Class is changing the way the world learns by adding teaching and learning tools to Zoom and Microsoft Teams for K-12, higher education, and the workplace.
🥳 We Have Arrived: We are excited to announce that Class is now adding teaching and learning tools to Zoom on all devices–including Windows, Mac, iPad, and Android tablets! Read the latest news on our blog from our CEO, Michael Chasen.
Read the story: ow.ly/pORB50F11B3
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We are happy to have reached a definitive agreement with Anthology to acquire @Blackboard Collaborate. This agreement is subject to regulatory approval and if approved will allow us together to build the next generation online learning platform. class.com/blog/class-and-col…
Salesforce Ventures and Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady have invested, joining the team at Class! We can now bring teaching tools to Zoom even faster. Read the latest news on our blog from our CEO, @michaelchasen. class.com/blog/salesforce-ve…
Big news traveling around the world!🌏 Our $100M Series B funding round led by SoftBank now allows Class to add teaching and learning tools to Zoom #WORLDWIDE. Read the latest news on our blog from our CEO, @michaelchasen.
class.com/blog/welcoming-the…
Today marks an exciting milestone in Class's journey to change the way the world learns. We are thrilled to announce the full release of Class for Microsoft Teams! --> bit.ly/42dszim
Join us and @Microsoft on this journey of redefining virtual learning and training!
The K12 team had a blast at #FETC! @fetc Thank you for being such fabulous hosts. We look forward to connecting further with everyone we met! Let’s change the way the world learns 🌎💙
We are also happy to announce Class has been awarded a 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Award. Class was recognized for industry leadership and named the “EdTech Startup of the Year.” We are proud to be named a leader in the #edtech and #startup fields!
We are pleased to announce that we have officially completed the acquisition of Blackboard Collaborate allowing us to accelerate our vision to change the way the world learns! Learn more at loom.ly/TgKPi_Q
This week at Class we kicked off our Class Cares community initiative! Our team had a blast filling backpacks with supplies and donating them to local schools around DC. We are excited to continue to give back to the community, stay tuned 💜💛
Hear from our CEO @michaelchasen at @asugsvsummit Tuesday at 2 in Harbor A about the future of the virtual classroom, including how institutions around the world are adding teaching and learning tools to Zoom! #ASUGSVSummit
🎉 Class is in session: We are proud to announce that Class software is live and generally available. Hear from Michael Chasen, our co-founder and CEO, about how you can use Class to add teaching and learning tools to Zoom. 🎉
class.com/class-is-in-sessio…
We are excited to announce Class has been named a silver medal recipient of the IMS Global Learning Consortium’s 2021 Learning Impact Awards. Class is honored for this opportunity to be recognized as a leader in the #edtech field. @LearningImpact
Great article in @WIRED on why Class is a necessary solution for the future — check it out to learn how we offer missing features for K-12 students struggling to learn in virtual classrooms.
wired.com/story/class-engage…
"To have someone who is globally recognized like @TomBrady, who is also passionate about helping people, education and is a natural leader, as someone who we could add to supporting the company was a no-brainer."
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We had an incredible time at #asugsvsummit! From hearing our CEO present, to sharing Class with hundreds of you, to watching our SVP & VP of People rock their panels, this was an event we will not forget! Thank you @asugsvsummit for putting on such an incredible event 💥
Class was named the Best Global #EdTech StartUp in the 2021 Tech Edvocate Awards! @advocatefored
We have been working hard to bring teaching and learning tools on @Zoom to instructors & learners around the 🌎
#education#StartUp#edchat
Enhanced Breakout Rooms for @Zoom are here! Instructors can:
✨monitor & track participation across all breakout rooms
✨send content to specific breakout rooms
Learn how Class is giving control back to instructors in their virtual classrooms by adding teaching & learning tools!
Our co-founder and CEO, @michaelchasen joined Wake Up with @cheddar this morning to discuss the future of online learning post vaccine, school reopenings and how Class can help.
cheddar.com/media/class-uses…
Read all about this year's nominees for the annual Technical.ly Awards, honoring top people and companies making an impact on the DMV region.
