What’s new
Browse below to learn about the features we’ve added to Lumio.
If you have an idea for a feature, send us a request.
Better contextual menu | Better contextual menu behavior to make formatting easier. |
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New URL | Students can access Lumio using lumioclass.com (hellosmart.com will still work, too). |
Export student results from Activity Dashboard | You can now turn export student results as CVS data from Super Sort, Rank Order, and Match 'Em Up! Learn more. |
New languages | Lumio is now available in Chinese (Traditional) and Japanese. |
Delivery preferences | You can now turn on automatic tool switching on and off. Learn more. |
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Schoology LTI integration (Spark Plan users) | Teachers can now assign asynchronous Lumio lessons in Schoology, allowing students to work on the lessons directly in Schoology. Learn more. |
New languages | Lumio is now available in Arabic, Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, and Vietnamese. |
Lumio Beta channel | Users can now use Lumio’s AI assist to quickly generate assessments tailored to their curriculum. Generated questions are fully editable. This feature is available in Lumio’s quiz-based activities and is in Lumio Beta for a limited time for all users. Learn more. |
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Canvas LTI integration | Teachers can create Lumio lessons as embedded assignments and modules in Canvas, and students can complete Lumio lessons directly in Canvas. Learn more. |
Embed content into lessons | Teachers can now embed musical scores from Flat.io and ClickView into lessons. Learn more. |
Creation in Shared Libraries | Teachers can now create Lumio lessons from their Shared Library just like they would in My Library. Learn more. |
Schoology LTI integration | Teachers and students can access Lumio through Schoology without signing in to a different account. Lumio lessons are accessible directly from Schoology, reducing the need to use multiple platforms or browser tabs. Learn more. |
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Better Text Editor options | Lumio has added a number of text formatting options, such as:
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Assign for independent work | Give students access to work in Lumio independently by assigning a file and sharing the file's access link. Learn more. |
Attach audio | Teachers can now attach audio to individual objects or add audio to pages in a lesson. When viewing the lesson, students can play the audio clip at their own pace. Learn more. |
Lumio Beta channel | Users can now embed musical scores from Flat.io into lessons. Learn more. |
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Lumio Beta channel | Users can now try Bing image search filters. Learn more. |
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Co-editing in shared libraries | Multiple teachers can now simultaneously make changes to lessons saved in shared libraries. Presence indicators show who’s working in the lesson and where. Learn more. |
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Canvas LTI integration | Teachers and students can access Lumio through Canvas without needing to sign in with a different account and can access Lumio lessons directly within Canvas, reducing the need to navigate multiple platforms or browser tabs. Learn more. |
More improvements |
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Export to PDF in shared libraries | Export a file in a shared library to a PDF so you can print it and share a paper copy with others. Learn more. |
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Import editable Google Slides and Docs (beta) | You now have an option to import Google Slides and Docs files and edit them after import. Objects in imported files can be manipulated, text can be edited, and Immersive Reader can read the imported text. Learn more. |
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Shared libraries | Shared libraries enable you to share resources with your colleagues and collaborate in the same space. There are two types of shared libraries which may be available to you depending on the Lumio plan you are subscribed to:
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Import editable PDF (beta) | You now have an option to import PDF files and edit them after import. Objects in imported files can be manipulated, text can be edited, and Immersive Reader can read the imported text. Learn more. |
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Export to PDF | Export a file in your library to a PDF so you can print it and share a paper copy with others. Learn more. |
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Folders for Google-integrated users | If you are a Google-integrated user, you can now organize files using folders in Lumio. Learn more. |
Use Canva presentations in Lumio | Create a presentation in Canva and export it directly to Lumio. Once in Lumio, you can use Lumio’s features to add interactivity to complete the lesson. Learn more. |
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Edit imported PowerPoint files (beta) | You now have an option to import PowerPoint files and edit them after import. Objects in imported files can be manipulated, text can be edited, and Immersive Reader can read the imported text. |
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Support for dyslexic font | Teachers and students can now use a OpenDyslexic font when adding or editing text to make lessons more accessible. |
New themes for activities | Simplified themes are now available for game-based activities such as Fill in the Blanks, Flip Out, Match 'Em Up, Rank Order, Super Sort, and Word Search. |
New class session link and QR code for joining lessons | Helping your students join the live lesson is now easier with the new URL and QR code feature. Send out a URL to your students or print the QR code to post in your classroom to make it easy for your students to join – no need to enter in the class ID! |
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Activity dashboard for student data | Use the activity dashboard to see your students’ progress as they complete an activity. The dashboard gives you insights into how the class is doing with the activity overall as well as individual insights after a student has completed the activity. The activity dashboard is available for the following activities:
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Equation editor | Use the equation editor to quickly add MathType and ChemType equations to a presentation page that you can convert to a Whole-Class Whiteboard, Group Workspace, or Individual Handout activity. Learn more. |
New languages | Lumio is now available in Ukrainian, Greek, and Russian. |
Home page updates and interface improvements | We made improvements to the Lumio home page (now the My Library tab) to make it easier for you to add, import, organize, and navigate your library. |
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