Creating a live class

It's time to create your first live class! Before we jump in, let's learn a little more about what are live classes on Fermion.

Introduction

As an online creator, teaching live online can be one of the biggest bottlenecks, especially when you need high-quality video and smooth interactions.

If you’re planning to teach online, you probably have realized that the easiest way is by using softwares like Google Meet, Webex, Zoom, etc. But these softwares drill a hole inside your pocket the moment you scale.

So you essentially want a tool that provides the same, buttery-smooth experience without hurting your pocket, which is exactly what Fermions serves you with.

Fermion simplifies this by offering built-in live class capabilities, eliminating the need for third-party applications like Zoom. This not only provides a seamless experience but also reduces additional costs and setup hassles.

Fermion’s in-house infrastructure ensures a smooth, uninterrupted teaching experience, making it easier for you to focus on delivering their content effectively.

Some pre-requisites

Before getting started, make sure of the following things:

1. Have a good internet connection before you stream so that the stream doesn't buffer or lag, these issues are usually caused by poor network connections.

2. Keep a good webcam and a good microphone to ensure that you're able to stream smoothly to your learners.

How to create a live class?

• Step 1: Inside your curriculum manager itself, click on + icon to expand to all course items.

• Step 2: Click on Live Class to add a live session.

• Step 3: Click on the three dots, and select Edit.

• Step 4: A new modal will now pop-up asking you to fill basic metadata about your class such as the title, the date and time, the duration of class.

• Step 5: To host a class on Fermion, select Fermion as the platform in Select a platform, if you wish to host it somewhere else, select "Others" and add the link of your live class. (Please note that if you select "Others" you do not need to follow the below steps, your live class is now setup.)

• Step 5: Once all the data is set, click on Publish to publish the live class.

• Step 6: Once you have published the class, go to Live Sessions from the left sidebar of your screen.

• Step 7: Click on Enter live studio for the live class that you have created.

• Step 8: Once you proceed, you will see such a screen.

• Step 9: Streaming on Fermion requires you to download OBS. If you don't have OBS installed, you can install it from https://obsproject.com/download.

  1. Download the OBS profile by clicking the Download OBS Profile button.

  2. Extract the downloaded zip file.

  3. Open OBS and click Import inside the Profile tab.

  4. Select the extracted profile folder.

  5. Select the newly imported profile inside the Profile tab.

  6. Click Start Streaming.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to purchase any external license to conduct live classes?

No, you do not need to purchase any external license to conduct live classes on Fermion.

Do I need to link my Zoom or Meet account into Fermion?

No, you do not need to link any external account to conduct live classes on Fermion.

Live classes aren't enabled for my account, what do I do?

Incase live classes do not work for your account, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll enable them for you.

There's no option to create a live class, what do I do?

Please note that live classes aren't available for Recorded Courses, they are only available for Cohort Based Courses, please recheck the course type you have created. If you still face any issue, reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll resolve it at the earliest.

How will students be notified of the live class?

All of your students will be emailed one day prior, as well as half hour before your live class starts. With multiple email reminders, we try to bring ensure maximum participation in your sessions. Additionally you can also broadcast your message or reminder inside your community groups.