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NetSupport School Extends Windows 8, Chrome OS Management Tools

• By David Nagel
• 04/17/13

NetSupport has released version 11.2 of its flagship classroom management system, NetSupport School.

The new version incorporates enhancements to both Microsoft Windows 8 and Google Chrome OS installations.

For Windows 8, NetSupport School includes several tweaks to add support for the Metro environment. These include:

• The ability to control and interact with student machines when the students are int he Metro screen;
• The ability to quick launch Windows 8 apps on students' machines;
• Support for monitoring Internet Explorer when the student is using it in the Metro environment; and
• The addition of Internet Explorer Metro app management capabilities, including support for block and approve URL lists and "safe" search mode.
• Added support for Windows 8 application use policies to the NetSupport School Technician's Console.

Version 11.2 also includes Windows 8 support for the network deployment tool.

For Google Chrome OS running on Chromebooks, version 11.2 adds support for:

• Direct interaction with/control over students' machines;
• Screen sharing;
• Surveys;
• Messaging; and
• Student attendance recording.

Finally, version 11.2 also adds enhancements designed to improve performance in environments with unreliable wireless networks.

NetSupport School 11.2 is available now. A free trial version is also available. Additional details can be found on NetSupport's site.

About the Author

David Nagel is editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Technology Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal and STEAM Universe. A 25-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art and business publications.

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