Step 1: Open a lesson and click 'Teach'
Click 'Teach' from within the lesson editor, or right-click on a lesson in 'My LessonUp' and select 'Teach' from the menu.
Step 2: Getting students to join
Option 1: Teaching with a lesson code
After clicking 'Teach', you have two choices: teaching with a lesson code or teaching a class.
If you choose 'Teach with lesson code', students can join your lesson by entering the unique code.
The lesson code is always visible in the bottom left-hand corner of your teaching screen, or within the pop-up that appears when you click 'Students'. This pop-up also displays a large QR code that students can scan to join the lesson instantly.
Closing the lesson code: This setting is also found by clicking 'Students'. Simply toggle 'Allow new participants' on or off. This ensures no further participants can join your session.
Option 2: Teaching a class
You can also choose to start the lesson directly for an entire class. Click 'Teach' and select 'To class'. Choose the specific class you wish to teach; students will receive a notification at lessonup.app and will join the lesson automatically. This removes the need for them to enter a code.
Using this method prevents students from joining with "nicknames" and saves valuable lesson time.
Step 3: Navigating while teaching
You can navigate through your slides using a remote pointer, the arrow keys on your keyboard, or by clicking 'Previous' and 'Next' on the board. You can also jump to a specific slide by clicking on the slide counter (e.g., 1/24) and selecting your desired slide from the overview.
Additional Settings
Teacher View: This allows you to control the lesson from a separate screen, view your slide notes, and preview the upcoming slide while teaching. Read more.
Show on student device: With this feature enabled, students can follow the slides on their own devices in real-time as you teach. Read more.
Allow new participants: Use this to "lock" your lesson code and prevent unwanted participants from joining your session.
Do you have questions about teaching in the new lesson editor? Contact us via the chat icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen or email us at support@lessonup.com. We are happy to help!