Hello everyone,
As always, we want to keep you in the loop with our Flat for Education product updates. Over the upcoming months, our tech team is focusing on enhancing our existing features, guided by the feedback we've received from you, our valued users.
This doesn't mean we're going to stop introducing new features for good, of course! It's just that for now our primary focus will be on strengthening and improving the editor. We'll also use this period to share extra tips and insights about our most popular features. We hope these little pointers can really help take your music lessons to the next level.
Below, we'll explore the various features available to you for creating assignments tailored to your students' needs.
Additional support for your students:
Customizing your assignments
Custom toolsets
When setting up music assignments, it's helpful to limit the number of tools students can use in the score. This makes the software easier to navigate and allows students to focus on the specific music symbols they need for their assignment. This approach is especially useful for younger students who might feel overwhelmed by too many options.
When you're preparing or updating an assignment, you can choose or make a tailored set of tools in the "Extras" section. This customization enhances the learning experience by ensuring students concentrate on relevant tasks, making the educational process more efficient and engaging.
💡 Learn how to use this feature > here.
But wait, there's more. In Flat for Education, you have the Toolset Library. This allows you to save various toolsets for different kinds of assignments, making it easy to reuse them with just a couple of clicks. If you want to learn all about this feature, please take a look at our dedicated guide below.
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Distribute assignments to individual students or groups
In education, it's important to meet each student's unique needs. This is why we designed a feature that allows teachers to assign work to either individual students or groups. This is crucial because every student learns differently, and some might need extra help or more challenging activities. Having the ability to tailor assignments is key to creating an effective learning environment. It helps students get the right level of challenge and support.
💡 To read more about this feature and learn how to make the most out of it, check out our step-by-step tutorial below.
Additional support for your students
Student preview
The best way to grasp what our students go through with our assignments is to see things from their perspective. Experiencing the platform as a student lets you identify their potential questions and craft assignments that are both clear and engaging. Flat for Education offers this insight through the Student Preview.
Extra tip: We've created a manual that you can download and share with your students for better support on their learning process when using Flat for Education.
Extra resources in the assignments
Including additional resources in your assignments can significantly enhance your students' learning experience and success. Our platform allows you to attach supplementary materials, such as scores or videos, directly within the assignments. This means students can access these resources right where they are working, without the need to download files or navigate away from the page.
💡 Learn more about this and other features related to the assignments in our dedicated guide below.
Inline comments and real-time feedback
Boost classroom interaction with our inline comments feature, designed to enhance both individual and group work. This tool simplifies how students present their assignments and quickly get feedback, promoting an active, engaging learning process, allowing for immediate feedback and insights from you.
This facilitates effective communication, essential for successful music education. With this feature, the classroom transforms into a dynamic space that supports each student's growth and achievement.
💡Learn how to use this feature in our dedicated guide > here.
Top articles
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Feedback?
If you have any questions or suggestions for our product team, please reach out: edu@flat.io.
Have a wonderful day!