Context
Designing a digital classroom that balances tool visibility and a clear teaching area on a single screen, without scrolling, is a challenge. It requires thoughtful prioritization and organization within limited space.
Teachers want a platform that simplifies content flow, interaction control, and student engagement. This also reduces training effort for the operational team.
Solution
During the design process, it became clear the Classroom view had to include a 3 key elements:
Focus on the content and content control
A horizontal Video pods
Easy navigation
This approach ensures teachers can deliver structured, engaging lessons with minimal distractions.
Other exploration
Initial design iterations emphasized a layout where all controls were visible. After reviewing various screen resolutions, the minimum screen size was set to 1280x720. Scene previews are positioned on the left, allowing seamless lesson navigation, while interaction controls at the bottom keep resources accessible without cluttering the main content.
Online Classroom Design
Aug 2021 - Jul 2024