Next Level Lyfta! Our brand new video player in beta

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Get ready to take your teaching and learning with Lyfta to the next level! We’re excited to unveil our brand new video player, packed with features designed to make learning with Lyfta even more accessible, engaging, and interactive.

screenshot of a film titled 'Dancing in the Land of Fire: Spring in my Step' featuring Malahat, an aspiring dancer from Azerbaijan
Video player in fullscreen with controls and speed adjustment visible.
Introducing Lyfta’s new video player (beta)

We’re releasing the new video player in beta first, which means it’s still under development. This allows us to get your feedback and ensure it meets your needs before rolling it out to everyone. By joining the beta programme, you'll get early access to the new features and be able to help us shape the future of Lyfta.

A design refresh for impactful learning

The video player has received a sleek visual upgrade that seamlessly integrates with Lyfta’s overall design. It’s not just about looks – it’s about creating a positive and inviting learning environment for you and your students.

Screenshot of a film preview page in the Lyfta teacher app, titled “Boxing Clever: Roll with the Punches (Uganda),” featuring Catherine, the first female Ugandan boxer to qualify for the Olympics. She is pictured in red boxing gloves. The page includes related lessons and content about her journey and achievements and shows the “play” button of the new video player.
Screenshot of a film preview page in the Lyfta teacher app
Tailor the pace, master the material

Take control of your students’ learning journeys with our variable speed feature. Whether you need to slow things down for deeper understanding, cruise at standard speed, or fast-forward through familiar territory, Lyfta enables teaching and learning at your ideal pace.

Personalised learning at your fingertips

Ditch the generic captions! Lyfta’s customisable closed captions (CC) and subtitles allow for personalising the viewing experience.  Adjust the caption colour, background, and size to maximise clarity and cater to individual preferences. This is particularly beneficial for users with visual impairments or those who benefit from enhanced visual cues, including students who might be seated further back in the classroom.

A boxers, with red boxing gloves is training with a punching page. The image is shown 4 times with different closed captions setting options to show different font size and background colour options.
Video player with different closed captions setting options to show different font size and background colour options.
Be a part of the future: Join the Lyfta video player beta programme

We’re constantly working to make Lyfta the most user-friendly and effective learning platform.  

We’re so excited to unveil the new video player, but we’re not stopping there! Want to be among the first to experience cutting-edge features and help shape Lyfta's future? Sign up for our exclusive beta programme here! 

As a beta tester, you’ll gain early access to new functionalities, provide valuable feedback directly impacting development, and play a key role in making Lyfta the absolute best platform for educators and students everywhere.

What is Lyfta?

Lyfta offers a groundbreaking solution for educators seeking to broaden their students' horizons, offering access to a range of people, places and perspectives that would otherwise be impossible. Imagine being able to teleport your entire class to a new destination every week, immersing them in the vibrant cultures and compelling stories of people from around the globe.

If you have not yet explored the platform, log in to access the resources now. If you don't yet have a Lyfta account, sign up for a free, no obligation trial.

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