How to Use Fluentbe Presentations: A Guide for Teachers
Fluentbe presentations offer an interactive platform for teaching, allowing you to engage with your students effectively. For a more visual understanding, refer to the instructional videos provided below each section. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to make the most out of these presentations:
Starting Your Lesson
You can start the lesson five minutes before the scheduled time if that works for you.
Before starting, ensure that your microphone and webcam are working correctly.
You can just navigate through the slide show seamlessly.
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Managing Your Students
Check the number of students present in the session.
Utilize options to mute students or turn off their cameras if necessary.
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Teaching a Lesson
Present the course topic clearly, ensuring students understand the objectives.
Provide instructions and step-by-step guidance throughout the lesson.
Make use of interactive exercises to keep the class engaging.
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Understanding Student's Perspective
Students view only the current slide, without the ability to switch between slides.
Chat functionalities enable communication either with everyone or privately with the teacher.
Students receive prompts on how to display answers effectively.
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By following these guidelines, you can effectively leverage Fluentbe presentations to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for your students. Happy teaching! 🌟📚
How to Teach Effectively with Fluentbe Presentations
Components of Fluentbe Presentations
Each Fluentbe Presentation comprises several essential components:
Pre-lesson Activities:
Three interactive exercises prepare students for the upcoming lesson.
Automatically checked, students receive immediate feedback, saving time for teachers.
Revision:
Engages students in a speaking exercise, reinforcing concepts from previous lessons.
Lesson Structure:
The main topic, goals, and slides with speaking and interactive activities are included.
Follow-up Activities:
Ready-to-use interactive tasks further elaborate on lesson goals, fostering discussion and engagement.
Summary and Coming Next:
It allows students to reflect on their learning and prepares them for the next lesson.
Homework:
It consists of three interactive tasks, automatically checked and providing instant feedback.
Best Practices for Teaching
Follow these tips to ensure a seamless teaching experience with Fluentbe Presentations:
Stick to One Presentation per Lesson:
Introduce a new topic at the start of each lesson, maintaining a structured 30-lesson approach.
Follow Instructions and Timing:
Adhere to the instructions provided on the slides and allocate appropriate time for each activity (screenshot below)
Encourage Active Participation:
Engage students in interactive activities, allowing each to practice extensively.
Utilize Supportive Tools:
Leverage the Vocabulary List to reinforce the target language and encourage student participation.
Maintain Engagement:
Keep students actively involved, offering support, and guidance, and addressing questions promptly. You can also use chat during the lesson.
Reviewing your student's progress
Check if your student is doing the extra job by completing the homework, pre-lesson, and flashcard activities.
Move smoothly between topics during the lesson
If needed, change the topic of the lesson using the designed button (number 3 in the screenshot)
Share your screen during the lesson
Want to show something extra? Locate next to the buttons of the cam and mic the option to 'change view' (number 6 in the screenshot below)
Press the green button to start the screen share (number 7 in the screenshot below)
Browser Tab View (With audio!):
Select the tab intended to be shared (number 10 in the screenshot below). Allow to share tab audio (number 11 in the screenshot below). Finalize the process by clicking 'share' (number 12 in the screenshot below)
Window View (Without audio!):
Select the window you need to open (number 13 in the screenshot). Finalize the process by clicking 'share' (number 14 in the screenshot below)
Entire screen option (With audio!):
Select the screen intended to be shared (number 15 in the screenshot below). Allow to share system audio (number 16 in the screenshot below). Finalize the process by clicking 'share' (number 17 in the screenshot below)
Whiteboard
open the whiteboard to explain something to your students (number 8 in the screenshot below)
use multiple options on the whiteboard displayed on the left side of the screen (screenshot below)
Annotation tool
Use it to write/draw on the screen and mark the most important parts of the displayed materials.
Install the extension to the Google Chrome browser and click the already installed option on the right upper corner (the puzzling sign) to turn on the option on the screen. ✅
Do not hesitate to download the extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fluentbe-annotation-tool/cimpobcmloboinejgmajcnnddaimfecl/related
By following these guidelines, teachers can effectively utilize Fluentbe Presentations to create engaging and impactful learning experiences for their students. Happy teaching! 🌟📚
Leaving the lesson
Time has passed and the topic was conducted, locate the button in the right upper corner 'finish lesson' (number 17 in the screenshot below)
The system always requires to confirm finishing the lesson (to prevent from accidentally choosing option number 18 in the screenshot below)
Once clicking the classroom will close in 3 seconds and the timer will display the time at which the room closed in the lesson view (number 19 in the screenshot below)
❗ If you by accident click the button 'finish lesson' and confirm it, reach out to the office ASAP with a short message to help you restart the class. Once your conversation is received by support, inform the student to stay tuned and wait for the reopening of the class. ❗
What has to be done after each finished lesson?
In the ever-evolving landscape of online education, efficiency and ease of use are paramount for teachers. One area where this is particularly evident is in managing lesson statuses. While previously this task required manual intervention, recent updates have simplified the process, allowing for automatic status changes.
Automatic Status Updates
Gone are the days of manually changing lesson statuses. Now, the system seamlessly updates the class status to "finished" overnight following the lesson. This automatic transition eliminates the need for instructors to perform this task manually, saving valuable time and streamlining administrative processes.
Manual Intervention
However, instructors still retain the option to manually adjust lesson statuses should they wish to do so. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to manually update lesson statuses:
Navigate to the lesson view
On the right-hand side, locate the 'Lesson status' option and select 'Finished.' (number 1 in the screenshot below)
'Set as finished' window
Leave a subject from the course program (number 2 in the screenshot below)
Instead of 'Custom Subject' use the 'Comments' to write additional information. (numbers 3 and 4 in the screenshot below)
If a Technical issue happens click on the square and leave a comment.
Mark presence
Mark student presence to ensure accurate attendance records by clicking on the red square.
Next lesson
If the teacher discusses the matter of the next lesson with the student and knows the exact date and time she/he can fill in the gaps and press 'Finish'. (number 6 in the screenshot below)
If not press 'finish' (number 6 in the screenshot below)
Student's view of the materials on the Student Space platform
For teachers and students alike, understanding how to access course materials on Student Space is essential for a smooth learning experience. This guide will outline two methods through which students can view their materials with clarity and ease.
Method 1: My Lessons Tab
Upon logging into Student Space, students will be directed to their main page.
Here, they can locate the 'My lessons' tab, which serves as the central hub for accessing all course materials and lessons. (screenshot below)
By selecting this tab, students will find a list of lessons, categorized into completed, canceled, and scheduled sessions. (screenshot below)
Each lesson is accompanied by 3 sections:
Materials pertaining directly to the lesson.
Pre-lesson materials.
Homework assignments.
❗ In addition, students may encounter Fluentbe Flashcards in select topics, situated beneath the homework assignment to reinforce vocabulary learned in class. ❗
Method 2: Course Plan Tab
Alternatively, students can explore the entire course curriculum through the 'Course plan' tab. (screenshot below)
Upon selecting this option, students gain access to a comprehensive view of the course program, including a detailed list of topics and associated materials.
❗ Note that while this option provides an overview of the course structure, progress within materials isn't saved, and they are presented in a raw format. Therefore, we recommend utilizing the 'My lessons' view for the efficient tracking and completion of materials. ❗