Classroom Display Mode

Turn your SmartBoard into a literacy learning station

Morning work, bell ringers, current events — all free. No expensive subscriptions. Just project and teach.

Most teachers have a SmartBoard or projector. But then districts spend $500+ per year on SmartBoard content subscriptions like News-O-Matic, Scholastic News Online, or ReadWorks premium.

Classroom Display mode replaces all of that. For free.

Typical SmartBoard Subscriptions
$500+
per year, per classroom
  • Daily reading content
  • Current events articles
  • Projector-optimized display
  • Comprehension questions
  • Requires annual renewal
Daily Literacy Classroom Display
$0
forever
  • 26+ days of reading content (and growing)
  • Science, social studies, current events
  • Fully customizable display settings
  • AI-generated discussion questions
  • No subscription. No renewal. Just free.
Morning Work Mode

Kids arrive. Content is already on the board. You drink your coffee.

"I need something for students to do as they trickle in, but I don't have time to prep morning work every single day."

How It Works

  1. Before students arrive, open Classroom Display on your SmartBoard
  2. Pick an article from the Article Bank (takes 30 seconds)
  3. Adjust text size so it's readable from the back row
  4. Click "Generate Discussion Questions" using the AI button
  5. Students walk in, read independently or with a partner, and answer questions in their journals
Why This Works

Students know the routine. Content changes daily. You're not scrambling to print worksheets or find something on YouTube. It's just there, every morning.

Customization Options

Text Size Control

Make it huge for early readers or smaller for 4th-5th graders. Readable from anywhere in the room.

Font Style

Switch between serif (traditional) and sans-serif (modern, easier for dyslexic readers).

Line Spacing

Increase spacing for students who struggle with visual tracking.

AI Discussion Prompts

Click a button. Get 3-5 discussion questions aligned to the article. No prep.

What Teachers Say

"I used to spend Sunday nights printing morning work for the week. Now I open Classroom Display, pick Monday-Friday articles, bookmark them, and I'm done. 5 minutes of planning for the whole week."
— K-5 Teacher, Texas

Bell Ringer Display

Start class with a 5-minute literacy warm-up

"I need a quick literacy activity to settle students down and get brains engaged before we dive into the lesson."

The Setup

  1. Open Classroom Display 2 minutes before class starts
  2. Project a short article (200-400 words)
  3. Set a timer for 5 minutes
  4. Students read silently, then turn-and-talk with a partner using the AI-generated discussion prompts
  5. Transition into your main lesson
Why This Works

It's predictable. Students know what to do. You're not hunting for content or creating slides. The routine builds reading stamina and sets a focused tone.

Perfect for Transitions

Use Classroom Display as a transition tool between:

  • Morning meeting → Literacy block
  • Recess → Afternoon instruction
  • Lunch → Science or Social Studies

Students come back from chaos (playground, cafeteria) and immediately engage with reading. Settles the room in 60 seconds.

Classroom Display — Daily Literacy
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Current Events Friday

Weekly current events without paying for News-O-Matic

"I want to teach current events, but subscriptions are expensive and I don't have time to curate age-appropriate articles every week."

How Teachers Use This

  1. Every Friday (or whatever day works), project a current events article
  2. Read together as a class using Classroom Display
  3. Use the AI-generated discussion questions to facilitate conversation
  4. Students respond in writing or through turn-and-talks
Pro Tip

Browse the Article Bank ahead of time. Bookmark 2-3 current event articles. On Friday, pick whichever feels most relevant that week. Zero day-of planning.

Why This Beats Subscriptions

No Paywall

News-O-Matic costs $500+/year. Classroom Display has no subscription fee.

No Ads

Many free news sites bombard students with ads. Classroom Display is clean and focused.

Age-Appropriate

All articles are vetted and written for K-5 comprehension levels.

Discussion-Ready

AI generates thoughtful discussion prompts aligned to the article. You don't have to write questions.

What It Looks Like in the Classroom

9:00 AM: Students walk in. Article is already on the SmartBoard.
9:05 AM: Teacher reads aloud (or students read independently).
9:10 AM: Turn-and-talk using discussion prompts.
9:15 AM: Quick whole-class share-out.
9:20 AM: Done. Move on to math or writing.

Sub Plans in 60 Seconds

You're sick. No problem. Pull up Classroom Display and go.

"I woke up sick and need to leave sub plans, but I don't have the energy to create worksheets or find activities."

The Fastest Sub Plan Ever

  1. Email your sub: "Open tools.razaed.com on the SmartBoard"
  2. Tell them to click Classroom Display
  3. Pick any article from the Article Bank
  4. Students read independently, answer AI-generated discussion questions in their journals
  5. Done
Why Subs Love This

No account needed. No passwords. No hunting for materials. They click a link, pick an article, and students are engaged for 20-30 minutes.

Sample Sub Plan Note

Morning Literacy Block (9:00-9:30):
1. Open tools.razaed.com on the SmartBoard
2. Click "Classroom Display"
3. Pick any article from the Article Bank
4. Students read independently for 10 minutes
5. Click "Generate Discussion Questions" and have students answer 3 questions in their journals
6. If time allows, do a quick share-out

Whole-Class Read with Differentiated Follow-Up

Everyone reads the same article. Groups get different tasks.

"I want whole-class shared reading, but my students have wildly different reading levels. How do I differentiate without creating 3 separate lessons?"

The Strategy

  1. Project an article using Classroom Display
  2. Read together as a class (teacher reads aloud or choral reading)
  3. After reading, generate an AI lesson plan from the same article
  4. Break into three groups by reading level
  5. Each group gets the same article but at their differentiated level (Below/At/Above grade)
  6. Students complete comprehension activities aligned to their level
Why This Works

Whole-class reading builds community and shared knowledge. Differentiated follow-up ensures every student is challenged appropriately. You don't announce levels — you just hand out different activities.

The Flow

Whole Class (10 min): Read article together using Classroom Display. Discuss as a group.
Small Groups (15 min): Each group works on comprehension activities matched to their level.
Share-Out (5 min): Groups share insights. Everyone learned from the same content, just at different depths.

Everything You Need to Project and Teach

📺 Projector-Optimized Display

Text is crisp, readable from the back row, and fully customizable.

🤖 AI Discussion Questions

Click a button. Get thoughtful prompts. No prep required.

📚 26+ Days of Content

Science, social studies, current events. New articles added regularly.

⚙️ Full Customization

Adjust font size, style, spacing, and layout to match your classroom needs.

🔓 No Login Required

Perfect for subs, guest teachers, or quick access during transitions.

💰 No Subscription

No renewal fees. No credit card required. Free to use.

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