Become an instant IXL expert with IXL Minis!

This article was updated on July 3, 2025

In the Classroom, IXL Updates

Take your classroom’s IXL implementation to the next level with IXL Minis! This new video collection, included on all bulk and site licenses, gives you top tips from IXL’s learning experts in a fun, bite-sized format. 

Each video is jam-packed with insights you can start using right away. You’ll learn which tools and teacher-approved strategies can help you enhance your instruction, dive into students’ data, energize your classroom, and more! Plus, as IXL keeps growing, so will our collection of Minis.

And for school-level administrators, it’s now easy to track which IXL Minis your teachers are viewing – making it simple to support professional learning, see which topics are most popular, and celebrate teachers’ success.

Ready to meet IXL Minis? Let’s dive in!

 

Learn pro tips in 30 seconds, tops

Got 30 seconds? Get the inside scoop on IXL’s settings! These bite-sized tips help you fine-tune your IXL experience so you can improve classroom management, enhance collaboration with other teachers, or help your students focus. Each Pro Tip is 30 seconds or less so you can customize your IXL experience quickly.

Check out this Pro Tip about the diagnostic:

Get quick overviews of IXL features

It only takes a minute to tour your IXL teacher toolbox! These quick overviews help you find your new favorite teaching tools with lively breakdowns of IXL’s best resources. They’re sure to pique your interest in what’s possible for your classroom. 

Start by learning some helpful hints about the SmartScore:

Try out teacher-approved classroom ideas

Explore fun, teacher-tested implementation ideas in 2 minutes. Led by education experts, IXL Minis’ classroom strategies will help you use research-proven methods to maximize learning right away. When you see a little headshot on the thumbnail, you know you’re about to get some expert educator insights.

See for yourself with these strategies to get more out of assigning skills:

If you have an idea for a new IXL Mini, reach out to us at ixl.com/feedback. And, keep checking back for more videos as we continue to expand IXL Minis!