Cast your vote on who you think deserves to win by Wednesday, Dec. 8: bit.ly/3EasizI
We are honored to a part of the GSV EdTech 150 and cannot wait to see everyone in San Diego at the @asugsvsummit August 9-11! 🎉
#ASUGSVSummit#EdTech150
Fast-tracking Class for Zoom: We will be reaching virtual classrooms even sooner. Hear from Michael Chasen, our co-founder and CEO, about our accelerated plans for spring. class.com/fast-tracking-our-…
We can't wait to see everyone at #BETT2022! Get ready to win some amazing prizes, see incredible demos, and find out how we are changing the way the World learns!
Booth ND71🎉
📅 2 days to go until #Bett2022! Are you ready?
👀 Joining us in London? Take a look at our checklist to make sure that you've got everything you need for when you arrive onsite.
It's not too late to register! Join the conversation here >🔗uk.bettshow.com/visitor-regi…
“Within Class, we can tell you how long the teacher held class, for how long the kids spoke, how many
kids raised their hand, how many talk with the teacher’s assistant, how they did on an exam, how long they took to take that exam…” -@michaelchasen
The “Zoom Boom” of the last 18 months has seen more of us work and play in video calls, leading to a much-discussed sea change in employment and entertainment. But the impact on education will be just as great. #zoomverdict.co.uk/zoom-on-the-16…
✨GIVEAWAY✨
We are so excited to be at #Bett2022 and have loved meeting all of you! We’ve teamed up with @intel for this amazing giveaway. Get scanned at our booth to enter!
RT this for an extra entry. @Bett_show
In honor of #TeacherAppreciationDay, Class recognizes all teachers who work tirelessly to support their students and communities.
We are proud to partner with you to support your virtual learning strategy.
Managing virtual teams can seem daunting, especially in a hybrid work environment, but it doesn't have to be. Here are 4 tips for managing your virtual teams with Zoom:
class.com/blog/4-tips-for-ma…
Tune in to hear Class for Zoom co-founder & CEO Michael Chasen and Zoom CEO Eric Yuan talk about the dawn of the age of digital learning as part of the @asugsvsummit keynote pre-show on Thursday, Sept 24 @ 12:15 pm ET. Register: virtual.asugsvsummit.com/202…
We are happy to announce our partnership with @OpenLMSteam to bring seamless hybrid learning to increase student engagement. Learn more at linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
Meet Kim! She’s our Director of Community & Advocacy here. Not only is she an incredible human, but a former high school & college counselor.
We ❤️ our school counselors & are so grateful for all they do for our students! Happy School Counselors Week #NSCW22@ASCAtweets
Over a year into #virtual learning, many K-12 teachers have figured out how to maximize the benefits of #Zoom.
Read our recent blog post on the tools available for virtual and #hybrid classrooms.
class.com/blog/zoom-teaching…
Enhanced Breakout Rooms for @Zoom are here! Instructors can:
✨monitor & track participation across all breakout rooms
✨send content to specific breakout rooms
Learn how Class is giving control back to instructors in their virtual classrooms by adding teaching & learning tools!
Many companies across the US are entering a #hybrid workspace. How can #HR leaders create an environment that employees who continue to work from home are still engaged and feel like valued members of their companies? New Blog Post ⬇️
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We’re thrilled to launch Class for Zoom. Sign up for the beta waitlist and join us in making the virtual classroom feel like a real classroom, bringing happiness to teachers and students. #ClassForZoom
A long career doing something you love is a true gift. We applaud @TomBrady's tenacity, drive, and passion over the years and look forward to the path ahead. We are proud and thankful to have Tom on the Class team❤️
Join experts in #onlineeducation to discuss ways institutions can harness the #technology at their disposal to improve student learning and their educational experiences in real-time! Register now:
insidehighered.zoom.us/webin…
As a fully-remote company, our in-person gatherings are few and far between, but this month we got the chance to collaborate, celebrate, and plan our path forward to change the way the world learns!
Thank you #BETT2022 for a great experience! It was great to meet so many inspirational leaders in education and technology, and we look forward to continuing so many conversations we've started. Safe travels to all attendees. @Bett_show
From building learning platforms that break down barriers to creating quality learning experiences, tune in to this #webinar playback to hear how #EdTech leaders John Baker (founder, @D2L) and Michael Chasen (CEO, Class) began their EdTech journeys 🚀📚 bit.ly/43jYxsr
Learning loss has always been a problem, but the issue has been amplified in the past year as schools quickly shifted to accommodate remote or hybrid classrooms.
