{"id":7132,"date":"2025-06-11T12:40:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T20:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/?p=7132"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:40:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T20:40:26","slug":"five-technology-tools-for-ipad-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/2025\/06\/11\/five-technology-tools-for-ipad-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Technology Tools for iPad Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGlTR0Vado\/cmDoYjgsFFY64_XbptAbgg\/view?utm_content=DAGlTR0Vado&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h06ce95c93f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/files\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-2.27.57\u202fPM-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/files\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-2.27.57\u202fPM-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/files\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-2.27.57\u202fPM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/files\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-2.27.57\u202fPM-1067x600.png 1067w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/files\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-2.27.57\u202fPM-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/files\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-2.27.57\u202fPM.png 1526w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGlTR0Vado\/cmDoYjgsFFY64_XbptAbgg\/view?utm_content=DAGlTR0Vado&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h06ce95c93f\">Click here to access this content as a slide deck<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing student behavior during iPad use can be challenging, but with the right tools, it\u2019s absolutely doable. Here are our top five technology tools to meet this need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apple Classroom &#8211; Best for: <\/strong>Monitoring student iPad screens and guiding the class to specific apps or websites. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/2024\/09\/20\/comparing-apple-classroom-and-jamf-teacher\/\">Get started here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically rostered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor student screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock iPads to a blank screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch and lock iPads in apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable AirDrop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on Bluetooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage Small Groups (elementary only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Jamf Teacher<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Restricting apps and internet access to create focused work sessions. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/2024\/09\/20\/comparing-apple-classroom-and-jamf-teacher\/\">Get started here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically rostered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predetermined lesson plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only allow approved apps and websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent from Bluetooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on a timer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle and high school only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udea8 Restrictions can interfere with schoolwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>Jamf Parent<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Best for: <\/strong>Giving families control over app access and screen time outside of school. <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.jamf.com\/en-US\/bundle\/jamf-parent-guide-for-parents\/page\/Getting_Started_with_Jamf_Parent.html\">Get started here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parental control app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device monitoring tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limits app access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only outside of school hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syncs with student iPad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. <strong>Screen Time<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Best for: <\/strong>Limiting app usage, creating downtime, and building time awareness. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/2022\/03\/13\/making-screen-time-work-for-you\/\">Get started here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Built-in Apple tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sets apps limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedules downtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitors device activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires passcode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udea8 Restrictions can interfere with schoolwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. <strong>Guided Access<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Best for: <\/strong>Locking device into one app for independent work or assessments. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/111795\">Get started here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build-in Apple tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locks iPad into one app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents app switching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocks hardware buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires passcode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udea8 Restrictions can interfere with schoolwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like support in using these tools in your classroom or promoting them within your school, please reach out to our instructional technology team. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing student behavior during iPad use can be challenging, but with the right tools, it\u2019s absolutely doable. 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