Casper Focus
Focusing Student iPads On A Single App
Overview
Casper Focus is an iOS app that gives teachers control over the devices used during class time by allowing the teacher to “focus” the devices on a single app. Focusing a device locks it on the app, preventing students from accessing any other screens or applications. Teachers can also switch the focus from one app to another, or remove the focus from student devices.
In addition to focusing student devices, teachers can also perform the following actions in Casper Focus
- Clear passcodes on student devices
- Distribute eBooks to student devices so that students can install them (only on 1:1 devices)
- Use AirPlay Mirroring to show the screen of a student device on Apple TV (on newer devices)
To Get Started
Enter the JSS URL https://macserver01.eisd.net:8443 and Tap Next
(If you do not know your schools Username and Password ask your campus ITF or email us at software.support@eisd.net)
Open Menu and Select desired cart to focus (most teachers only have one cart)
Tap Focus Devices
To Add a Focus:
Select the desired app to focus on > Tap DoneTo Remove the Focus:
Select devices to remove then tap Remove Focus > Done
Adding websites ensures that students remain only in the website entered into Casper Focus.
To add websites tap Websites from the Menu > Tap Add New > Add website title and web address > Save
Students can now be focused into that website
Tap Remove Focus to release the student iPads from the focus
Grid View
Grid view displays devices as thumbnail images. By default, grid view displays devices in alphabetical order by device name or by student name, but you can rearrange the devices into any order. To do this, touch and hold a device image to select it, then drag it into the desired location in the grid. The new order is saved automatically.
List View
List view displays devices in an alphabetical list by device name.
View by Device Name/Student Name
When in grid view, you can view devices by device name (default) or by student name. The view you choose for a class is saved automatically.
Log Out
It is recommended that you log out of Casper Focus when you are done using it. This is especially important if multiple teachers use Casper Focus on a shared device
To log out, tap Username from the menu > Log Out
Submit a Technology Help Desk Ticket if:
- You do not see any classes/carts after you have logged in
- Some student devices do not respond to the command
- Be sure to include your district username, campus, and which iPad cart is assigned to you
Edgewood ISD Instructional Technology
Email: instructionaltechnology@eisd.net
Website: www.eisd.net/itech
Location: 900 South San Eduardo Avenue, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-898-2072
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EISDInstructionalTech/
Twitter: @eisd_it