Insight Student

Faronics Insight Student application for Chromebook

Insight Student: Faronics Insight App for Chromebook

Insight Student is a Chrome extension designed for the Faronics Insight Classroom environment. This tool enables teachers to maintain control over technology use in the classroom, ensure students stay on task, and promote interactive and collaborative learning experiences. It offers features such as application and web limiting to keep students focused and a screen-sharing function for enhanced communication. Additionally, it includes a chat feature and a built-in testing function to gauge student understanding.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 50,000+
Rating: 1.95
(21)
Version: 8.0.2.15 (Last updated: 2020-03-06)
Creation date: 2020-03-05
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • system.cpu
  • system.memory
  • {"socket":["tcp-connect:*:*","resolve-host"]}
  • desktopCapture
  • fullscreen
  • overrideEscFullscreen
  • system.network
  • contextMenus
  • See more
Size: 2.97M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great program for any computer lab in need of focus
  • It works
Cons
  • Slow performance
  • Infringes on private data and is technically illegal
  • Glitches and security issues
  • Excessive tracking by schools
  • Unwanted monitoring of student activities
Most mentioned
  • Poor design and care for the app
  • Privacy concerns
  • Frustration with tracking
User reviews
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by ProximalHalo Yes, 2021-05-07

Lets give a proper review. I rate this as it is, not because i am a student who is using the application in question, but more of the lack of care given to the app. Id like to point out my opinion is biased so take my review with a grain of salt. This app is obviously poorly made, and points to signs of an app that wants to make a quick buck, more than a person with a good dream but bad skills. This app has far better solutions that arent invasive in any way. Moreover, the app shows glitches and real security issues for students who have the skills to take advantage of these oversights. I would not recommend, just find a way to get your kids more engaged, or use a different app
by Alex James, 2021-03-16

This is just infringement of private data. Technically illegal. The app is just straight up stupid and violates alot.
by Justice Gluck, 2020-11-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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

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