Classroom Screen is a free, browser-based classroom management tool that helps teachers organize lessons and engage students through a customizable dashboard of interactive widgets.
What is Classroom Screen?
Classroom Screen is a web-based platform that consolidates essential classroom tools into a single display, designed for projection on smartboards, interactive displays, or via screen sharing. It takes no input beyond a teacher's widget selections and produces a live, interactive dashboard usable on any device with a modern browser — Chromebook, laptop, tablet, or interactive whiteboard. The tool is developed by the team at ClassroomScreen and requires no installation or student accounts.
Key Features
- Timer, Clock & Stopwatch — Set countdowns for tasks, display current time in digital or analog format, or track elapsed time with a stopwatch; also includes an event countdown for quizzes or breaks.
- Random Name Picker & Group Maker — Fairly select students or split the class into balanced groups for collaborative activities, reducing planning time.
- Noise Level Meter — Uses the device's microphone to display a live noise meter, helping students self-regulate volume during group work or transitions.
- Traffic Light & Work Symbols — Signal classroom expectations (red for quiet, yellow for attentive, green for free work) with a traffic light widget; work mode symbols indicate silence, whisper, or pair work.
- Poll Widget & QR Code Generator — Create instant polls for comprehension checks; generate scannable QR codes so students can access resources on their devices via joincrs.com.
- Drawing & Text Tools — Use a digital whiteboard to annotate or sketch, and add text boxes for daily agendas, instructions, or objectives.
- Video Embed — Paste a YouTube link to play video directly on the classroom screen without switching tabs, maintaining visual context.
- Background Customization — Choose from hundreds of backgrounds or upload your own images and GIFs to personalize the screen.
Who is it for?
- Elementary to high school teachers — manage classroom time, behavior, and participation with visual cues that students understand instantly.
- Online and hybrid instructors — share the screen via Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams to maintain structure in virtual lessons.
- New and veteran educators — reduce multitasking by keeping timers, instructions, and engagement tools on one display.
What can you do with Classroom Screen?
- Time management: Set a timer for a five-minute quiz and display the countdown so students pace themselves.
- Fair participation: Use the random name picker to call on students impartially during discussions.
- Behavior monitoring: Activate the noise meter during group work so students adjust their volume without verbal reminders.
How does it work?
Open classroomscreens.net in a browser, click the widget bar to add tools (e.g., timer, traffic light, name picker), then drag and resize them on the canvas. No account is needed for basic use; a free account allows saving widget layouts and customizations, while Pro adds workspaces and advanced options.
Pricing
Classroom Screen offers a free version with essential widgets. A Pro plan is available for teachers who want to save screens, organize lessons into workspaces, custom backgrounds, and share screens publicly.
FAQ
Is Classroom Screen free?
Yes, the basic version with all core widgets (timer, noise meter, name picker, etc.) is free to use. Pro is an optional upgrade.
Can I save my classroom screen layouts?
With a free account you can save a limited number of layouts; Pro allows saving and organizing multiple screens for different classes or subjects.
Does Classroom Screen work offline?
No, it requires an active internet connection because it runs entirely in the browser.
Do students need accounts?
No. Classroom Screen is teacher-controlled; students view the projected screen and may interact with polls via a code at joincrs.com, but no accounts are required.
