Securly Classroom

Any Google Classroom classes that you accept from Little SIS or create by hand will be available in Securly Classroom. These class rosters automatically update based on who is enrolled as a student in the Google Classroom class.

If you do not use Google Classroom, no problem! Use the Add New Class button on the Classes page of Securly Device Console to create a manual class grouping.

First, you will want to start your class by clicking on the start button below the class (it looks like a ▶️ icon).

Next, you will want to set a duration to automatically end your class. This is a great way to ensure that any block lists that you have imposed on your class do not automatically apply to students when they are with another teacher.

Finally, click on the Start Now button to begin the class. Student screens will be displayed in a grid format. You can adjust your view to suit your needs.

Note that when you click "Start Now", students will receive a popup notification that their device is being monitored by their teacher.

1. Lock the Student's Screen with a message to prevent them from navigating to any websites or apps.

2. Site Lock prevents students from navigating to distracting web pages. You can even curate a collection of web links to reuse during other classes!

3. Push Sites to bring students to a particular web page. With Google Classroom integration, you can quickly send students to the exact web pages that are included in your Assignments!

4. Share Screen to show a screen, tab, or application window from your teacher computer on student screens. This is very handy for students with visual impairments or who are in the "cheap seats" at the back of the classroom. 

5. Announce a Message to send important information to student screens - such as a 5-minute warning before ending independent learning or a reminder to focus on the lesson.

6. Release Locks to remove any restrictions that have been imposed on the student.

7. Manage Class Time to add more time on to a class that is running long or end it early if you no longer need your digital assistant. When a class ends, all locks are automatically released.

8. Session Options allows you to set various preferences, such as if students can use the chat feature with the teacher. 

Whenever a class ends, all teachers/co-teachers affiliated with the class will receive an email summary. This is a fantastic tool to learn how time was spent by the class as a whole and can give insight into distractions present that you may not have noticed.

This is arguably one of the best features of Securly Classroom. Teachers no longer need to enter helpdesk tickets to unblock websites for students! Of course, if there is a site blocked in error that is constantly used, please let the Tech Team know - but now you no longer need to pivot when a page is unexpectly blocked during class. Simply use the Push Sites feature to send your students to the web site that is blocked. This will allow teachers to temporarily open up access to the site while class is in session.

We highly recommend the self-paced learning videos that Securly has developed. These videos cover everything including:

• Basic navigation, including creating and starting classes

• Creating collections of frequently-used links

• Managing block lists

• Setting defaults for your classes to reduce start-up time

• The different ways to view student screens and tabs

• Directing students with the built-in tools such as Push URL, Site Lock, and Screen Lock

• Communication tools such as Chat and Announce

• Screen sharing options for displaying either teacher or student screens to the entire class

• See where students have been with Class and Student History