Insight Teacher's Assistant

Insight Teacher's Assistant

by Faronics Corporation

3 ratings
4 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 18, 2010
  • August 4, 2020
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This classroom management tool allows educators to monitor student computer activity, reduce distractions, and assess understanding through interactive polls. It enables remote control of student devices and communication via messages.

Monitor student screens with thumbnails
Blank student screens to reduce distractions
Limit applications and web browsing
Conduct polls and quizzes
Send messages to students
Remote control student computers
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What's New in Insight Teacher's Assistant

8.00.3000

August 4, 2020

• New Student List View displays all students in a list in addition to the default thumbnail view • The Teacher app takes advantage of many of the capabilities of iOS 13 and the new iPadOS 13 • Optimized for the latest iPhones and iPads

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User reviews

Refuses to pair with computer module.

I tried and tried to get this app to find the computer teacher module and it fails every time. Also, computer module (on Mac at least) has a LARGE noticeable lag. I’ll enable “web browsing blocking” and it doesn’t actually kick in until about 15-30 minutes later. This software is not ready for prime time and needs major work.
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Needs some work

The app is lags quite a bit.

Here are my main improvements to this app:
- Add the Classroom Layout View. This is practically worthless if you have to go searching through each machine. I need efficiency and to easily place where a problem is that needs attention based off of the spacial layout of where students are located. It takes too long to find them.
- Zoom slider is not showing up on my version of the App which is the most current
- "Select All" button and "Deselect All" Button on bottom toolbar.
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Interesting

While I don't see it not working over subnets as a concern as a problem because the majority of the time it should just be in the same room as the teacher application is installed for monitoring.

My concern is that the app seems to require wifi on the teacher workstation which all of the teacher computers we have in district are hardwired desktop PCs so for the app to work correctly, it would need to have a wifi card installed.

Ideally the app should find the workstations over the network anyway, but could be an issue with many workstations trying to be viewed over wifi.

Good idea, just more work needs to be done.
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Not worth getting this yet

The main issue is the big issue. This app doesn't work over subnets. So if your wireless is on another subnet using this app is useless. In a big environment such as schools this could be great but as of now it is not.

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FAQ

What is Insight Teacher's Assistant?

Insight Teacher's Assistant is a mobile application designed for educators to manage and monitor student computers within a classroom setting. It allows teachers to reduce distractions, track student activity, and interact with students remotely.

How does Insight Teacher's Assistant help reduce student distractions?

The app allows teachers to blank student screens, limit the use of specific applications, and restrict web browsing. This helps redirect student attention back to the teacher and the lesson.

Can I see what students are doing on their computers with Insight Teacher's Assistant?

Yes, the 'Thumbnail' feature provides a view of all student screens, showing the current application and website they are using. You can also view detailed information about each student's device.

Does Insight Teacher's Assistant support interactive learning?

Yes, teachers can assess student understanding by quickly polling the class with true/false or multiple-choice questions. Student results are tabulated and displayed in real-time.

How can students request help using Insight Teacher's Assistant?

Students can silently request help from the teacher. A small question mark will appear on the teacher's thumbnail view of that student's computer, indicating they need assistance.

What devices is Insight Teacher's Assistant compatible with?

Insight Teacher's Assistant is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It requires pairing with an Insight Teacher console running on Mac or Windows.

Is Insight Teacher's Assistant free to use?

Yes, Insight Teacher's Assistant is offered as a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

How often is Insight Teacher's Assistant updated?

The latest version of Insight Teacher's Assistant is 8.00.3000, and it was last updated on August 4, 2020. Future updates will depend on developer Faronics.