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Enable live student interaction

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Written by Michael Lambarena
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Use interactive tools to engage students in real time through the Session feature. A session creates a live connection between your display and your students' devices, allowing them to participate actively using their own smartphones, tablets, or laptops.

How It Works

Tap the Student Interaction icon in the toolbar. A menu will appear, offering several interactive options to connect with your class:

  • Classroom Quiz

  • Open Question

  • Alpaca Race

  • Live Lesson

Each session type generates a QR code and unique PIN, which students can use to join the session from their own device.

Classroom Quiz

When you're ready to begin, tap Start next to the Classroom Quiz.

A pop-up window will appear with a QR code and a join link (e.g., app.example.com) alongside a session PIN. Students can scan the code or enter the PIN to join.

As students connect, their names will appear on your screen in real-time. Once everyone has joined, tap Continue to start the quiz.


Open Question

  • When you’re ready to ask a question to your students, a new screen prompts you to type in a question you wish to explore.

  • After entering your question, select "Ask Your Students" to open a pop-up window with a QR code and a link accompanied by a unique pin code. Students can use either the QR code or the link to connect to the session.

  • When everyone is connected, tap "Continue" to allow students to start submitting their answers. The responses will appear on the board in real-time, allowing for immediate feedback and discussion

Alpaca Race

Choose this interactive team-based game to make math practice exciting.

  1. Select Alpaca Race from the Student Interaction menu.

  2. Students join via QR code, PIN, or the app. Teams are auto-assigned and balanced.

  3. Pick your math focus: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or a mix.

  4. Start the race! Each correct answer moves the team's alpaca forward.

  5. Watch the leaderboard and race visuals update in real-time for a fun, engaging experience.

Live Lesson

Use this feature to guide students through your lesson in real time.

  1. Select Live Lesson from the Student Interaction menu.

  2. Students join using a QR code, PIN, or the app.

  3. Your screen syncs with their devices—students see only what you show.

  4. Tap Display students to view who’s connected.

  5. With Edit mode enabled, tap a student’s name to see their screen and monitor what they’ve done.

  6. You can pause or end the session anytime.

This is ideal for controlled, interactive teaching where students follow along without getting ahead.

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