What's new at Class
Updated July 2024
The next generation classroom on the web
As the demand for flexible and accessible education continues to grow, ensuring that learners and educators have a seamless, unified experience is more important than ever. In alignment with this mission—and to better serve our customers—we are investing in a next generation web experience for Class.
Starting on Monday, July 29th, 2024, Class will only be accessible via the web (take a look here, at the supported browsers). This means that the downloadable Windows and Mac versions of the Class application will no longer be available after that date.
Consistent, high-quality experience
The Class web experience eliminates the need to differentiate between versions, delivering consistent performance for both instructors and learners across web browsers
Streamlined
management
Administrators will no longer need to manage deployments or delay the adoption of features due to UI differences between the web and native desktop versions of Class
Faster
innovation
With the Class web experience, we can deliver new features—like AI assistant, data portal, and presentation mode—and fix issues faster than ever
Class improves access to quality instruction through next generation web experience
Elevate your learning program with the latest Class innovations
Explore new functionality designed to boost engagement, streamline course setup, and reduce administrative burden. Learn about the latest product news and discover what the Class team has been working on.
Class PresentationsPresent content learners can truly interact with
With Class’s advanced presentation mode, course content is kept front-and-center, deepening learner focus and retention. Offering an all-in-one display purpose-built for live instruction and annotation support, instructors and learners can interact with and collaborate on content shared during live sessions.
- Annotate, mark up, and draw on shared presentations, whiteboards, and more
- Share and interact with a wide range of document types with automatic file conversion to PDF
LMS IntegrationsAutomate attendance passback to the gradebook
Class’s enhanced LMS integrations streamline administrative work by automating the management of attendance and other key metrics. This centralizes data management, allowing organizations to focus on improving learning outcomes and driving student engagement.
- Class session attendance data can be recorded directly within LMS gradebooks as a gradebook entry
- Organizations can customize the criteria for how attendance data is captured as a grade entry
Live WebinarWhat's new in Class
Discover how the latest Class updates impact active learning, collaboration, and engagement in online classes and virtual instructor-led training.
Wednesday, July 31 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Pop-out PanelAlways visible connectivity and collaboration
Class ensures seamless participant visibility, allowing attendees to stay connected and engaged throughout the meeting. With flexible layout functionality, users can effortlessly monitor interactions and stay in sync with the group, enhancing overall collaboration and session efficiency.
- Switching tabs from the main Class session or sharing your screen automatically activates the gallery view panel to pop out into its own window
- Ensure continuous access to participant videos, reactions, hand raises, mic and video toggles, and chat while presenting or collaborating
Session SecurityEnhanced session security
With enhanced session security controls, instructors can ensure a safe and orderly virtual classroom environment. These new capabilities allow instructors to manage participant access and interaction dynamically, providing a seamless and secure teaching experience.
- Once the session starts, prevent participants who are not on the Class roster from joining
- Toggle the waiting room on or off without having to leave the session
- Mute all participants until they are called upon, minimizing unintended disruptions
- Disable screen sharing, video, audio, and chat for all participants while maintaining the functionality for instructors and assistants
Admin PortalMinimize instructor admin work
Reduce the administrative overhead on instructors tasked with scheduling their sessions in Class. Centralized control over class creation, editing, and scheduling allows administrators to manage these tasks efficiently, freeing instructors to focus on teaching.
- Administrators can preemptively schedule sessions on behalf of instructors, supporting scaled instruction
New functionality to look forward to
Coming soon! The next generation mobile experience
Consistent and interactive online learning experiences shouldn’t be dependent on the type of device a learner uses. By developing a mobile-specific experience for learners using smaller devices, Class delivers a virtual classroom solution that ensures equity and access and provides meaningful sessions to those with hardware or location restrictions.
Beta ProgramAI assistant
Enhance the learning experience—for instructors and learners alike—by providing immediate access to valuable information. With Class’s AI-powered assistant, instructors can keep courses on track while learners get the clarity they need.
- Ask questions and get immediate, relevant answers based on current and past sessions
- Highlight the auto-transcription to receive detailed explanations, deepening understanding of materials
- Generate personalized study guides during or after live classes, supplementing instructor-provided materials to reinforce learning and retention
- Admins can control access to the AI assistant, maintaining compliance with data privacy requirements
Beta ProgramData portal
Unlock valuable insights to assess the effectiveness of your synchronous online learning program. Class’s comprehensive data accessed through the data portal enhances instructor evaluations and reveals learner engagement trends, empowering you to make informed decisions that drive success.
- Get a detailed look into all participants within an individual session
- Gain insight into a single learner's engagement over time across a series of courses