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Enhance classroom engagement with the Embed Widget
Alice Whitting5 min
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.
How our Embed widget works
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.
Embedding presentation slides
Canva
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.
- Create or open your design in Canva.
- Click the ••• button in the top corner and select 'Embed'.
- Copy the "HTML embed code" provided.
- Paste this code into the Embed widget in Classroomscreen.
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Do you use Powerpoint? Watch our tutorial video to find out how to add your slides.
Google 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!
- Open your Google Slides presentation.
- Navigate to 'File' > 'Publish to the web'.
- Select the 'Embed' tab and click 'Publish' to generate the iframe code.
- Copy and paste this code into the Embed widget in Classroomscreen.
tip:
Spotlight your slides through the settings and focus on your presentation while staying within your Classroomscreen - no more clicking through tabs!
Embedding music & podcasts
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.
- Paste the playlist URL into Iframely, a versatile platform for embedding multimedia content. Let it work its magic to generate the necessary code for your playlist or generate the embed code through your chosen audio platform, whatever works for you!
- Navigate to your Classroomscreen, locate the Embed widget, and paste the generated code.
- Ensure a seamless experience by resizing the widget to fit your screen perfectly. Now, as you teach, your carefully curated playlist sets the tone for an engaging and dynamic learning atmosphere.
Incorporating interactive tools
Flip
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:
- Create or select a Flip topic relevant to your lesson.
- Click the 'Share' button on Flip, then the 'Embed' symbol to copy the code.
- Paste this code into the Embed widget in Classroomscreen, enabling scrolling if necessary.
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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!
Desmos
Add an interactive math tool by seamlessly embedding Desmos, the advanced graphing calculator with expansive capabilities.
For embedding Desmos, the interactive graphing calculator:
- Choose a Desmos activity or graph.
- Click the 'Share' button to obtain the embed code (the sharable link is not compatible).
- Paste this code into the Embed widget in Classroomscreen.
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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!
There's so much more to discover...
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.
