How to Add a Live Class
Schedule live HD streaming sessions with chat, polls, whiteboard, auto-recording, and automatic attendance
How to Add a Live Class
Course37 has a built-in live streaming system that replaces tools like Zoom, Google Meet, and Facebook Live. It supports Full HD 1080p streaming for 1,000+ simultaneous students with chat, polls, whiteboard, and automatic recording.
Why Use Course37 Live?
| Feature | Facebook Live | Zoom | Course37 Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Quality | 720p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Max Students | Unlimited (view only) | 100-1000 | 1,000+ |
| Recording | Deleted after 30 days | Separate download | Auto-saved to course |
| Branding | Facebook branding | Zoom branding | Your brand |
| Chat & Polls | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Whiteboard | No | Basic | Advanced |
| Attendance | No | Manual | Automatic |
| Cost | Free (limited) | $13-25/month/host | Included in plan |
Scheduling a Live Class
- Open the Course → CoursePlan → select a module
- Click Add Content → Live Class
- Configure the session:
| Field | Description | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Session name | Be specific: "Live: Chapter 5 — Electromagnetic Induction" |
| Date & Time | Scheduled start time | Shown in your organization timezone |
| Duration | Expected length | Set a realistic duration |
| Batch | Which batches can join | Select "All Batches" or specific ones |
| Description | Session overview | Include topics to be covered |
- Click Schedule
📸 Screenshot: Schedule live class dialog
During the Live Class
When the scheduled time arrives, the teacher starts the session from their dashboard:
Streaming Features
- Full HD 1080p — Smooth, high-quality video streaming
- Screen Sharing — Share your desktop, specific window, or tab
- Interactive Whiteboard — Draw, annotate, and explain concepts visually
- Live Chat — Real-time text chat with moderation controls
- Polls — Create instant polls to check understanding
- Raise Hand — Students can raise their hand to ask questions
For Teachers
- Open the live class from the course dashboard
- Click Start Streaming
- Allow camera and microphone access
- You're live! Use the toolbar for screen share, whiteboard, polls, etc.
- Click End Session when done
For Students
- Students see the scheduled class in their course portal
- At the scheduled time, a Join button appears
- Click to join — no downloads or app installations needed
- They can participate through chat, polls, and raise hand
📸 Screenshot: Live class interface with chat and whiteboard
After the Live Class
When the session ends, several things happen automatically:
| What Happens | Details |
|---|---|
| Auto-Recording | The entire session is recorded and saved to the course module |
| CDN Delivery | The recording is processed and distributed via Global CDN |
| Attendance | All students who joined are marked present automatically |
| Availability | Students who missed the class can watch the recording immediately |
| Chat Log | The live chat is preserved and viewable with the recording |
For more on how attendance works during live classes, see Live Class Attendance.
Pricing
Live streaming is included in your plan. Course37 charges based on Monthly Active Students (MAS), not per live session. You can host unlimited live classes.
For example, with 500 active students, your total monthly cost covers everything — live classes, video hosting, CDN, and all other features.
Best Practices
- Test beforehand — Do a quick test stream to check audio/video quality
- Schedule in advance — Give students at least 24 hours notice
- Use the whiteboard — Visual explanations improve understanding significantly
- Engage with polls — Short polls every 10-15 minutes keep students attentive
- Keep sessions focused — 45-60 minutes is ideal. Break longer sessions into parts
- Stable internet — A minimum of 5 Mbps upload speed is recommended for the teacher
Related Articles
- Live Streaming Overview — Detailed feature breakdown
- Global CDN Video Delivery — How recordings are delivered
- Live Class Attendance — Automatic attendance tracking
- How to Add Videos — Upload pre-recorded content
- How to Add a CoursePlan — Structure your course modules