What is NetSupport School Student?
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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.
User reviews
- 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
- Invades privacy by allowing monitoring of students
- Accused of being spyware
- Corruption of personal files after installation
- Negative impact on students' mental well-being
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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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