Features
Pinned widgets
Sometimes you need a timer, checklist, or reminder to stay visible for your students throughout the lesson, no matter which screen you switch to. With pinned widgets, you can keep any classroom tool on every screen in your set—perfect for keeping everyone on track.
Pinned widgets make your teaching smoother. Add a visual timer, instructions, or a class noise meter once, and it stays in place while you move between activities. No need to set it up again or remind students where to look. Everything stays right where you need it.
Why teachers like it
- Students always see important tools and reminders, no matter the screen.
- Saves time—no need to repeat or reset widgets during a lesson.
- Helps keep classroom routines and expectations consistent.
How to set it up
- 1Create or open a screen set for your lesson.
- 2Add the widget you want to pin (like a timer or checklist) to your first screen.
- 3Click the pin icon on the widget to make it stay on every screen in the set.
- 4Switch between screens as you teach—your pinned widget will remain visible.
- 5Unpin the widget anytime if you want it to appear only on one screen.
Tips
- Pin a visual timer so students can always see how much time is left, no matter the activity.
- Use pinned instructions to keep directions clear for group work or centers.
- Pin a noise meter or class reminders to encourage positive behavior and self-management.
- Keep a word wall or vocabulary list pinned for language support during lessons.
Questions teachers ask
Can I pin more than one widget at a time?
Yes, you can pin several widgets. They will all stay visible across every screen in your set.
Will pinned widgets cover up other content?
Pinned widgets stay in the same spot on each screen. You can move and resize them so they do not block important information.
Do pinned widgets work with all widget types?
Most classroom tools and widgets can be pinned, including timers, checklists, instructions, and more.
Can students interact with pinned widgets from their devices?
Pinned widgets are for the teacher’s screen. Interactive activities like polls or exit tickets still work on student devices as usual.