Teachers asked, Lumio answered. Lumio by SMART Technologies Unveils its Most Requested Features, AI Assist and Class Sessions, at ISTELive 25

Backed by the ISTE Seal of Alignment, Lumio launches Most Requested Features to empower teachers to manage and deliver lessons across multiple classes with ease. 

CALGARY, AB, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumio by SMART Technologies, the cloud-based learning platform, recently awarded the ISTE Seal of Alignment that brings interactivity and collaboration to classrooms worldwide, is answering the call from educators with new feature updates launching at ISTELive 25. Lumio is proud to unveil Class Sessions, one of its most requested features, designed to streamline lesson delivery and enhance teacher organization. Class Sessions is now available for free to all Lumio users.

Class Sessions enables teachers to organize, deliver, and review Lumio lessons for multiple classes simultaneously, without needing to manually duplicate content. Designed to optimize classroom workflows, it separates lesson content from student responses, giving teachers greater flexibility and control over their lessons. Whether reteaching a concept or delivering the same lesson across different periods, Class Sessions helps teachers stay organized, save time, and teach with more impact, not more effort.

"What we were hearing from teachers was that they're constantly juggling multiple classes and needed a simpler way to manage lessons across them," said Dan McMahon, VP of Software at SMART Technologies. "Our product teams listened and developed Class Sessions in direct response to what teachers told us they need: more flexibility, more control, and tools that expand their ability to facilitate impactful learning. We're proud to debut both Class Sessions and AI Assist at one of the world's largest EdTech conferences, ISTELive 25."

What Educators can expect from this new feature in Lumio: 

• Efficient Lesson Management: Save time and reinforce learning by easily reteaching or reassigning lessons across multiple class groups—no need to recreate materials.
• Flexible Instruction: Review student work while driving live instruction across different lessons, at the same time.
• More Room to Create: Enjoy expanded freemium storage, now doubled from 50MB to 100MB, so you can build and store even more impactful lessons.

Built with educators in mind, Class Sessions help simplify lesson planning and delivery, supporting teachers where it matters most. "As a former educator, I understand how demanding it is to plan, personalize, and deliver meaningful instruction across multiple classes," said Tisha Poncio, Education and Community Lead at SMART Technologies. "We're proud to create space for teachers to do what they do best—guide learning with intention and depth—while empowering students to engage more fully. It's about putting meaningful technology in educators' hands, so they can focus on what truly matters: learning that sticks."

Lumio is harnessing the power of AI to deliver what teachers have been asking for—support that saves time, elevates instruction, and keeps learning at the center. AI Assist, powered by generative AI, has quickly become an essential tool in a teachers toolkit, helping create activities, discussion prompts, and assessments in seconds. All Lumio users can now access AI Assist, making it easier than ever to enhance learning with intelligent, time-saving support.

AI Assist supports four dynamic quiz-based activities, each designed to boost engagement in a unique way:

• Response – Individual, device-based quizzes ideal for quick formative assessment.
• Monster Quiz & Team Quiz – Collaborative, competitive games where students work in teams on their devices.
• Game Show – A whole-class, front-of-room experience that turns review into an interactive quiz show.
• Speedup – A fast-paced race where students compete to answer questions and cross the finish line first.

These updates are part of Lumio's broader mission to build meaningful connections within the education community. At ISTE, Lumio is excited to connect with educators at Booth #1000. Lumio is also partnering with fellow EdTech companies including Wakelet, Canva, Magic School AI, Classlink, EdPuzzle and Microsoft to co-host the ISTE 2025 EdTech Mixer, a networking event designed to connect educators with transformative technology and with each other.

Beyond ISTE, Lumio is bringing teachers together globally through Lumio Palooza, a free, online professional development event returning this summer. Led by real educators from around the world, Lumio Palooza offers high-energy, engaging sessions designed to inspire, connect, and equip teachers with practical strategies they can bring back to the classroom.

Learn more about what to expect from Lumio at ISTELive 25 here: https://www.smarttech.com/education/events/smart-at-iste.

About Lumio by SMART Technologies
Lumio by SMART is an easy-to-use digital learning tool that lets teachers transform lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences to engage students on their devices, wherever they are. With countless ways for students to engage and drive their own learning, Lumio is a perfect fit for educators who are looking for ways to increase interactivity, collaboration, and game-based learning. To learn more, visit GoLumio.com.

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