The new school year is here, and we’ve made updates to help teachers feel confident from day one.

Some updates focus on support where you need it, making it easier to find help while using ClickView. Others focus on updates that updates that support teaching with video, helping teachers find the right video faster.

We’ve also highlighted useful ClickView Topics and a selection of blogs to support early lessons, key special events, and tips for setting up ClickView accounts.

Product updates to support teaching this year

Support where you need it

We’ve made sure help and guidance are right there when you need them, with built-in support to help you find answers quickly.

This includes our Welcome Pages and the new ClickView Help Centre.

1. Welcome Pages

Welcome Pages make it easy to get started in ClickView, bringing together key links, helpful resources, and popular videos for the term in one place.

2. The new ClickView Help Centre

Our refreshed Help Centre includes a modern, intuitive layout and a smarter structure so you can find the right answers faster. Explore clear, region-specific guides and learn more about how ClickView works.

Updates that support teaching with video

We’ve also made improvements to support teaching with video in ClickView. These updates make it easier to find the right videos, use them in class, and see how students are engaging.

1. Hover to preview videos

Finding the right video quickly matters, especially when planning lessons or teaching on the fly. Hover to preview videos lets you see a short visual preview of a video directly from the library before opening it.

This means you can quickly check the style, topic, and relevance of a video without having to wait for it to load. It helps you skim content faster and confidently choose the right video within seconds, saving valuable planning time.

2. Drawing interaction on interactives

Drawing responses gives students another way to interact with videos in ClickView. Instead of typing, students can draw directly on the screen when answering quiz questions.

This is especially helpful for younger students or early writers. It makes quizzes easier to use while still encouraging active participation.

Interactive video quizzes ask students to respond as they watch. Teachers can use pre-made quizzes or create their own to support learning and check understanding.

3. Transcripts

Transcripts make it easier to search and use videos in lessons. Teachers can follow along as text is highlighted in real time, jump to key moments, and download transcripts to support lesson planning.

4. Theatre mode

Theatre Mode provides a wider, cleaner viewing experience in ClickView, reducing distractions and supporting whole-class viewing across different screen sizes.

5. Discover page, subject hubs and topic directories

We’ve improved how teachers discover videos in ClickView. Updates to the Discover page, subject hubs, and Topic directories make it easier to see what’s new and find videos by subject.

6. Improved insights and analytics

Updated analytics in ClickView make it easier for teachers and administrators to understand student engagement, with clearer layouts that support planning and reporting.

7. Improved sharing and Open Classrooms

New sharing updates make it easier to get videos to students in ClickView. Teachers can share videos using links, assignments, join codes, or QR codes, and use Open Classrooms to share videos without logins while still tracking engagement.

ClickView Topics to start the year

To support teaching at the start of the year, we’ve selected ClickView Topics that work well for early lessons and classroom discussions.

Upcoming Special Events

• Valentine’s Day (14 February)
  
• Winter Olympics (6 – 22 February)
  • Primary
  • Secondary

• International Women’s Day (8 March)
  • Primary
  • Secondary

Trending Topics for Primary

• Transitions
• Media and Film Literacy Collection
• 100 Days of School
• Brain Breaks

Trending Topics for Secondary

• Mental and Emotional Health Collection
• Shakespeare Collection
• Ancient and Mesoamerican World Collection
• Languages Collection

Blogs to bookmark

To support planning and setup, we’ve selected some bookmark-worthy blogs covering classroom activity ideas, special event activities, and account setup tips.

1. Back-to-School activities for different year levels

Ideas to welcome students back and build positive classroom connections, including team-building activities, icebreakers, and lesson starters.

2. Back-to-School Checklist for IT and Admins

Get ready for the new school year with our quick checklist. Ensure your ClickView setup is up to date by managing admin contacts, rolling over SSO year groups, and performing the annual year group rollover. Start by checking off these key tasks:

3. Ideas for celebrating International Women’s Day

Classroom-ready ideas to support lessons around International Women’s Day on 8 March, with activities, discussion prompts, and stories of influential women from across history.

4. Teach online safety skills on Safer Internet Day

Ideas to support lessons for Safer Internet Day, held in February, helping students build safe and responsible online habits. Topics include cyberbullying, privacy, digital footprints, and critical thinking.

5. Valentine’s Day kindness activities

Lesson ideas and activities to support Valentine’s Day on 14 February, focusing on kindness, empathy, and social and emotional learning in the classroom.

Tips and tricks

Here are a few simple ways to start using these updates.

• Use transcripts to find key moments when planning lessons
• Share Welcome Pages with new staff or relief teachers
• Bookmark the new Help Centre articles you would use regularly
• Use the new sharing and analytics features to see who’s watched your videos and overall engagement

These updates are designed to support teaching throughout the year. Use what works for you, when it works for you.

Many of these updates were shaped by feedback from teachers. We’d love to hear your ideas as we continue improving ClickView.