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Focus Time

πŸ“ Main Page β†’ Click your class in the timetable β†’ Click [Focus Time] on the left sidebar​

Focus Time is a key feature designed to boost students’ concentration and create an effective learning environment. Through real-time screen sharing and monitoring, you can improve student engagement during class.

Starting Focus Time​

Step 1: Pre-class checklist​

Before starting the class, review and check the items under [Check Before Starting], then click the [Start Focus Time] button.

Step 2: Confirm class start​

In the pop-up window, click [Confirm] to begin Focus Time.

Important Notes

When Focus Time begins, it immediately affects all students in the class. Be sure to start it in line with the actual class schedule so as not to interrupt students who may be attending other sessions.

Class Tools​

1. Focus Pen​

Click the πŸ–ŒοΈbrush icon to write directly on the screen.

  • Change Color: Highlight important points in different colors
  • Eraser: Correct or remove parts of the writing
  • Trash Bin: Delete all writing at once

2. Screen Sharing System​

Click the πŸ–₯️monitor icon to share your screen in various ways.

Sharing Options (based on Chrome browser):

  • Chrome Tab: Share only a specific browser tab
  • Window: Share a specific program window
  • Entire Screen: Share the whole computer screen

3. Student Screen Sharing​

Click on a specific student’s screen from the list to share it with the entire class.

  • Showcase best work: Share well-done assignments or creative ideas
  • Problem-solving: Display a student’s step-by-step problem-solving process
  • Peer learning: Encourage collaborative learning among students

4. Class Time Management​

Use the [–5 / +5] buttons at the bottom of the Focus Time screen to adjust class time.

  • Flexible adjustments in 5-minute increments
  • Allocate time efficiently based on lesson importance
  • Adjust duration according to student focus levels

5. Screen Lock​

Click the πŸ”’lock icon to turn students’ screens black with the message β€œPlease focus on the teacher.” Their screens will remain locked until you click the πŸ”’lock icon again to unlock.

6. Full Screen View​

Expand the view for a larger display.

7. End Class​

Click the Quit button to end the class session.

Additional Features​

Attention Monitoring​

You can check student concentration levels via screen monitoring. The border color around each student’s screen shows their focus level:

  • Green border: High concentration
  • Orange border: Low concentration
  • No border: Moderate concentration

File & Link Sharing​

Click [Send Files or Links] to distribute links or files.

  • Link Sharing: Enter the link and title under the Link tab, then click [Share Link] to send it to students.
  • File Sharing: Under the File tab, select a file to share directly with students.

App/Web Control​

Manage the apps and websites students use during class.

  1. Click [Manage App & Website Access], then click [Select apps/ websites you want to restrict].
  1. Select the websites to restrict, then click [Done]. Those sites will be automatically blocked for students. To unblock, deselect the checkbox for the app/website in the control list.