Lesson instruments: Video conferencing, Whiteboard, Chat, Notes, Screen sharing

There are five main communicative instruments integrated into the platform that you can use during lessons:

① Video conferencing
② Whiteboard
③ Chat
④ Notes
⑤ Screen sharing

Let’s explore each in detail.

① Video conferencing

The built-in video conferencing system offers real-time interaction during your lessons. You don’t need any other online conferencing tool.

By default, students' microphones are muted when they first join. To hear them, simply click on the Unmute icon in the students’ webcam window

Participants can turn their cameras and microphones on or off at their convenience. You have the ability to mute or unmute students’ microphones. To switch the audio or video source, click on the three dots button located right under your webcam.

With more than one student in the classroom, they can hear each other, but they can't see each other. Meanwhile, you’ll be able to see all participants, and they will be able to see you

② Whiteboard

Every slide can be used as an interactive whiteboard.

Key Features

• Selection: Easily arrange elements on the board with a simple drag-and-drop.

• Laser: Shine a spotlight on any information! Watch it magically appear and disappear as you point.

• Draw: Unleash your creativity by drawing free-form shapes of your choosing.

• Text: Add notes or comments visually to enhance understanding and engagement.

• Figure Tool: Keep it neat and organised! Choose from three basic shapes – Rectangle, Ellipse, or Diamond – to present your ideas clearly.

• Line: Emphasise your key points with clean lines that stand out.

• Arrow: Direct attention to important areas and guide your audience.

• Colour: Customise each element using a range of contrasting colours to make your content pop!

Effortless Corrections
Correct with ease using:

• Eraser: Remove any element effortlessly.

• Undo & Redo Arrow Buttons: Quick solutions at your fingertips.

Keyboard Shortcuts: Use the combination Command+Z to Undo, or Command+Y to Redo the action

Simple Student Management
Need to prevent students from editing the board? Just click this button. The white color of the button indicates that student editing is allowed. When it turns green, student editing is blocked.

• Need to prevent students from editing the board? Just click this button. The white color of the button indicates that student editing is allowed. When it turns green, student editing is blocked.

If you need to completely wipe the board, simply select all the elements with the Selection tool and press the Delete button. If you need to bring it back, press the Redo Arrow button or use the Command+Y combination

Want to add extra visuals for communication? Use emojis – you can simply copy and paste them from any online library (e.g., Emojipedia, etc.) at https://emojipedia.org/

To learn more about other functions of the whiteboard tool, go to the Slide Creation article.

③ Chat

For group communication, the chat function is available at the bottom left corner of the screen to foster interaction among all participants in the lecture.

④ Notes

Enhance your lessons by adding short descriptions of the main ideas, insights, links, etc.

The information in the Chat and Notes sections will be saved and accessible to you and your students after class

⑤ Screen sharing

During a lesson, you might need to demonstrate something from your computer (e.g., videos, program interface, etc.).

To use this feature click the Share Screen button located below your webcam. In the pop-up window, select your sharing option: Tab / Window / Entire Screen.

Your students will be able to see your broadcast directly on the board.

You can share sound only in the Tab option. For that, don’t forget to check the box Also share tab audio

If you are an English teacher, enjoy our ready-to-use library of lessons from A1 to B2 levels.
To access it:

1. Switch from the Classroom to the Library section.

2. Click on the Browse for Materials button.

Enjoy your lessons!