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The ultimate getting started guide

Welcome to Classroomscreen! This guide will help you quickly get started with setting up and using Classroomscreen to enhance your classroom management and instruction.

Alice Whitting & Laurens Koppers • Jun 2024 • 10 mins

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How to use Kialo Edu in Classroomscreen
Looking for a way to make class discussions more inclusive, thoughtful, and organized? Add Kialo Edu to your tech toolkit and read this guide to having inclusive, critical thinking discussions in your classroom.
Alice Whitting • May 2025 • 6 mins
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Making STEM fun with Classroomscreen
Discover fun, hands-on STEM and math activities designed specifically for kindergarten and early years classrooms.
Alice Whitting & Nadia Fourie • Apr 2025 • 5 mins
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Building interactive board games in Classroomscreen
Learn how you can build and customize three different types of board games in Classroomscreen and bring more play into your lessons!
Alice Whitting • Mar 2025 • 6 mins
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Engaging ESL students with Classroomscreen
We believe Classroomscreen is a fantastic tool for keeping lessons organized, interactive, and accessible whether you're working with young learners or older students. Here’s how to make the most of it in your ESL classroom!
Alice Whitting • Mar 2025 • 6 mins
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Eureka! Implement thinking routines with Classroomscreen
Looking for an easy way to spark deeper thinking in your classroom? Whether you're new to thinking routines or ready to enhance your teaching with visuals and interactivity, this guide shows you how to get started using Classroomscreen and four powerful thinking routines.
Alice Whitting • Jan 2025 • 9 mins
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How to build an emotionally intelligent classroom with Classroomscreen
With Classroomscreen, you can make developing emotional intelligence in young students a seamless and engaging part of your daily routine, empowering your students to thrive emotionally and academically.
Nadia Fourie & Alice Whitting • Dec 2024 • 6 mins
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Online teaching with Classroomscreen
In this article, we’ll share how you can use Classroomscreen to support classroom management, encourage participation, and build meaningful connections - all in a virtual environment.
Celia Sharpe & Alice Whitting • Dec 2024 • 7 mins
Product Updates
What's new in Classroomscreen: December 2024
Hi there! It’s been a while since we last gave an update on everything Classroomscreen, but now we have something big to share - sharing is live! This update has been a long time coming, so we are super excited to see it come to life in classrooms around the world. We also have made lots of little improvements and added new content for you to enjoy, so let’s get down to business.
Alice Whitting • Dec 2024 • 7 mins
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The benefits of effective classroom transitions
In this blog, we'll explore how you can use daily transitions to your advantage and how to ensure smooth transitions in your classroom using Classroomscreen’s powerful tools. Discover effective transition strategies in the classroom, why transitions are important, and how timers can transform your daily routine.
Nadia Fourie & Alice Whitting • Oct 2024 • 7 mins
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Setting classroom rules and expectations with Classroomscreen
In this guide, you'll learn how to use Classroomscreen to establish classroom rules and values that support a respectful, focused, and collaborative learning space — while saving you time and energy.
Nadia Fourie & Alice Whitting • Aug 2024 • 7 mins
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The first day of school with Classroomscreen
The first day of school is a pivotal time to set a positive tone for the school year. Let's create an engaging and welcoming environment for your students using our library of ready-made screens. Here’s how to make the most of our tool to foster a smooth and exciting first day.
Nadia Fourie & Alice Whitting • July 2024 • 7 mins
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A teacher’s strategy for smoother transitions using Classroomscreen
In this post, we’ll break down exactly how Ryan uses Classroomscreen’s timer widgets to build routines, reinforce positive behavior, and manage student time with less stress and more consistency. Whether you're teaching 4th grade or middle school, these practical tips will help you streamline your day and keep students engaged.
Ryan Wilkinson & Alice Whitting • July 2024 • 8 mins
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How to create a classroom seating plan with Classroomscreen
In this guide, we'll explore various seating arrangements, their advantages and disadvantages, and how you can implement them using Classroomscreen's tools.
Alice Whitting • July 2024 • 7 mins
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The ultimate getting started guide
Welcome to Classroomscreen! This guide will help you quickly get started with setting up and using Classroomscreen to enhance your classroom management and instruction.
