Module 6.5 - LanSchool Facilitation & Monitoring

 LAN School Facilitation & Monitoring

Once LanSchool has been installed, you are able to use the software to monitor student computer use and facilitate learning. The resources on this page will teach you how to use LanSchool both as a teacher and as a student.

 

LaptopLanSchool Teacher Basics

Click on the image below to view a document with instructions, or click on the video to watch a screencast that will take you through the basics of using LanSchool as a teacher. The screencast covers the following topics:

  • Connection to student devices (2:45)
  • Troubleshooting devices that will not connect (3:30)
  • Viewing student screens (4:26)
  • Messaging students (5:10)
  • Blank screen (5:50)
  • Dismissing a class (6:52)
Documentation Screencast (2:45-8:16)
LanSchool Teacher How to use LanSchool Teacher side Links to an external site.How to use LanSchool Teacher side 

There are even more basic features that make LanSchool a tool that teachers love. View the following document to learn about shortcuts for using some of LanSchool's most popular features:

Copy of Active Supervision LanSchool Shortcuts Handout.pdf Download Copy of Active Supervision LanSchool Shortcuts Handout.pdf

 

LaptopLanSchool Teacher Advanced

Once you have the basics of LanSchool down, it's time to dive into more advanced features of the software. Click on the image below to view a document with instructions for using advanced features. The documentation covers the following topics:

  • Tips for synching with students
  • Changing computer names
  • Changing the screen layout
  • Creating allowed websites lists
  • Using allowed websites lists
  • Using the LanSchool Teacher's Assistant app

LanSchool Advanced

 

LaptopLanSchool Student

Click on the following image to view documentation that will show you how students interact with LanSchool:

LanSchool Student