Tools

 A handy set of in‑class utilities built into ClassSwift to boost participation and pacing.

Before you start

You’re in an active lesson and students have joined.

Open the Tools menu

1. On the in‑class toolbar, click Tools (tray icon).
2. Choose Buzzer, Random Draw, or Timer.

Buzzer

Turn your class into a quick game-show style response.

1. Tools → Buzzer.
2. Ask your question, then click Start.
3. Students tap the buzzer on their devices. The first to buzz appears at the top (top three show with medals).
4. Click Start again to reset for the next question.
5. Close the window when finished.

Tip: Use Buzzer to decide who answers first or to award quick participation points.

Random Draw

1. Pick a student at random.
2. Tools → Random Draw.
3. Click the draw button. A student’s name is displayed.
4. Click Start again to draw another name.
5. Close when done.

Use cases: cold calls, sharing time, assigning tasks.

Timer / Stopwatch

Keep activities on pace.

1. Tools → Timer.
2. Choose Timer (countdown) or Stopwatch (count up).
3. For Timer, set the minutes/seconds with the arrows.
4. Click Start.
5. When time ends (or you’re done), stop/close the window.

Tip: Great for think‑pair‑share, quizzes, and transitions.