Full Workflow
Create breakout rooms
As a moderator, open the breakout room panel and configure:
- Number of rooms — how many groups to create
- Duration — time limit for the breakout session
- Assignment — randomly assign, let users choose, or manually assign participants
Assign participants
Drag and drop users between rooms or use automatic assignment. You can also allow students to choose their own room.
Start breakout rooms
Click Start to open all rooms simultaneously. Participants receive a notification to join their assigned room.
Monitor progress
As a moderator, you can:
- See which users are in which rooms
- Join any breakout room to observe or participate
- Send a message to all rooms
- Extend the time if needed
Joining Breakout Rooms (Participant View)
Participants receive a notification when breakout rooms open and can join their assigned room. See Join Breakout Rooms.Inviting Moderators to Breakout Rooms
You can invite other moderators to specific breakout rooms for co-facilitation. See Invite Moderators to Breakout Rooms.1:1 Breakout Rooms
Create a breakout room with just two people for:- Individual student conferences
- Private conversations
- One-on-one tutoring or feedback
Exporting Breakout Room Artifacts
Capture work from breakout rooms before they close:- Export shared notes — save collaborative text from each room. See Export Breakout Room Shared Notes.
- Export whiteboard annotations — save drawings and annotations from each room. See Export Breakout Room Whiteboard Annotations.
Tips
- Set clear instructions before opening breakout rooms — students should know their task
- Use the timer to keep groups on track
- Visit rooms briefly to check progress without disrupting
- Allow 1–2 minutes for transition time when planning your session timeline