Configuring the Tutor

The NetSupport School Tutor is configured by clicking Options in the Tutor Console and selecting Network Settings from the drop-down menu.

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Settings for Configuration: NetSupport School dialog

The Tutor Configurator has the following options:

Start Options

Allows you to specify the start-up options for the Tutor and also set the level of access for the various modes.

This is used for setting the network transport that the Tutor will use for communicating with the Student program. It must be the same as that set at the Student. You can also set the name and description for the Tutor.

Performance

Allows you to set low bandwidth and colour reduction settings to lower data sent across the networking when performing a View or Show Show the Tutor's screen to Students..

Student Selection

This is used to specify the mode to connect to Students when the Tutor program starts.

Administration

Enables you to set an additional password if the configuration options are to be protected and to create pre-defined Tutor profiles Create profiles for different Tutor users and allow customised levels of functionality as required..

Adjusting Student settings for a Tutor session

During any Tutor session where you may be working with more than one Student, you can customise how each Student interacts with the Tutor. Changes can be made on an individual Student basis, while they are being viewed, or globally.