In this article, we'll review how teachers launch presentations and digital lessons.
Review your pop-up settings in Chrome or Safari if you are unable to launch presentations. You’ll need to allow pop-ups from Great Minds. You can also use the presentation toggle.
Presentations
All K-5 lessons and some 6-9 lessons are presentations. Presentations contain teacher-facing slides. Students don't need devices for these lessons, unless you plan to send them slides to work on independently.1. Navigate to the lesson guidance page.
2. Click the Present button at the top right and select Present to Class from the drop-down menu.
2. In the pop-up, launch the lesson for a specific class using the Present button, or continue an unfinished lesson by selecting Reopen.
3. A new tab will open where you can view lesson guidance content and customize the slides. The presentation will open in a new window.
4. If using extended screens, you can drag the presentation window to the projected screen.
Digital Lessons
In Levels 6–9, certain lessons will require students to be on devices to participate in synchronous digital activities. These lessons have the “Digital Lesson” label on the module overview page.1. Navigate to the lesson guidance page.
2. Click the Present button at the top right and select Invite Students and Present from the drop-down menu.
2. In the pop-up, launch the lesson for a specific class using the Present button, or continue an unfinished lesson by selecting Reopen. Students will be prompted to join the lesson on their device.
3. A new tab will open where you can view guidance content and notes, customize the lesson, and monitor student work.
4. The presentation will open in a new window. If using extended screens, drag the presentation window to the projected screen.