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Student Onboarding Guide
(LMS + Institution Pay)

 
1

Make sure your browser is up to date on your laptop or desktop.

Breakout is compatible with Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge and is only available on a desktop or laptop computer. It is not mobile compatible.

2

Navigate to the Breakout Learning assignment on your LMS.

  • If you are using D2L: go to the Content page.
  • If you are using Canvas: go to the Assignments page.
3

Click on the Breakout Learning assignment.

This will open a Breakout Learning window, displaying a welcome screen with an option to launch the full experience in a new tab.

4

Click "Open Application in New Tab".

Opening the application in a new tab
5

Join or Create Your Group

If your instructor has already placed you in a group, skip ahead to Step 6.

  • Click Join Group.
  • There may be empty pre-created groups that you can join and rename.
  • If not, click Start a New Group and name it for others to easily find.
  • To change your group, click Leave Group and repeat the steps above to join or create a new group.
Joining or creating a group
6

Schedule Your Group's Session.

Note: Your instructor may have pre-scheduled a time for your group to meet.
  • Use your group chat to agree on a date and time that works for everyone.
  • Once you've decided, any group member can click Edit Group to lock in the session. Details can be changed later if needed. If a team member changes the session time, they must notify others so everyone can be present for the experience.
  • Keep in mind your instructor may have set limits on available dates.
Scheduling a group session
7

Complete the pre-work and quiz under Step 2.

If applicable, pre-work and/or quiz is under Course Materials.

Completing pre-work and quiz
8

You're ready to join your session!

At your scheduled time, reopen your assignment from the home screen. If any group members are missing, consider waiting five minutes — after that, feel free to proceed.

9

Grant Breakout access to your camera and microphone.

Your browser will ask for permission for Breakout to use your camera and microphone. Please grant access so you can be heard and seen in your group's discussion.

Granting camera and microphone access
If your group does a Breakout session in the same physical space, each member must use an individual device with headphones or earbuds. Please mute your mic when not speaking for best results.
Breakout's evaluation currently supports discussions in English only.