


How to share a video with students:

  1. Click on the share icon in the player
  2. Select the desired sharing duration
  3. Generate the access link

Is the share icon in the player still greyed out? Please click here.

My problem is not listed. How can I contact you?

Use our contact form and describe as specifically as you can what steps lead to which problem. We will get in touch with you as quickly as possible.