Installing and configuring the NetSupport Browser app (iOS)

NetSupport School delivers the tools you need to help maximise the effectiveness of technology-led teaching on iOS devices.

The NetSupport Browser app can be installed on each iOS device. From the teacher's desktop, you can then connect to each system enabling you to interact with each student quickly and efficiently.

The NetSupport Browser app works on iOS v9.3.5 or later and is available for free from the iTunes store.

Note: NetSupport School functionality is supported on tablets only.

Set up and configure the NetSupport Browser app

You can centrally configure and push out the settings using an MDM solution. For further information, please refer to our NetSupport Browser app for iOS documentation.

Features supported on iOS:

  • Student register - The teacher can request standard and custom information from each student at the start of a lesson.

  • Sending messages - The teacher can broadcast messages to selected devices.

  • Chat - The student and teacher can initiate a 1:1 chat session and participate in group discussions.

  • Lock screen - The teacher can lock the app to gain attention.

  • Restrict Internet - The teacher can block websites during the lesson.

  • Class survey - Teachers can conduct on-the-fly surveys to gauge student knowledge and understanding.

  • ShowClosed Show the Tutor's screen to Students. screen - While presenting, the teacher can show their desktop to connected devices.