Features
Background slideshow
Bring fresh energy to your lessons with automatic background slideshows. This feature lets you set your classroom screen to cycle through different backgrounds, keeping students engaged and helping you set the right mood for any activity.
Choose from 27 built-in backgrounds or upload your own images. The slideshow runs automatically, so you can focus on teaching while your classroom screen updates itself. Perfect for transitions, morning meetings, or simply adding visual interest to your lessons.
Why teachers like it
- Keeps students visually engaged during lessons.
- Makes transitions and routines more interesting.
- Easy to set up and change for any lesson or mood.
How to set it up
- 1Sign in to your free Edform teacher account.
- 2Open or create a classroom screen set.
- 3Click the background button on your screen toolbar.
- 4Select 'Slideshow' and choose your backgrounds from the built-in images or upload your own.
- 5Set how quickly you want the backgrounds to change (for example, every 30 seconds or every 5 minutes). You can also shuffle the order if you like a surprise effect for students!
Tips
- Use calming backgrounds during quiet work time to help students focus.
- Choose bright, fun backgrounds for morning meeting slides or class celebrations.
- Upload seasonal images to keep your classroom screen fresh throughout the year.
Questions teachers ask
Can I use my own photos in the slideshow?
Yes, you can upload your own images or choose from the built-in backgrounds.
Will the slideshow work on any computer or projector?
Yes, Edform classroom screens work on any device with a web browser.
Can I adjust how fast the backgrounds change?
Yes, you can set the timing for how often the background switches.