# Past Classes shelf inside the course

> Every live class becomes a permanent shelf inside the course — attendance + recording + materials in one place.

Last updated 2026-05-19 · Source: https://prolaud.com/help/live-classes-past-classes-shelf

- Every session, attended or not, lives in /dashboard/classes/history.
- Inside the lesson player, the Past Classes shelf shows the 5 most recent recordings for the active course.
- Click any past class to see attendance + recording URL + any session-linked assignments.

## Why it matters

Live classes are gold, but only the people in the room benefit — until you keep them. The Past Classes shelf turns every session into permanent, async catch-up content right inside the course, so a student who missed Tuesday's class can watch the recording, see what was covered and pick up any assignment without messaging you. Over a cohort, that's the difference between a one-time event and a library that keeps paying off.

## What's on each past-class card

- The recording (once you've attached the URL).
- The attendance record for that session.
- Any assignments or materials linked to the class.

## Common questions

- Do absentees see it automatically? Yes — the shelf shows recent recordings inside the lesson player for the active course.
- Where's the full history? Every session lives in /dashboard/classes/history.
- Is a recording required? No, but attaching one is what makes the shelf valuable for catch-up.

## Related

- [Meeting providers & recordings](https://prolaud.com/help/live-classes-zoom)
- [Attendance](https://prolaud.com/help/live-classes-attendance)