Lumio Reviews & Product Details

Ever since a teacher in my school board introduced me to Lumio - I have been in awe and amazed at all that it offers and how it engages my virtual students each day! I wish we had this tool during the pandemic, and I am so grateful for it now that I have been volunteering to present Lumio PD at TDSB and city wide education technology conferences (one is this Friday April 19, Unleashing Learning, downtown Toronto). I have to let other educators, administrators and school teams know how incredible and transformative Lumio is especially since our school board focus is UDL and fostering inclusion and accessibility - ensuring all students are met where they are at and facilitating belonging and capacity. I love I can use LUMIO to easily combine digital AT and UDL strategies, transforming my previously one sided virtual lessons into active, inclusive and collaborative learning experiences that engage students in real time, from multiple entry points, using a variety of presentation tools (ex. Google slides, PPT, SMART, PDF) on any device, from any location (they are at home). Using this SMART learning management system daily over the past year with my virtual DD ISP students, I'm thrilled to unveil the magic of LUMIO—a revolutionary digital learning tool that transcends boundaries. LUMIO provides a way for students to seamlessly respond, share ideas and interact in person or virtually from any device, relevant to their specific IEP goals and starting points. I love to share with others that LUMIO enhances accessibility and ignites both independent and collaborative learning, and model ways to integrate LUMIO, UDL and AT to bridge the gaps for either in-person or virtual learning. I also incorporate AAC and Boardmaker 7 symbols into the Lumio slides and activities I make, which promotes essential communication skills for my students and empowers their voice and choice. I am so grateful for this tool daily, and even hope to pursue all 3 Lumio ambassador roles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only features (and I have given feedback to ask if these can be developed) I wish Lumio had was a crop button, the ability to work on/open more than one lesson at a time, being able to save a photo as a background to a slide, how long it takes to download or upload a lesson, access to shared libraries (not a cost my school will pay), the ability to download student answers and responses afterwards instead of having to screen shot each page or it may get erased, and I wish the hard work I spend animating my google slides and powerpoints would remain after uploading them to Lumio (please add a feature that allows gifs and animations it keeps my students much more focused especially during reading (ex. blending segmenting words with an animated hand moving from letter to letter). Other than that I love how interactive Lumio is! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best part of Lumio is how teacher friendly it is. I also like the pre-made templates. I feel like the templates have just the right amount of information. Not to much to be overwhelming, and yet open ended enough that I can make small changes to the templates and have a brand new lesson. I also like how I can switch from whole group to whiteboard to just me presenting in the middle of Lumio lessons. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only struggle is that there is no way to save student work. If we are working on a Lumio together than the students work is not saved. It is only available while the Lumio is open. I am not able to review their work at a later time or even use Lumio to show growth over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lumio makes it easy for teachers to quickly add their ideas to premade resources. Start with your own pdf or PowerPoint and with a click of a button your pages are now interactive for groups, individuals or a whole class discussion. Once your activities are set students join with a code and enter your virtual classroom which is fully of interaction. I love that the code stays the same but you have the power to reset it as needed. As a teacher I appreciate the ability to provide my students real time feed back.Lumio also makes it easy guide my students during their lesson or release them for individual activities at their pace. They also have a recording feature for each slide for recording audio for direction or even translation. I enjoy using Lumio and their company is great at listening to their customers talk feedback on what features to bring it next. Happy to be a Lumio teacher and share it's with my colleagues frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing that I believe would make Lumio the perfect tool would be the ability to see the student thumbnails of work instead of having to click on each students name. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love that I can upload documents from my computer, Google drive, Canvas, and other platforms to Lumio and edit to add games, assessments, and many other rich content to enhance my lessons and engage students throughout them. I also love that it has options to convert pages into individual pdfs and not having to make any more copies. Lastly, for now, I can use any of their presentations and resources, edit them or simply integrate them into my lessons, to adapt them to my students' varied learning proficiencies. Thank you Lumio! #GoLumio Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing to dislike about it, for it enriches my lessons delivery while actively engaging my students in their learning processes. Nothing to dislike at all! #Go Lumio Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are so many fun ways to involve students in lessons, through collaboration, individual worksheets and group work. There are also fantastic game based activities that leverage teacher's content to effectively stimulate learning and revision. Using the Response tool, teachers are able to create full assessments and get immediate results which can be downloaded as an Excel spreadsheet. This data can then be imported into an LMS and used for reporting, making tests and report writing a breeze! I am thrilled about the Immersive Reader, too, as it enables students with language or reading difficulty access the lessons. Lumio lessons are also very easy to create, and there is a vast library of ready made resources and lessons to use and personalise to fit the teacher and students. Best of all, Lumio can be accessed on any device, meaning teachers can teach from remote venues, in class and connect with students remotely too. And all this can be accessed on a mobile device, laptop, desktop, Apple product and SMART Interactive display. BONUS: IT IS FREE! It is easy to use from a student and teacher perspective, and is siple to implement in any educational setting. With the continuous support available through local and international support teams and the embedded help videos, there is never a time that you are left to figure things out on your own. Personally I use it all the time, in every lesson I present. It integrates well with Google and Microsoft. It also works with any student device with a browser. It also has integration with Canva! Simply an AWESOME edtech tool NO teacher should be without!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A big downside is that it requires internet access, which means teachers in remote areas with spotty or poor internet connectivity might struggle with accessing lessons. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a LUMIO ambassador, what I like most about the app is its intuitive and easy-to-use interface, which allows users to organize their tasks and projects efficiently. Additionally, I highly value its real-time collaboration features, which facilitate teamwork. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As for what I like least, I could mention that some advanced functions may require a learning curve to fully utilize, but overall, LUMIO is an excellent project management tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lumio provides opportunities to integrate ready made content, games, and other interactive elements to presentations in PPT and Google Slides. It is very easy to use and implement. It also offers opportunities to make PDF's not only editable, but individulized for students and professional learners alike. While Lumio is an even more amazing tool when used in conjunction with a SMART Interactive Flat Panel, it is quite powerful even when used on its own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The least helpful part of Lumio is that it is occasionally unreliable. With that being said, the support is always very responsive and quick to work on solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love that Lumio allows you to use so many digital resources in one platform. So many times I have to app smash to get the final product, with Lumio I am able to customize my lessons to meet the needs of all students. I have access to graphic organizers, formative assessments, manipulatives, and videos all in one space. My students love it and the teachers in my school are using it more than any resource we have! Great product and it just continues to get better and better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At times the new Editable PPT feature does not work, but I understand it's in Beta so I know it will only get better with time! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In these days personalized learning is really important. LUMIO makes it possible allowing them to access the activities on their devices. Children can learn wherever they are, whenever they want. Lessons are collaborative and enjoyable. Children really like learning and are the important part of teaching. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing. It is perfect and improving day by day Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lumio allows teachers to bring all their content together in one place (slides, pdfs, videos and more). Then teachers can share the presentation with students and have everyone interact with the content together. Not only is it amazing for engagement and collaboration, but the Lumio platform offers so many built in graphic organizers, manipulatives, and game based activities to take lessons to the next level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's easy to use, but there is a learning curve as the interface is unique. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love that I can quickly upload my presentation, and combine them with PDFs, video, and interactive assessments to make a shareable activities that engage my learners. I also love that I can create libraries of content that make it easy to launch lessons on the go and pivot efficiently and effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

