LAN+School



=What is LAN School?=

LanSchool is software that teachers can use to monitor, control and interact with student computers from their own computer.

=How do I access LanSchool?=

The school district's IT department has purchased a district license for LanSchool. If you wish to use LanSchool with your students, please place a work order to install the software on applicable school computers.

=How do I use LanSchool?=

You use LanSchool to:
 * Limit distractions by blanking screens, limiting applications and limiting web browsing on student computers.
 * Monitor students by viewing all student screens and what they are doing. You can send students messages to re-focus them or offer suggestions.
 * Assess student understanding by polling students during a lesson using the true/false and multiple choice poll option.
 * Support students by responding to the silent “Request Help” students can send. (taken from http://www.lanschool.com/ipad)

=Introduction to LanSchool (3 min video) recommended=

=Resources:=
 * **Title and Link:** || **Summary of what resource offers:** ||
 * App for iPad and iPhone || A teacher can use LanSchool on their iPad or iPhone. The app is free although student computers must have the LanSchool software on them. LanSchool App for iPad ||
 * LanSchool || Simple and clear tutorials on how to use all the features of LanSchool (includes videos, visuals and text). ||
 * Tutorials || More in-depth and comprehensive tutorials on using LanSchool (videos). ||
 * User's Guide || Very comprehensive text based user's guide (pdf). ||
 * FAQ || Frequently Asked Questions regarding both using and installing LanSchool. ||