Features + Settings

Below is a breakdown of core functionalities and tips on the main features and settings. Here, we'll explain the 'what,' 'where,' and 'how' to help you understand what's available to users and how to assist them effectively.

The Montage receiver home screen showing four connected participants with Moderator Mode enabled
The Montage receiver home screen showing four connected participants with Moderator Mode enabled
The Montage receiver home screen showing four connected participants with Moderator Mode enabled
The Montage receiver home screen showing four connected participants with Moderator Mode enabled

The home screen displays the joining instructions, connected participants, and a unique Session ID.

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If a 10-digit Session ID is being shown, it may mean a network restriction or a connection issue. For more information, please refer to the link below.

If a 10-digit Session ID is being shown, it may mean a network restriction or a connection issue. For more information, please refer to the link below.

Moderator Mode

Moderator mode

Invite to present

Nobody's presenting right now

Nobody's presenting right now

Nobody's presenting right now

Nobody's presenting right now

Moderator mode is enabled. You can only present your screen when invited from the main display.

Moderator mode is enabled. You can only present your screen when invited from the main display.

Moderator mode is enabled. You can only present your screen when invited from the main display.

Moderator mode is enabled. You can only present your screen when invited from the main display.

Participant device

Participant device

When Moderator Mode is enabled, participants must be invited to share their screens on the main display. This alters the screen-sharing experience for both teachers and students.

By default, this setting is turned off and can be enabled in the Settings menu.

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Anyone joining a session via 'Connect as a Teacher' will not be able to use Moderator Mode. To make use of this teacher control, join a session without selecting 'Connect as a Teacher'.

We're busy behind the scenes improving the Connect as a Teacher experience so watch this space!

Anyone joining a session via 'Connect as a Teacher' will not be able to use Moderator Mode. To make use of this teacher control, join a session without selecting 'Connect as a Teacher'.

We're busy behind the scenes improving the Connect as a Teacher experience so watch this space!

Let's turn it on...

1. Open Settings

1. Open Settings

1. Open Settings

2. Go to Session Management

2. Go to Session Management

2. Go to Session Management

3. Turn on Moderator Mode

3. Turn on Moderator Mode

3. Turn on Moderator Mode

Grid View

View up to 4 participants at once

View up to 4 participants at once

View up to 4 participants at once

View up to 4 participants at once

The Grid View feature lets a teacher see up to 4 students' screens at the same time on the main display. This makes it easier to review student work or compare answers with the teacher's own content.

Important to know

Important to know

Important to know

Grid View is only available when Moderator Mode has been enabled.

Grid View is only available when Moderator Mode has been enabled.

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New Feature! Grid View has a new enhancement - Extended Grid. Allowing up to 9 screens to be shared at the same time. Click the link below to learn more.

New Feature! Grid View has a new enhancement - Extended Grid. Allowing up to 9 screens to be shared at the same time. Click the link below to learn more.

Unlimited Connections

During a standard session, a maximum of 4 participants can join; however, by enabling the Unlimited Connections feature, you can ensure that the entire class has the ability to connect.

Important to know

Important to know

Important to know

Enabling Unlimited Connections will automatically turn on Moderator Mode, ensuring the teacher is in control of who can share once connected to the session.

Enabling Unlimited Connections will automatically turn on Moderator Mode, ensuring the teacher is in control of who can share once connected to the session.

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When Unlimited Connections is enabled, you may see differences in other default settings you have selected. For more info, follow the link below.

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Settings

Beyond the key features we have additional functionality and settings available, which you can check out below.

Take your knowledge of the solution and train your teachers and students

Share your knowledge

Guiding educators and students on how to get the best experience with screen sharing is a core part of this onboarding journey. Jump ahead to the training and promotion resources below.

Guiding educators and students on how to get the best experience with screen sharing is a core part of this onboarding journey. Jump ahead to the training and promotion resources below.

Guiding educators and students on how to get the best experience with screen sharing is a core part of this onboarding journey. Jump ahead to the training and promotion resources below.

Take your knowledge of the solution and train your teachers and students

Share your knowledge

Guiding educators and students on how to get the best experience with screen sharing is a core part of this onboarding journey. Jump ahead to the training and promotion resources below.