Block Applications
Teachers have the option to block all applications, block only specified applications, or allow only specified applications. They can also choose to minimize applications instead of closing. All of the above can be configured via Settings.
Configuring settings for the Block Applications function will automatically force Student computers to enter Focus mode after they have been applied to the class.
Students that are in Focus mode will be displayed on the Teacher console with a red frame around the thumbnail.
Teachers can temporarily remove any restrictions on Student computers through the Focus button and selecting Stop next to the Applications option.
Click Block Applications from the left-hand menu.
Select one of the following:
Minimize applications instead of closing them – This option hides the applications from the view, but keeps the applications running in the background.
Block all Applications – This option blocks all applications from running on the Student computer.
Permit Specific Applications – This option allows you to specify a list of applications that are allowed when the Focus > Applications feature is enabled.
Click + Add Applications and enter the application name (including the appropriate file extension) in the text field.
Click + Add From Running Apps to add running applications directly from Student computers. Select the Student from the grid to view a list of their currently running applications.
Block Applications – This option allows you to specify a list of blocked applications when the Focus > Applications feature is enabled.
Click + Add Applications and enter the application name (including the appropriate file extension) in the text field.
Click + Add From Running Apps to add running applications directly from Student computers. Select the Student from the grid to view a list of their currently running applications.
Click Save or Save and Apply.
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