What types of classes work on Flat.social?

Any class that benefits from interaction: art, design, coding, music, language, tutoring, business workshops, yoga, and more. If you teach by demonstrating and then helping students practice, the spatial format amplifies your teaching.

How many students can be in a class?

Flat.social works for 1-on-1 tutoring, small groups (5-10), and larger classes (20-30+). Audio isolation zones keep student workspaces private regardless of class size.

Can I charge for classes?

Flat.social handles the classroom experience. Use your existing payment tools (Stripe, PayPal, course platform) for billing. Share the classroom link with paying students.

Do students need to download anything?

No. Everything runs in the browser. Share a link and students join. Works on any device with a modern browser.

Can I save student work between sessions?

The classroom persists between sessions. Whiteboard content and billboard materials stay in place. Students can revisit the classroom to review their work.

Online Classes Platform

Spatial audio, whiteboards, and breakout groups that make online classes feel like real classrooms

By Flat Team·March 5, 2026

An art teacher runs her online classes on Zoom. She demonstrates a technique while 20 students watch. She can't see their work. They can't see each other's work. "How's everyone doing?" she asks. Silence. Someone says "good." She has no idea if anyone is keeping up.

On Flat.social, the class starts with a 10-minute demo in the Conference room. Then students move to the spatial studio. Each student has a whiteboard zone where they practice the technique. The teacher walks between zones through spatial audio, watching progress and offering feedback. "Sarah, try more contrast here." "James, beautiful work, show the group." Students walk to each other's zones to see what their classmates are creating.

This is what an online classes platform should feel like: a place where teaching and learning happen through interaction, not just broadcasting. Whether you teach art, music, coding, yoga, or business, Flat.social gives your classes the spatial dimension that video calls lack.

Teaching That Moves

Watch how instructors walk between student zones, offering personalized feedback through spatial audio.

What is an online classes platform?

An online classes platform is a digital environment where instructors teach and students learn in real time. The best online class platforms go beyond video streaming by enabling interactive participation, visual collaboration, and small group work that recreates the engagement of in-person classes.

Why Teach Online Classes on Flat.social

Walk-Around Teaching

The instructor walks between student zones, checking work and offering feedback through spatial audio. It's the online equivalent of walking around the classroom looking over shoulders.

Student Workspaces

Each student or group gets a zone with a whiteboard. They practice, create, and collaborate. The instructor sees their work in real time and can jump in to help.

Demo & Presentation

Conference room with screen sharing for demonstrations, lectures, and guided instruction. Speaker layout keeps focus on the teacher during direct instruction.

Group Activities

Audio isolation zones for group projects, peer review, and collaborative work. Students work together naturally, not in awkward breakout rooms.

Class Resources

Post syllabi, assignments, and materials on billboards. Students reference them during and after class. The classroom becomes a resource hub.

Walk-Around Feedback

Approach any student naturally through spatial audio to check their work and offer guidance, just like a real classroom.

How to Teach Online Classes on Flat.social

1
Create your classroom
Set up a flat with a Demo Room (Conference for instruction) and a Practice Floor (Open Spatial with student zones). Place whiteboards in each zone. Add billboards with class materials and assignments.
2
Design student zones
Create individual or group zones with audio isolation. Each zone gets a whiteboard and sticky notes. Label zones by student name or group. For larger classes, use shared workspaces.
3
Set up the curriculum
Place the syllabus on a billboard. Post each day's agenda at the entrance. Add reference materials and examples on billboards in the practice area.
4
Teach the class
Start in the Demo Room with instruction and demonstration. Move students to the Practice Floor for hands-on work. Walk between zones offering feedback and guidance. Gather back for group discussion and wrap-up.
5
Review and iterate
After class, review student whiteboard work. Update materials on billboards. The classroom persists between sessions, so student work stays visible and you can build on it next class.

Teach Classes That Engage

Walk-around teaching, student workspaces, and interactive instruction. Build your online classroom in minutes. Free to start.

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Online Class Formats

Four ways to teach on Flat.social.

Art, design, and music with studio-style whiteboard practice

Students Helping Students

Classmates walk to each other's zones to compare approaches, share tips, and learn from peers.

Tips for Online Instructors

Making your online classes effective:

1. Demo first, practice second. Keep instruction to 10-15 minutes, then let students practice. The ratio should be 30% demo, 70% practice. Walking the floor is where teaching happens.

2. Visit every student. Walk to each zone at least once per class. A 2-minute individual check-in is worth more than a 10-minute group lecture. Students learn from direct feedback.

3. Use whiteboards as windows. Encourage students to keep their work visible on whiteboards. You can assess progress at a glance as you walk the floor.

4. Post clear objectives. A billboard at the entrance: "Today we're learning X. By the end, you'll be able to Y." Clear expectations keep the class focused.

5. Build community. Start each class with a 2-minute check-in in the spatial room. "How is everyone?" through spatial audio feels warmer than on Zoom. End with students sharing their work.

Practice on Your Own Whiteboard

Each student gets a dedicated workspace with a whiteboard for hands-on practice during class.

Tips for Students

Getting the most from online classes on Flat.social:

Use the whiteboard actively. Don't just listen. Sketch, write, and practice on your whiteboard. Active work leads to better learning than passive watching.

Ask for help. When the instructor walks by, ask questions. Don't wait for them to notice you're stuck. Walk to their zone if you need to.

Visit classmates. Walk to other students' zones and see how they're approaching the same problem. Learning from peers is as valuable as learning from the instructor.

Check the billboards. Assignments, resources, and examples are posted on billboards. Review them before and after class.

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