More options for activities where I can export the data for formative assessment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are so many things Lumio does well, but the interactive elements that can be combined with collecting formative assessment data are my favorite. With every student interacting with the lesson from their individual devices formative data is easy to collect. What's even better is that the students simply think they are playing a game. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the interactive games do not allow easy access to the student results Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lumio shines as an indispensable tool for educators seeking seamless ease of use and enhanced student engagement in the classroom setting. With its intuitive interface, collaborative features, and interactive learning elements, this product is a valuable asset for fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment for all ages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lumio attempts to bridge platforms for students and educators, but is not quite there yet. Limitations on what can be imported and tools to use during presentation can be frustrating for users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Teacher / Student led resources can be created

User friendly software

Users can sync their work to Google Drive and save Lumio files

It integrates with our MX86 Smart TVs and Smart Notebook

Easy to use - web based - accounts are connected via Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not much - maybe some resources or games that can be aimed at 16+ Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best is the different tools that you can do to enhance any learning activity. I love how my students love the interactive games and activities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I usually don't have issues with Lumio. the onlu thing that I could consider a downside is that it doesnt allow you to be a teacher of multiple course at the same time. You have to keep changing the Class ID. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ready made instant lessons, ability to allow students to work together and engange in the lesson Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not being able to be logged into more than one screen as a teacher Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The option for the teacher and student´s pace Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It depends so much on the connecction. It would be perfect to have offline option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easiest and most engaging way to enhance lessons in the classroom! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing! We love Lumio and the continued enhancements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love Lumio because it's free for teachers!

#GoLumio!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think Lumio is perfect, and there is nothing to say about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the way it can support various planning tools including SMART Notebook, PowerPoint and PDFs, seamlessly bringing the tools together to create a unique learning experience. I also love the way it has the learner at the centre of all it has to offer, especially the interactive and engaging games that are perfect for retrieval and procedural practice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some aspects of MSART Notebook that are brilliant including various fonts, screen shaed, timers that can be added to individual pages. Having this accessible on Lumio will be a game changer! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The pupils work with great motivation thanks to the games and the playful environment. Lumio is easy for students to use.

Lumio is easy to use for teachers: games can be programmed in minutes. Students can connect to it even from home, great in these times of a pandemic. I couldn't do without Lumio! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like Lumio and Notebook to be at the same level of use. But I know that SMART is working on it and we see new things appearing very often. I look forward to being able to join sounds for words or pictures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Smart Learning Suite Online offers a great way to include both in-person and online learners at the same time. Collaboration can even occur between the two! I love the way that I can "see" what my virtual students are working on. The games are a quick and easy way to add more active participation and can be made in minutes! My students love them! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing I dislike. You do need to spend some time learning the system. I do like how I can use my Google Slides presentations that I already have. You can simply "pop" in the games and update easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love that the students can interact with the pages and I get results on what they are doing. I love that I can see in real time how they are doing especially using Shout it out! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There aren't enough widgets to use on theboard when creating, and when you bring in a notebook file it doesn't work the same way it does when you are using Notebook without Lumio Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lumio is a fantastic cloud-based platform I use daily to keep my students engaged in math content. It truly is a one-stop shop. I love being able to import my own materials and add a little Lumio spice to make the lessons collaborative, fun and a tool I can use to gather valuable feedback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only current downside is that the math text feature is functional for the teacher only. I would prefer that my students have access to the equation editor also. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is interactive and has an incredible amount of variety. You are able to bring in existing lesson plans and jazz them up, use readily made materials that have been vetted, or create an awesome lesson and activity from scratch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really do not see a downside. When getting others started on Lumio I feel like the most significant challenge I have faced is helping them not to feel overwhelmed. There are so many useful features and some teachers do not know where to start. I like to start them off with Flip Out and once they are as hooked as I am I show them the vast array of innovative teaching activities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.