NetSupport School Student

The #1 choice for IT educators worldwide, NetSupport School delivers the tools you need to help maximize the effectiveness of…

NetSupport School Student Chrome Extension

The 'NetSupport School Student' is a Google Chrome Extension that uplifts computer-led education. Designed for use in NetSupport-managed classrooms, it enables teachers to efficiently monitor and interact with students using Google Chromebook. From setting objectives to asking students for registration at the start of each lesson, sending instant surveys, launching discussion sessions, and much more, this extension offers diverse educational utilities. It even includes a feature to gauge student well-being and requires connectivity setup for use.
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Extension stats

Rating: 3.28
(117)
Version: 15.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-07-03)
Creation date: 2020-02-16
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • notifications
  • desktopCapture
  • activeTab
  • management
  • clipboardWrite
  • clipboardRead
  • <all_urls>
  • power
  • enterprise.deviceAttributes
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Size: 3.69M

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NetSupport School Student (v15.10.0002)
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Extension summary

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The #1 choice for IT educators worldwide, NetSupport School delivers the tools you need to help maximize the effectiveness of computer-led teaching and now you can utilize the power of NetSupport School in a Google Chrome environment.

For use in your existing NetSupport-managed classroom, the NetSupport School Student extension can be installed on each student machine running the Google Chrome OS. From the teacher's machine (Chrome OS or Windows) you can then connect to each system enabling you to monitor and interact with each student quickly and efficiently.

KEY FEATURES:

  • View a crystal clear thumbnail of each student device in a single view and zoom in to view a larger thumbnail of any selected student Chromebook.
  • Open a separate view session to discreetly monitor a selected student’s screen and take a closer look at activity – perfect for ensuring students are on task with their learning activities. (The open Browser activity can be viewed in Thumbnail and View modes along with the option to view the full desktop if required.)
  • The teacher can set objectives and expected outcomes for the current lesson.
  • Ask students to register at the start of each lesson.
  • The teacher can show their desktop to students’ Chromebooks to help demonstrate a point or show students how to do a particular task.
  • Lock the student's mouse and keyboard when instructing.
  • The teacher can send an instant survey to students during or at the end of a session, helping to instantly capture students’ understanding of a topic.
  • The Feedback and Wellbeing feature can be used by teachers to gauge how students feel, their confidence with a topic and whether they need extra support.
  • The teacher can open a discussion session that all or selected students can join, enter their comments and share with the rest of the class.
  • Send an attention-grabbing message or instruction to each student machine.
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User reviews

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Pros
    Cons
    • Considered spyware that invades student privacy
    • Corruption of files reported after installation
    • Embarrassment caused to students
    • Modification of search history
    • Inappropriate monitoring of students at home
    Most mentioned
    • Invades privacy by allowing monitoring of students
    • Accused of being spyware
    • Corruption of personal files after installation
    • Negative impact on students' mental well-being
    User reviews
    Terrible flaming hot garbage spyware
    by Mackenzie Lambert, 2023-01-31

    Since it was installed so many of my files have been corrupted, the problem only started when it was installed and I lost days worth of work
    by Leah Binks, 2022-04-14

    It sucks lol burn
    by Luke Miller, 2021-12-14
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    NetSupport School Student requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    NetSupport School Student has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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