CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR FLASHER PUBLIC

SCHOOL

Prepared forJudy ZinsSuperintendentFlasher Public School

Prepared byTana Schafer

Business EducationFlasher Public School

July 27, 2014

PROBLEM

• What are the benefits of a classroom management software program?

• What is the best program for the price which will meet our school’s needs?

BACKGROUND

• Visits to unethical websites• Result in spam ware, malware, and viruses• Technology dollars ill spent

• Students unable to maintain concentration in class

DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

• Research findings fall under 3 categories• Benefits• Program Features• Cost

(Cornell, 2014)

BENEFITS

• Ability to monitor student progress

• Assist students from a remote area

• Send individualized or group assignments

• Leverage different forms of media

(LanSchool, 2014)

PROGRAM FEATURES

• LanSchool• Blank screens• Limiting applications and web browsing • Monitor student activity• Students may send silent help requests.• In lecture quizzes and polls• Remote Control Teacher • Remote Control Student

(Net Control 2 Classroom Management Software, 2014)

PROGRAM FEATURES, CONT.

• Net Control 2• Share teacher screen• Whiteboard and annotation tools• In lecture quizzes and polls• Monitor students• Communication via text messages, images, screen shots, and chat tools• Lock and unlock computers remotely• Turn computers on and off remotely• Restrict access to websites, applications, system settings, printing and

USB devices• Manage files and applications remotely

(NETOP, 2013)

PROGRAM FEATURES, CONT.

• NETOP• Monitor and help students remotely• Share instructor or student • Black out screen• Control internet access• Launch applications on all computers synchronously• Lock applications• Share files instantaneously • Remote wakeup, shutdown, and login• Remote use through iPad, push-button control pad, and a mobile device• In lecture quizzes and polls• Customized classes

(LanSchool, 2014); (Net Control 2 Classroom Management Software, 2014); (NETOP, 2013)

COST

• LanSchool • $17 per device or • $2,999 for unlimited access

• Net Control 2• $65 per teacher computer and $5 per student computer or• $2499.00 for unlimited access 

• NETOP• $973 for unlimited access

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• A classroom management software program would benefit both classroom instructors and the technology department

• LanSchool, Net Control 2, and NETOP all match the features requested by Mrs. Malm

• In the long run, it would be more beneficial for Flasher Public School to purchase unlimited access to a classroom management software program

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, CONT.

• I recommend Flasher Public School authorize the purchase of NETOP Vision Pro• All three programs match the criteria set forth by Mrs. Malm• NETOP Vision Pro results as the most financially responsible

purchase

REFERENCES

• Cornell, S. (2014, April 14). Advantages of leveraging a classroom management system. Retrieved July 22, 2014, from Faronics: http://www.faronics.com/news/blog/advantages-of-leveraging-a-classroom-management-system/

• LanSchool. (2014). About Us. Retrieved July 22, 2014, from LanSchool: http://www.lanschool.com/

• Malm, N. (2014, July 25). Flasher Public School Technology Coordinator. (T. Schafer, Interviewer)

• Net Control 2 Classroom Management Software. (2014). Net Control 2 Classroom Management Software. Retrieved July 22, 2014, from Net Control 2 Classroom Management Software: http://www.netcontrol2.com/

• NETOP. (2013). About NETOP. Retrieved July 22, 2014, from NETOP Classroom Management: http://www.netop.com/classroom-management-software/products/netop-school.htm

• Quillen, I. (2010, June 14). Class Management Systems Monitor Students' Monitors. Retrieved July 22, 2014, from Education Week: http://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2010/06/16/03monitors.h03.html