Alice Whitting & Laurens Koppers • Jun 2024 • 10 mins
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Boost student engagement with the Poll widget
In this guide, we’ll walk you through setting up the Poll widget, share its key benefits, and provide ideas to use it for formative assessment, student check-ins, and fun learning games.
Alice Whitting • Jun 2024 • 4 mins
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9 hidden Classroomscreen gems every teacher should know
Whether you're new to Classroomscreen or a long-time user, there's always something new to discover! These Classroomscreen tips will help you use the platform more efficiently, save time, and streamline classroom management like never before.
Alice Whitting • May 2024 • 7 mins
Product Updates
What's new in Classroomscreen: April 2024
Exciting news is here! This month we're thrilled to introduce a revamped Classroomscreen, packed with new features and tools to enhance your teaching. Let's get going!
Alice Whitting • Apr 2024 • 5 mins
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Teaching around the world with Classroomscreen
Although the core of teaching is similar in every classroom, no classroom is the same. Especially when you cross borders, there are some huge differences. In this blog, we delve into these differences and showcase how five teachers use Classroomscreen, despite their diverse backgrounds.
Alice Whitting & Laurens Koppers • Mar 2024 • 5 mins
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Rise and shine: Create your own morning screen in 3 steps
Starting your day right as a teacher sets the tone for a positive and productive day ahead. You can create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters student engagement, attentiveness, and overall well-being in just a few steps. Don’t believe us? Here’s how.
Alice Whitting • Mar 2024 • 5 mins
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Unlocking focus with brain breaks
Discover how free, no-prep brain breaks can help students refocus, reduce stress, and stay engaged in both virtual and in-person learning environments.
Alice Whitting • Feb 2024 • 10 mins
Product Updates
What's new in Classroomscreen: January 2024
It's a brand new year and we have lots of updates to share. Classroomscreen has added a bunch of things, from a new widget to a sticker collection, so you can start 2024 off right. Are you ready to get started? Let's dive in!
Alice Whitting • Jan 2024 • 5 mins
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What tools should I use with Classroomscreen?
Finding the right free online tools for teachers can be overwhelming with so many options available. Explore our top picks, loved by educators worldwide, and discover how to use them effectively in your classroom today!
Alice Whitting • Jan 2024 • 6 mins
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Enhance classroom engagement with the Embed Widget
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.
Alice Whitting • Dec 2023 • 5 mins
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How to improve time management in your classroom
In this guide, we’ll explore time management for teachers, from structuring lesson plans to using timers and brain breaks to keep students on track.
Alice Whitting & Laurens Koppers • Oct 2023 • 6 mins
Product Updates
What's new in Classroomscreen: October 2023
With the new school year fully underway, we wanted to showcase what we've been doing over the summer to improve Classroomscreen. From a Timetable widget to a new Annotation bar, we are super excited to guide you through all the new possibilities for your classroom!
Alice Whitting • Oct 2023 • 5 mins
Product Updates
What's new in Classroomscreen: July 2023
We are thrilled to announce some exciting updates to our website and application. Let's get into it!
Laurens Koppers • July 2023 • 5 mins
Product Updates
What's new in Classroomscreen: June 2022
A showcase of the best new features
Laurens Koppers • Jun 2022 • 7 mins

How to use Kialo Edu in Classroomscreen

Making STEM fun with Classroomscreen

Building interactive board games in Classroomscreen

Engaging ESL students with Classroomscreen

Eureka! Implement thinking routines with Classroomscreen

How to build an emotionally intelligent classroom with Classroomscreen

Online teaching with Classroomscreen

What's new in Classroomscreen: December 2024

The benefits of effective classroom transitions

Setting classroom rules and expectations with Classroomscreen

The first day of school with Classroomscreen

A teacher’s strategy for smoother transitions using Classroomscreen

How to create a classroom seating plan with Classroomscreen

The ultimate getting started guide

Boost student engagement with the Poll widget

9 hidden Classroomscreen gems every teacher should know

What's new in Classroomscreen: April 2024

Teaching around the world with Classroomscreen

Rise and shine: Create your own morning screen in 3 steps

Unlocking focus with brain breaks

What's new in Classroomscreen: January 2024

What tools should I use with Classroomscreen?

Enhance classroom engagement with the Embed Widget

How to improve time management in your classroom

What's new in Classroomscreen: October 2023

What's new in Classroomscreen: July 2023

What's new in Classroomscreen: June 2022