Synced Sessions are Focus Coach sessions with uniform settings selected by the teacher. By starting a Synced Session, all of your students will have the exact same start and end time. The check-ins will also happen at the same time for everyone. So if you want, you can play the sound from your device (which is especially nice if some students don’t have headphones). Many teachers say that introducing students to the Focus Coach via Synced Sessions serves as nice scaffolding to get them acquainted with the tool.
How to Set Up a Synced Session:
- Go to the Focus Coach tab and click “Host a Synced Session”
- Choose your preferred settings for the session, including duration, check-in frequency, and whether to allow soundtracks.
- Once confirmed, open the waiting room.
- Students will click the “Join Synced Session” tile on their device and enter the waiting room. From here, students can select soundtracks if allowed and see the session settings.
- Click “Start Session” to begin!
During the Session:
- Use the Synced Session dashboard to view the timer and student activity, including missed check-ins and pauses. Frequent pauses and missed check-ins indicate to you which students might be (a) disengaged or (b) not using the Focus Coach properly.
- You can pause or end the session early if you’d like.