Classflow is a website used to add fun to the typical PowerPoint. The teacher controls what the student's screen shows as the teacher goes through the presentation. The teacher can insert activities, quizzes, or tests for the students during the slideshow. The assessment is graded and recorded for the teacher. There are already made lessons and activities available for the teacher's use, but if needed, the teacher can easily create their own. The teacher can also convert a PowerPoint presentation to use through the ClassFlow website.

Step by Step Guide

video guide on how to create a lesson plan using Classflow.

How do I edit lesson properties?

To edit lesson properties:

1. Select My Resources.
2. Select a lesson.
3. Select Edit Lesson.
4. Select the Options Cog from the builder tool bar and select Lesson Properties. The 'properties' panel will open.
5. You can select or edit any of the properties:
   • Title (Can be edited but not removed)
   • Subject
   • Grade
   • Country
   • Language
   • Standard
   • Tags
   • Description
   • Lesson Notes
6. Select Save or select Cancel to discard changes.

How to I delete a lesson?

To delete a lesson:

1. Select the lesson from My Resources.
2. Select Delete. Depending on your screen resolution, the Delete option may be under the cog.
3. Select Delete. A confirmation dialog box opens.

How do I copy a lesson?

To copy a lesson:

1. Select the lesson in My Resources.
2. Select Copy. Choose where you would like the copied lesson to be added. It will be added to that folder.

How do I add a theme to my lesson?

To add a theme to your lesson using a ClassFlow template:

1. Select the cog from the toolbar in Lesson Builder.
2. Select Theme. The ‘Themes’ panel opens.
3. Select the Templates tab.
4. Select a theme.
5. Select Apply.The theme is applied to existing section markers and cards, and to any new ones you create.

To create a custom theme:

1. Select the cog from the toolbar in Lesson Builder.
2. Select Theme. The ‘Themes’ panel opens.
3. Select the Custom Themes tab.
4. Select + to Create New Theme.
5. Find an image by doing one of the following:
   • Browse or search My Resources (default location) and select an image.
   • Use the drop down menu to change your location and browse or search that location and select an image.
   • Select Upload New Image to upload your own image. (Image is saved to My Resources) and will be selected after upload.
6. Select Apply.The background theme is applied to existing sections and cards, and to any new ones you create.

How do I create a new lesson from existing content?

To create a new lesson from existing content:

1. Select My Resources, select +New and from the menu select Convert.

OR

Select My Resources, optionally select a folder within My Resources, right click on the folder, then select Convert.

2. Select PowerPoint, Flipchart, or SMART Notebook® file.

3. Browse to the location from which you want to upload, then select the file.

4. Select Open. The status of the upload is shown in the ‘Uploads’ panel. You can minimize or close this panel once complete.

The new lesson is added to My Resources or the selected folder and has the same name as the original document. The components are stored in a separate folder of the same name.

Pros:

• The teacher can see what is on the child's screen during a lesson.
• The activities make the lesson fun and interesting.
• The layout of ClassFlow is different than PowerPoint.
• There is a Marketplace to use already made lessons and activities.
• The teacher has record of the student's grades on the assessments.
• You can collaborate with other teachers.
• You can insert YouTube videos through the website.

Cons:

• There are not many background options available on the website itself.
• There are not many fonts to choose from.