Enhancing Classroom Management with Apple Classroom & JAMF Teacher

As classrooms continue to adopt 1:1 iPad environments, effective digital classroom management tools have become essential for maintaining student engagement and minimizing distractions. Two powerful resources that support this goal are Apple Classroom and JAMF Teacher. These tools can be especially valuable in schools that are transitioning to fully digital ecosystems or supporting educators who are new to 1:1 device integration. Colleagues looking to strengthen their digital classroom management practices may find these tools useful in reducing distractions, supporting differentiated learning, and improving student accountability.

Using Apple Classroom

Apple Classroom is a real-time classroom management tool designed specifically for educators using iPads in their instruction. It allows teachers to monitor student screens, launch apps or websites, lock student devices, and group students for differentiated instruction. The interface is intuitive and supports on-the-spot decision-making, helping educators keep students focused without disrupting the flow of a lesson. It’s particularly useful during transitions, collaborative work, or direct instruction and most importantly - seeing the student iPad screens.

JAMF Teacher

JAMF Teacher, part of the JAMF School ecosystem, offers more advanced, customizable features. Educators can create and apply pre-set restrictions that limit student access to specific apps or websites during particular lessons or assessments. These settings can be scheduled in advance or applied in real time. JAMF Teacher also supports cross-classroom workflows, enabling consistent digital expectations across grade levels or subject areas. See the video below for Teacher and Student views of JAMF Teacher.

Bringing it All Together - the Power of JAMF Teacher & Apple Classroom

When used together, Apple Classroom and JAMF Teacher provide a comprehensive classroom management solution. Apple Classroom excels in moment-to-moment guidance, while JAMF Teacher allows for strategic, pre-planned control of digital learning environments. This dual approach empowers educators to foster focused, tech-supported learning experiences while maintaining flexibility and instructional control. See the video below for Teacher and Student Views of how JAMF Teacher and Apple Classroom can work in tandem.

**Reminder - do not forget to clear restrictions and limitations at the end of a lesson or class period.

Oh Wait - There's More?!? - JAMF Parent

JAMF Parent is a companion app that empowers parents and guardians to manage their child's school-issued device outside of school hours. Using the app, parents can set restrictions on app usage, pause internet access, and schedule downtime to encourage healthy device habits at home—all while ensuring the school's settings remain intact during the school day. The two videos below highlight the Parent setup on a personal device and how to locate the QR code on the student device to connect the two devices.

JAMF Parent Setup

JAMF Parent - Connecting a Student Device 

In conclusion, leveraging Apple Classroom and JAMF Teacher in tandem can significantly enhance instructional effectiveness in iPad-supported classrooms. By combining real-time responsiveness with structured management, these tools support a dynamic learning environment where technology becomes a true asset to teaching and learning. Additional items we are exploring - dedicated iPad layout screens for each grade level so apps will be returned to specific locations upon clearing of restrictions. We are also exploring further options with the groups and lesson features within JAMF Teacher.