Control Your Classroom

Real-time Classroom Control

As a teacher, you have powerful tools to manage your classroom's interaction flow and maintain an effective learning environment.

Key Control Features

1. Mute Students

• What it does: Temporarily prevents students from sending messages
• When to use:
  • During teacher explanations
  • When you need class attention
  • To pause interactions for discussion
• How to activate: Toggle the "Mute Students" switch in the control panel

2. Message Frequency Limit

• What it does: Controls how often students can send messages
• Features:
  • Set cooldown period between messages
  • Prevents message flooding
  • Encourages thoughtful interactions
• How to set:
  1. Click on the frequency control
  2. Choose or input the desired time interval
  3. Apply the settings

3. Toggle ALL Messages

• What it does: Collapses or expands all message threads
• Benefits:
  • Improves readability during different class stages
  • Quick overview of all conversations
  • Easy navigation through discussions
• Usage:
  • Expand all: See full context of discussions
  • Collapse all: Get a clean overview
  • Selective expansion: Focus on specific topics

Best Practices

1. Dynamic Control

   • Adjust settings based on class activities
   • Use mute function strategically during transitions
   • Vary message frequency based on exercise types

2. Engagement Management

   • Start with shorter message intervals for high engagement
   • Increase intervals for more focused discussions
   • Use collapse/expand to highlight important exchanges

3. Class Flow

   • Mute students when switching topics
   • Adjust controls to match learning phases
   • Use visual organization to maintain focus

Tips for Effective Control

• Communicate Changes: Let students know when you're adjusting controls
• Gradual Adjustment: Start with lenient settings and adjust as needed
• Balance Control: Find the right mix between structure and interaction
• Monitor and Adapt: Observe class response and adjust accordingly

Remember, these controls are tools to enhance learning, not restrict participation. Use them flexibly to create an engaging and productive classroom environment.