The updated self-paced experience makes it easier for learners to follow and for you to build classes. This article covers what’s changing and how to update your classes.
By mid-July, classes using the older self-paced classroom will no longer accept new enrollments. Older self-paced classrooms will remain accessible, and you can still update existing classes to the new experience after the cutoff. Existing class content will transfer during migration.
For guidance on enrollments, pacing, and teacher support timing, refer to How Self-Paced Classes Work for Teachers.
What to expect during the transition
Existing classes using the older self-paced classroom can continue to be accessed.
New self-paced classes you create use the updated experience.
To keep an existing self-paced class open to new enrollments after the mid-July cutoff, update and publish it in the updated experience.
You can still use the migration tool after the cutoff. Older self-paced classrooms will remain accessible, and existing class content will transfer during migration.
Starting in mid-July, classes using the older self-paced classroom will no longer accept new enrollments. After the cutoff, only classes using the updated self-paced experience will be able to accept new enrollments.
When you update a class:
A draft version is created in the updated experience
You can review and make changes before publishing
After you publish, new enrollments use the updated version of your class
Updating your class does not affect your current learners
How to update a class
Follow this walkthrough to see how to update an existing class using the migration tool.
Before publishing, we recommend reviewing your class to make sure everything appears as expected. Check that your content is organized correctly, that videos and materials are in the right place, and that any instructions or assignments are clear to learners. Some content may appear slightly different in the updated format, so it’s a good idea to review before publishing.
What’s new in the updated self-paced experience
Flexible content blocks: Build your class using video, reading, and assignment blocks, each designed for a specific type of learning.
Drag-and-drop builder: Easily rearrange your content by dragging and reordering blocks.
Preview Classroom: See your classroom exactly as new learners will see it before publishing.
Draft and publish: Changes are saved as drafts until you publish, so you can update and review your class before it’s visible to new learners.
Automatic progress tracking: A visible progress bar updates as learners move through the class, so they can track what’s done and what’s next.
Integrated messaging: Communicate with learners through activity-level messaging tied to specific content blocks, along with general messaging for updates and check-ins.
Frequently asked questions
Are self-paced classes changing overall?
How families enroll in and access self-paced classes is not changing. Learners still move through classes at their own pace. These updates reflect changes to how classes are built and experienced.
Why do some of my classes look different?
Existing classes use the previous experience until you update them, while new classes are created in the updated experience. Starting in mid-July, classes using the older self-paced classroom will no longer accept new enrollments.
How do I update an existing class to the updated experience?
You can update an existing class using the migration tool. From the “Classroom” tab of your class, click “Migrate to V2” to create a draft version in the updated experience, where you can review and make changes before publishing. When you publish, new learners enroll in the updated version of your class, while existing learners continue in the original version.
Will my existing classes or enrollments change?
Your existing enrollments remain unchanged, and current learners continue using the version of the class they originally enrolled in. After you publish, new learners enroll in the updated version of your class. The mid-July cutoff does not affect current learners or remove access to older self-paced classrooms.
Can older self-paced classes still accept new enrollments after mid-July?
No. Starting in mid-July, classes using the older self-paced classroom will no longer accept new enrollments. After the cutoff, only classes using the updated self-paced experience will be able to accept new enrollments.
Can I go back to the previous self-paced experience?
Once you publish the updated version of your class, it cannot be switched back to the previous experience. We recommend reviewing your class carefully before publishing.
How much time do I have to update my classes?
You can update existing self-paced classes before or after the mid-July cutoff. However, if you want an older self-paced class to continue accepting new enrollments after the cutoff, you’ll need to update and publish it in the updated experience. Older self-paced classrooms will remain accessible after the cutoff.
What happens to self-paced classes that are currently saved as drafts?
If you have a self-paced class that is currently saved as a draft, it remains in the experience in which it was created. You can continue building and editing it. After the mid-July cutoff, only classes using the updated self-paced experience will be able to accept new enrollments. If you want the class to accept new enrollments after the cutoff, update and publish it in the updated experience.
Will I lose my class content if I do not update before mid-July?
No. Your class content will not be lost if you do not update before mid-July. Older self-paced classrooms will remain accessible, and existing class content will transfer when you use the migration tool.
Can I switch a class I created in the updated experience back to the previous experience?
Classes created or updated to the new self-paced experience cannot be switched back to the previous experience. Once a class uses the updated format, it continues to use that experience.
How will I know if my class is using the updated experience?
Classes using the updated experience include features such as content blocks that you can drag and rearrange, enhanced messaging, and the ability to preview the classroom.
Will families see a difference when enrolling?
There are no changes to how families enroll in or access self-paced classes. Families may notice differences in the classroom experience if their learner is enrolled in a mix of classes that use both the previous and updated experiences. Families will only be able to newly enroll in classes that use the updated self-paced experience after the mid-July cutoff. If families have questions, they can contact Outschool Support.
What should I do if I have questions, issues, or feedback?
If you have questions, run into issues, or want to share feedback, please contact Outschool Support. Your feedback is especially helpful during this transition as we continue improving the self-paced experience.