Full Workflow
1
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
2
Assign participants
Drag and drop users between rooms or use automatic assignment. You can also allow students to choose their own room.
3
Start breakout rooms
Click Start to open all rooms simultaneously. Participants receive a notification to join their assigned room.
4
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
5
Bring everyone back
When time expires (or you end breakout rooms early), all participants return to the main room automatically.
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