How to follow playlists and Topics

Hand pointing over 'Follow' button in a topics page

Summary

  • Follow playlists or Topics using the ‘Follow’ icon.
  • Unfollow by clicking the ‘Unfollow’ icon on the desired item.
  • Followed playlists appear under the Playlists tab.
  • Followed topics are shown on your dashboard, not in playlists.
  • Updates to followed items happen automatically.

How to follow playlists or Topics

Educators can stay updated with content changes by following playlists and ClickView Topics. When a playlist is shared or a ClickView Playlist is created, you will see the ‘Follow’ icon. To begin following, simply select this icon on the playlist or Topic you wish to track.

Hand pointing over 'Follow' button of playlist page

Similarly, for Topics, use the ‘Follow’ icon to keep up with updates from the curator.

Hand pointing over 'Follow' button of topics page
  • When you follow an item, updates appear automatically as changes are made by the curator.
  • Followed playlists show up alongside your own playlists in the Playlists tab. These playlists can be used like any other playlist, except for adding, ordering, or deleting videos.
  • Followed Topics are promoted above unfollowed ones on your dashboard and do not appear in your playlists tab.

How to unfollow a playlist or Topic

  1. Locate the playlist or Topic you want to unfollow.
  2. Click the ‘Following’ button to remove updates for that Topic or playlist. The button will revert to its original ‘Follow’ state, which indicates that you’re no longer following that item.
    How to unfollow a topic in ClickView

Frequently asked questions

Followed playlists appear under the Playlists tab, next to your own playlists.
Followed Topics are promoted in your dashboard and do not appear in your playlists tab.

Get in touch

If you’re having trouble finding the right topics or videos, just reach out! Our team - Andrew photoNischal photoJanice photoPfreya photo Andrew, Nisch, Janice, Pfreya, or any of us at ClickView - will be happy to help you get sorted.

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