Unlock the power of Classroomscreen by seamlessly embedding tools like Google Slides, Canva, Desmos, and Flip. Transform your teaching methods and elevate classroom engagement in a few simple steps.
Enhancing your Classroomscreen by embedding interactive tools can significantly boost student engagement and enrich your teaching methods. Let's explore how teachers like you can seamlessly integrate various resources into their interactive whiteboards.
The Embed widget in Classroomscreen allows you to display external web pages using an iframe. Access it through the 'More widgets' button on the widget bar. Simply open the Embed widget, input the iframe code, and click 'run code' to import the content.
If you're looking to infuse your Classroomscreen with creative designs or your class presentation, embedding Canva is the key. Follow these simple steps to seamlessly integrate your Canva creations into your teaching environment.
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Do you use Powerpoint? Watch our tutorial video to find out how to add your slides.
If you use Google Slides for your class presentations, you can add it to your screen in just a few clicks. It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4 - not bad!
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Spotlight your slides through the settings and focus on your presentation while staying within your Classroomscreen - no more clicking through tabs!
Imagine infusing your teaching space with the perfect soundtrack that complements any occasion, whether that be art class or after-school clubs! Now, it's easier than ever to set the mood with your curated teaching playlist on Classroomscreen.
Start by selecting your favorite teaching playlist on Spotify, Soundcloud or another platform of your choice. Copy the playlist's URL to continue - it must be a public playlist or episode otherwise it will not be sharable to your Classroomscreen.
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It must be a public playlist or episode otherwise it will not be sharable to your Classroomscreen. Also make sure to be logged into the streaming service on the same browser otherwise it will only play previews of each song.
Flip, formerly Flipgrid, is a video-based discussion tool that allows teachers to create engaging ‘Topics’ – essentially videos accompanied by text. Students can submit their creative responses through their laptops or phones, using video or photos with stickers and text.
To integrate Flip:
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You can lock widgets in Classroomscreen through the 'Widget settings'. If you want your QR code or Flip screen to remain in the same place while teaching, this feature is perfect for you!
Add an interactive math tool by seamlessly embedding Desmos, the advanced graphing calculator with expansive capabilities.
For embedding Desmos, the interactive graphing calculator:
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There are many more math tools out there for you to use within your Classroomscreen, such as iReady or Khan Academy quizzes. If you are a math teacher, make sure to give them a go!
Can you see why we love the Embed widget now? The sky is truly the limit in terms of what you can add to your Classroomscreen. From your presentation slides to playlists and even online games, as long as you have an iframe - the world is your oyster!
Do you have any great Embedding tricks? Make sure to share them with us through social media or email, we love to hear all the latest tips & tricks our teaching community has discovered.
