The Ultimate Getting Started Guide

Welcome to Classroomscreen, the powerful online platform designed to enhance classroom management and facilitate engaging lessons. Whether you're new to Classroomscreen or have used it before, this guide will support you in getting started and enhancing your teaching experience. Join us as we explore the potential of Classroomscreen and discover how the key features that it provides will revolutionize your teaching experience.

What is Classroomscreen?

Before diving into the details, let us take a moment to share what Classroomscreen is all about. Classroomscreen is a web application that provides highly customizable widgets, specially made for teachers. With only an internet connection, you can combine widgets on one screen, set clear expectations for your students, collect feedback, support your time management, and much more! Whether you're using an interactive whiteboard (IWB) or prefer to display with beamers, projectors, or other hardware devices, Classroomscreen is compatible with your classroom setup.

The best part? Classroomscreen is designed with utmost user-friendliness in mind. Even if you're not a tech-savvy guru, you'll find navigating the platform a breeze. Thanks to its simple and intuitive interface you’ll have more time to spend on your students and less time fumbling with technology.

Quick 3 Step Guide to Get Started

To help you get started quickly, here is a step-by-step guide to setting up Classroomscreen:

1: Sign up for free

Visit the Classroomscreen website and click on "Sign up for free".

Fill in your details to create an account, or conveniently sign up using your Microsoft or Google credentials. You can also use the application without registration, although having an account comes with additional benefits such as access to personalized settings. To get the most out of Classroomscreen, go ‘Pro’! With our annual subscription, you can save and organize your screens, and explore more advanced functionalities.

2: Dive into Essential Widgets

Once you have successfully signed in to Classroomscreen, you will be directed to the platform where you can start customizing your screen - this is where the magic happens. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the user-friendly interface.

At the bottom of the screen, you will find a wide range of widgets available to utilize in your classroom. These widgets are designed to enhance your teaching experience and engage your students.

To add a widget to your screen, simply click on the icon. You can then customize the widget's settings and position it wherever you like. Experiment with different combinations of widgets to create a personalized and interactive learning environment that suits your teaching style.

Go ahead and try out some of the widgets! As you explore them, you'll discover their unique functionalities and how they can support your classroom management and instructional strategies. By adjusting the settings along the way, you can tailor-make the perfect screen suited to fit your individual teaching needs.

Clock Widget

One of the essential widgets in Classroomscreen is the Clock widget, which plays a crucial role in helping you manage time effectively in the classroom. With this widget, you can keep track of time during your lessons, activities, and transitions, ensuring a smooth flow of your teaching.

The Clock widget offers a range of customization options, allowing you to modify its appearance to match your preferences and classroom aesthetic. Choose a specific color scheme and personalize it to your liking. It’s available in digital or analog format, and the alarm function will make sure the bell doesn't catch you off guard. 

Poll Widget

Engaging students and fostering active participation in the classroom is essential for effective teaching. With the Poll widget, you can easily create interactive polls to gather opinions, preferences, or feedback from your students. Creating a poll with the Poll widget is a piece of cake. Pick your preferred poll type and simply write down your question. This can be related to the lesson topic, classroom decisions, or any other relevant aspect.

Next, you can add several answer options.  Once the poll is created, it's time to get your students on board. They can vote using their own devices when visiting the URL with their unique code or simply with the QR code. Now your students can answer the poll question. The real-time nature of the Poll widget allows students to vote instantly, providing immediate feedback and involvement in classroom activities.

As the teacher, you can choose when to close voting and display the poll results. This can be helpful, for example, if you want to initiate a discussion or encourage students to think critically about the options before revealing the responses. These features of the Poll widget will promote enhanced student engagement and spark valuable conversations.

Backgrounds

Customize your Classroomscreen by selecting a background that reflects your style or subject. You can choose to apply a pre-designed background or upload your own image. Provided with a variety of options, you can create a personalized teaching environment and a unique visual experience for your students. You can even add animated backgrounds or pick one of ours!

With Classroomscreen, you have the flexibility to make your teaching space truly yours. Experiment with different backgrounds to set the tone and ambiance of your classroom. Whether you prefer a calming nature scene, an inspirational quote, or a subject-specific image, the choice is yours.

3: Discover More Widgets: Elevate Your Classroom with Interactive Tools

Don't miss out on additional widgets, located behind the "More" button, in the widget bar. We recommend checking out the Timer, Traffic Light and Randomizer widgets if you want to add versatility to your screen.