Read our new blog post on how to best address this learning loss in #K12 schools.
class.com/blog/mitigating-le…
Now more than ever, blended learning is the most effective modality for online and virtual learning. We are thrilled to partner with @D2L so all learners can receive the best learning experience!
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Join us on Wednesday, May 12th for a Class hosted webinar on 3 Engagement Strategies for Hybrid Learning & Development. Register now. ow.ly/OQNT50EGj6F
Educators around the country have had to learn how to design and teach hybrid courses. Engaging students in #onlinelearning has been challenging to say the least. Check out our tips on how to create a hybrid course for #highereducationclass.com/blog/how-to-design…
Just when you thought being laser-focused in a virtual classroom was impossible… #ClassforZoom has multi-pin and multi-spotlight options that bring focus back into the classroom.
Want to see a demo of Class? Head to Booth 239 at 11:35 and 2:50, today! Don't forget to enter our drawing for Air Pods Max 🎧 Winner will be chosen Wednesday at 11:30! #asugsvsummit
Class heads to Orlando for @fetc in January🎉 Join us for our speaking sessions, demos, teacher meetup, & workshop!
Will we see you there? 👀👀👀
#FETC 2022 #edtech
📢Teacher Appreciation Week is coming!
Use the link to nominate an awesome teacher! For the week of May 2- May 6 we will complete some of the nominated teachers Amazon Wishlists up to $500!
We can't wait!
Share, retweet, nominate 🎉
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Day 2 at @fetc is here! And we have so much planned 👀 🎉
Come stop by our booth on the expo floor #3915
Then make sure to check out our sessions today! Yesterday was a full house 🤗 #fetc#fetc22#fetc2022
Are you at @Instructure's #INSTCon23? So are we!
📍 Stop by booth 63 to discover the next generation virtual classroom.
📣 Grab a seat at today's talk, "The Next Generation Virtual Classroom: Transforming Teaching & Learning" w/ @michaelchasen (Class) & Missy LaCour (@golctcs).
We are headed to @atd 2021 International Conference & EXPO next weekend in Salt Lake City! Sign up for our sessions and to come to our VIP reception! #ATD21#ATD2021class.com/atd21
REGISTER NOW!
Attend a #FiresideChat with @nytimes bestselling #author, @jselingo, on designing better course flexibility to withstand future disruption and improve opportunities for all learners, faculty, and staff.
bit.ly/3AIYF77
We are joining in on the #FETCchat
A1. A game changer lesson... fun, interactive, student focused, and engaging with an important take away.
Join in on the chat!
Follow along and answer the next 7 questions with our guest @MeehanEDU !
Q1) What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “that lesson (or activity etc.) was a game changer?”
Tag your answers with A1 & use the hashtag: #FETCchat
Lately, many schools have turned to hybrid learning, which brings face-to-face and virtual education into one experience. But it comes with its own set of challenges.
Read about how Class is supporting the hybrid model on our blog. #education#teachingclass.com/blog/how-class-can…
A5. Students taking charge of their own learning: Advocating for themselves when they recognize how they learn best.
Asking questions & bringing up new ideas related to the topic.
Making connections to past learning.
#FETCchat
Our CEO @michaelchasen is speaking today in Harbor A AND our VP of People, Natlee Green, is a Panelist in Harbor E 🤩. Is it 2:10 yet!?! #asugsvsummit#asugsv2021
How do we drive active learning? Find out next Wednesday!
We'll share how class can:
🎉Apply active learning strategies
🎉Better utilize digital technologies
🎉Incorporate individualized student support & equitable resources & more!
bit.ly/3QB0RFa
There are a variety of #onlinelearning tools available for #K12 educators. These tools range in cost and effectiveness; we've found the top 5 in our latest blog post. Check it out ⬇️
class.com/blog/5-online-teac…
A lot has happened during the pandemic in remote learning but institutions are showing that they want to continue to innovate and use tools to support online, hybrid, and hyflex learning #educause2021#educause#edu21
We've got a few tips to keep students engaged as you work through tech snafus. What works for you in your virtual classroom?
Read more on our blog: classedu.com/how-to-keep-stu…