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 app also supports NetSupport DNA's core desktop management capabilities, enabling you to gather key system inventory details and monitor online activity. For more information on NetSupport DNA, visit our website.

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.

If you selected the 'Non-Windows' licence type during installation, the Tutor Console has a cut-down set of features.

Features supported on iOS:

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

  • Lesson objectives - If provided by the teacher, once connected, students are presented with details of the current lesson along with the objectives and expected learning outcomes.

  • 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.

  • Request help - Students can alert the teacher when they require assistance.

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

  • Restrict Internet -The teacher can employ a list of approved/restricted websites for use during the lesson.

  • Question and Answer module - Enables the teacher to conduct instant student and peer assessment. Deliver questions verbally to the class, then select students to answer - randomly, first to answer or in teams. Bounce questions to multiple students and ask the class to peer assess a response.

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

  • Show screen - While presenting, the teacher can show their desktop to connected devices.

See also:

Licensing for tablets