New NetSupport School v11 instruction and management software introduces new tablet app for teachers

July 27, 2012 - PRLog -- Atlanta, GA – Education software specialist NetSupport is delighted to announce a major update to its market-leading classroom instruction and management solution, NetSupport School.

New version 11 adds to the product’s unrivalled range of PC monitoring, instant assessment and collaboration tools with over 200 new and updated features, and extends its range of supported platforms.

Keeping pace with the ever-changing IT landscape, the exciting news for schools currently investing in tablet-based technology is the introduction of an Apple iOS and Android-compatible ‘Tutor Assistant’ app.

For use in your existing NetSupport-managed classroom environment, the NetSupport Tutor Assistant is an extension to the traditional desktop Tutor application delivering greater mobility for teachers around the IT suite, and the ideal tool to allow teaching assistants to help with monitoring student progress. (NetSupport School version 11 Tutor software is required).

Apple iOS, Android tablet and smartphone-compatible and available as a free download from iTunes, Google Play and the Amazon app store, once installed on a device, the app pairs with the NetSupport desktop Tutor software, allowing teachers the freedom to move around the classroom, helping retain key control and monitoring of all student workstations.

Recognizing the value of assistants in the classroom, multiple devices can be used in a single class, ensuring all teaching staff can retain full visibility at all times.

The app utilizes NetSupport’s core classroom management technology, allowing a teacher, for example, to blank screens, lock student mice and keyboards, monitor activity on all student computers, control internet, application and printer usage as well as identify when a student needs help.

As well as providing the app for iPad, Android tablets and Kindle Fire, a version is also available for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android smartphones. Working along similar lines to a  simple TV remote, this variant allows existing devices to be used where tablets are not available and offers one-click access to lock screens, control printing, internet and application use.

Commenting on the new version, NetSupport’s Managing Director, Al Kingsley, said: “The IT landscape of the modern school continues to change and classroom management software vendors need to ensure their solutions remain relevant. New computing platforms not only provide inspiring learning environments for students but, more than ever, teachers have the opportunity to enhance teaching practices through the use of technology.

“NetSupport School 11 is an exciting step forward on the road to ensuring our solution continues to meet current challenges. The product has undergone a complete visual refresh, many existing features have been enhanced and the new and unique added functionality is sure to appeal to the education community.”

While NetSupport School continues to raise the bar for Windows-based classroom management, NetSupport Assist, launched in 2011 and recently named Network Computing Magazine’s 2012 New Product of the Year, delivers a focused set of classroom management tools for Mac and Linux environments. The addition of Assist to the company’s education portfolio saw NetSupport become the first classroom management software vendor to offer compatible solutions across Windows, Mac® and Linux environments, providing complete flexibility for mixed platform classrooms.      

Visit www.netsupportschool.com for an in-depth overview of version 11 and to download a free 40-PC trial copy.

About NetSupport

Headquartered in the UK, NetSupport has been delivering market-leading remote control and desktop management software solutions to corporate and education customers since 1989. NetSupport Incorporated (NSI) represents the group’s interests in the USA, Central and South America and the Caribbean. From its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, NSI has developed a strong and loyal customer base thanks to the excellence of its sales and support services. The range of high quality and secure solutions it offers has helped NSI establish long-term relationships with many major US corporations, federal agencies and education districts. In late 2011, the company reached the milestone of its 10 millionth license sale.

Its flagship products are the highly successful NetSupport Manager remote control and PC management application and NetSupport School, the market-leading classroom management and training software solution for Windows®.

NetSupport’s evolving product range also includes: NetSupport DNA, delivering advanced enterprise asset management; web-based ITIL-compliant incident management solution NetSupport ServiceDesk; NetSupport Notify, its mass notification and desktop alerting tool and NetSupport Protect, a security tool designed to protect the content and configuration of desktop PCs. The latest addition to the range is NetSupport Assist, a classroom monitoring solution for Mac® and Linux environments.

NetSupport solutions and their derivatives are sold worldwide and enjoy market-leading status in many countries. NetSupport has won many awards including “Best in Tech” winner by Scholastic Administrator, winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, and NetSupport has recently been recognized as one of the year’s best ed tech products by eSchool News for a 2012-2013 Readers’ Choice Award.

For more information about NetSupport, visit www.netsupport-inc.com.

Press Contact: Ms. Rachel Lock r.lock@netsupport-inc.com.