Teacher Tools & Software Solutions Designed for Efficiency
Finding the right software solutions for your school can be tough. Balancing EdTech budgets, staff expectations for easy-to-use teacher tools, and the importance of student safety online can be difficult when selecting your school software.
Therefore, Senso specializes in software for educators, administrators, and students, prioritizing functionality and safety in all that we do. Web filtering, student monitoring, and classroom technology tools for safety are priorities in K-12 education. Getting teachers, para-educators, and other staff on board with school software solutions is important. Introducing new teaching tools and classroom monitoring technology that incorporates safety software is therefore reliant on the full collaboration of staff members.
Here are just some ways in which your school can approach software with an eye towards staff needs. Focusing on how teachers will interact with the software is key to getting the full benefits of technology in schools.
Easy to Use Teacher Dashboard
The first step to encourage teachers to incorporate technology into the classroom is to provide a straightforward way to access a variety of useful teacher tools. We design each of our administration, IT specialist, and teacher dashboards for intuitive and efficient access to key tools and relevant reports.
For a full overview of the specifics of the Class Cloud teacher dashboard read our Support Blog covering Classroom Management.
Teachers can easily set up classes and grant access permissions through group policy deployment. Once set up, teachers can select groups or classes of connected student devices from the sidebar to view and interact with directly. They can also customize the teacher dashboard with list or thumbnail view depending on individual preferences.
The top bar of the teacher dashboard displays handy icons for each of the modules included in Class Cloud. This allows for one-click use of key tools to act on specific devices, groups within the classroom, or whole classes. Therefore, teachers can easily regain control of rowdy classrooms, refocus student behavior, and discover the best classroom management strategy for them.
Integration with Google Classroom
If you are switching to Senso Class Cloud from a different school learning management system, our software makes it easy to integrate classroom groups, files, and reports onto the Teacher dashboard from Google Classroom as well as a range of other programs.
This removes barriers that might make teachers and staff reluctant to switch systems. When moving to a more cohesive classroom management system, no information is lost, just more tools gained.
One-Click Classroom Management Tools for Teachers
Live Thumbnail View
One of the most intuitive elements of the Class Cloud teacher dashboard is the option to view each of the connected student devices as a thumbnail. This allows teachers to view and monitor student activity at a glance. Therefore, staff can identify and address inappropriate or off-task activity in real-time.
Each student device screen displayed on the thumbnail grid can be selected individually or as part of a group to apply a device control tool. For example, if a device is not on the website specified by the teacher, this will be clear from the thumbnail view. Then, teachers can select this screen and use the launch web module to control the device. This will automatically open the correct site directly onto the device so that the student can engage properly with the lesson.
Lock Screen
The lock screen tool is an invaluable asset for any teacher in a hybrid classroom. Technology can be a distraction in the classroom if not monitored and managed correctly. However, with the lock screen feature of Class Cloud, teachers are empowered to take charge of device use.
Certain parts of the lesson may require students to use their devices, but once these tasks are complete, students may become distracted and miss out on the rest of the lesson. But, with one click of the lock screen feature, teachers can lock an individual device or all student technology in the classroom, putting a stop to any off-task behavior and removing all distractions in an instant.
Teachers can even select a customized screen color and message that appears on the locked screen. This helps teachers further feel a sense of ownership in their classroom environment.
Teachers’ Personal and Professional Development with Senso Learn
If your staff struggles to understand the importance of technology in the classroom and the responsibilities that are involved in monitoring student safety, Senso Learn can help. This is a Learning Management System for teachers to develop key skills in professional development.
Notably, we provide pre-made micro-learning courses covering safeguarding, compliance, and online safety requirements for schools. Designed for onboarding and reskilling staff for a new digital learning environment, these courses give key insight into the essentials of hybrid classroom management and student safety online.
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