Creating a Classroom Channel
Setting up a classroom channel takes just a few steps. Once created, the channel becomes a permanent hub that your team can use to launch training sessions, webinars, or presentations whenever they are needed.
Step-by-Step Creation
1. Open the Create Channel Dialog
In the Communicate section of the sidebar, click the + button next to a category header, or use the channel creation option from the category menu. This opens the Create Channel dialog.
2. Select the Classroom Type
At the top of the dialog you will see tabs for each channel type --- Text, Voice, and Classroom. Click the Classroom tab to switch to the classroom creation form.
3. Name Your Classroom
Enter a descriptive name for the channel. Choose something that makes the purpose clear at a glance --- for example, "Sales Onboarding", "Weekly Product Training", or "Company All-Hands".
You can also set an optional emoji icon next to the name by clicking the emoji picker, which helps visually distinguish the channel in the sidebar.
4. Add Members
Use the member selector to add individual users or entire teams to the channel. Members you add will be able to join sessions once they are started. You can assign roles at this stage:
- Admin --- Can start and end sessions, configure defaults, and view the Learning Dashboard.
- Member --- Can join sessions when they are active.
For more details on what each role can do, see Participant Roles.
5. Configure Branding (Optional)
If you want a custom logo to appear inside the classroom session window, enter a Logo URL in the branding section. This is useful for external-facing webinars or branded training sessions. The URL must point to a publicly accessible image file (PNG or SVG recommended).
6. Create the Channel
Click Create Channel to finish. The new classroom channel will appear in the sidebar under the selected category, ready for you to launch your first session.
Configuring Default Session Settings
After creating the channel, administrators can set default values that apply every time a new session is started. To access these settings:
- Open the classroom channel.
- Click the channel name in the header to open the Channel Details dialog.
- Navigate to the Classroom Defaults tab.
From here you can configure:
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Record sessions by default | Automatically record every session | Off |
| Mute participants on join | All attendees join with their microphone muted | Off |
| Allow participant camera | Let attendees turn on their webcam | On |
| Allow participant microphone | Let attendees unmute themselves | On |
| Send system notification | Notify members via in-app notification when a session starts | On |
| Send email notification | Notify members via email when a session starts | Off |
These defaults can still be overridden each time a session is started, so you are never locked in.
Tips for Getting Started
- Start small. Create a test classroom with just yourself and one colleague to explore the session experience before rolling it out to a larger audience.
- Set recording defaults early. If your organization requires session recordings for compliance or reference, enable the "Record sessions by default" toggle so you never forget.
- Use meaningful names. A clear channel name helps participants find the right classroom quickly, especially as your workspace grows.
Next Steps
- Running a Session --- Learn how to start a live session and present content.
- Participant Roles --- Understand admin and member permissions inside classroom channels.