Get inspired by our library

We've added a library of ready-made screens, made and inspired by our community, to kick-start your journey with Classroomscreen. From brain breaks and games to classroom management tools, it's never been easier to explore all that we have to offer.

Walkthrough the Dashboard

Once you have set up your first very own Classroomscreen, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Dashboard by clicking on the home icon in the top left corner. The Dashboard provides an overview of all the screens you have created. From this centralized location, you will be able to easily navigate and organize your space by adding collections and dragging screens around to construct your perfect lesson plan.

In addition to screen management, Classroomscreen offers the valuable feature of creating up to three lists of names with a free account, with up to 100 for a Pro account, which can be used in the Random Name and Group Maker widgets. Instead of having to add a new list every time, you will be saving time from day 1 by adding your classes in advance.

In combination with these widgets, the name lists provide quick referencing when you need to divide students into groups or facilitate targeted interactions. Whether you're building a team, assigning tasks, or simply taking attendance, the ability to create and customize name lists adds a layer of convenience and efficiency to your classroom management.

With the Dashboard and name list features at your disposal, you'll have everything you need to stay organized, streamline your teaching workflow, and create an engaging learning environment for your students!

Advanced Features

There are several other valuable elements of Classroomscreen that can further enhance your teaching experience. In addition to the features already highlighted, let's briefly touch on a few advanced features to enhance your teaching experience:

• Utilize the Embed widget to integrate presentations directly into your Classroomscreen.

Enhance your Classroomscreen experience by embedding Google Slides or Canva presentations directly into your lessons. This feature allows you to seamlessly integrate external content, such as interactive slideshows or visually appealing designs, into your Classroomscreen environment. By utilizing the Embed widget and pasting the embed code, you can effortlessly showcase engaging presentations without switching between applications. It's a convenient way to create an immersive learning experience for your students.

• Utilize widget options like spotlighting or pinning.

Make the most of Classroomscreen's widget options to enhance your teaching experience. The spotlighting option draws attention to specific widgets by bringing them into focus whereas pinning widgets ensures that they apply to all other screens within the same collection. These options offer greater control and organization, making your Classroomscreen more effective and efficient.

Support & Knowledge Base

Classroomscreen is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and a seamless user experience. Rest assured that help is readily available if you encounter any challenges or have questions while using the platform. Visit the Knowledge base on the Classroomscreen website to find valuable resources such as articles about widgets, troubleshooting guides that address common issues, and account/billing-related information.

When you require personalized assistance, you can also contact us directly. We are committed to addressing your inquiries and ensuring you have a smooth and successful experience with Classroomscreen.

Classroomscreen Pricing: Finding Your Perfect Fit

Classroomscreen is committed to making its platform accessible to all teachers by offering free access forever. Without the paid subscription, you'll still get access to all the widgets, backgrounds and features Classroomscreen has to offer. As mentioned earlier in this guide, you can start using Classroomscreen without any cost or requirements. However, if you find value in the platform and wish to take advantage of additional time-saving tools, there is a Pro version available for purchase.

By upgrading to Classroomscreen Pro or School Pro, you can unlock enhanced functionality such as adding more class lists and saving your screens. So, with a Pro account, you can save and load your screens whenever and wherever you need them, providing convenience and flexibility in your teaching workflow. A School Pro account offers benefits for educational institutions such as enabling teacher collaboration and management of multiple classrooms or schools - all with a bundle discount! If you are interested in signing up your school, you can find out more here.

If you're curious about the advanced features of Classroomscreen Pro, take advantage of the 14-day free trial! During this period, you can experience the full range of capabilities and decide if upgrading is the right choice for you free of charge.

Benefits of Classroomscreen Pro

We recommend you think about upgrading to Classroomscreen Pro for enhanced features and benefits:

• Save your screens and access them from anywhere, anytime.
• Create and manage up to 100 name lists for easy student participation.
• Enjoy priority support and access to an extensive knowledge base.

Congratulations! You have now mastered the essentials of Classroomscreen. By harnessing the power of this versatile platform, you can transform your classroom into an engaging and interactive learning environment. From customizable widgets to time management tools, Classroomscreen offers a wealth of features to enhance your teaching and captivate your students' attention.

So why wait? Sign up for Classroomscreen today and embark on a journey of revolutionizing your teaching experience. Empower your students, streamline classroom management, and create an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and excitement.

With Classroomscreen, the possibilities are endless. Start each day with confidence and make your classroom a place where students thrive and learning flourishes. Embrace the power of technology and unlock the full potential of Classroomscreen to transform your teaching and leave a lasting impact on your student's educational journey.

Happy teaching! 💚💜