Mobile Guardian (DMA)
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What is Mobile Guardian?
Overview
Checklist : Baseline use of Mobile Guardian
It is device management application.
We can use the Classroom Management Service found in this application to manage students' PLD during lesson time.
To set up classes in mobile guardian by using the "sync to google classroom" classroom feature.
Use the basic features in mobile guardian to manage students' PLD during lessons.
Guidelines on using the DMA in the classrooms.
Be mindful of the challenges in the use of the app.
Please refer to list to check if you are able to do the following :
Sign in Mobile Guardian via ICON account
Synch and view classrooms with Google Classroom
*need to create a pseudo class on mobile guardian to “trigger” synch
Start a class and end a class
*when class is started : students need to click on the pop-up window and then click “share”
View students’ screens and the tabs
Set computer projection mode to “EXTEND”.
View the students’ screen on monitor 1 while something else in projected on monitor 2.
Project students’ screen for sharing.
Use the button features at appropriate junctures of the lesson.
Set a URL link as a landing page before starting the class.
To note before using Mobile Guardian (VERY IMPORTANT)
1) Inform students before use
Please inform the students that you will be activating mobile guardian to manage their use of the device during the lesson. Additionally, please remind the students that you are able to view their screen activities and so they are to close any tabs that are not relevant to the lesson.
2) Requires internet connection
The student's device is required t be online and connected to the internet for the DMA to apply.
3) DMA use is for lesson time only.
Althought the DMA school hours are from 7 am to 6.00 pm, please note that we should only use the app to manage students' PLD only during lessons or during CCA (if necessary).
Resources
Mobile Guardian HELP
Quick Guide
MG - QuickGuide.pdfStep 1 : Go to Mobile Guardian and set up classrooms.
1.1) Log in
MG - log in.pdf1.2) Know the Dashboard features
know the dashboard.pdf1.3A) Create a pseudo class on mobile guardian first to sync with google classroom (do this only if you do not see the "Google Sync" button)
create class.pdf1.3B) Create Classes by synching with ICON Google Classroom
Please synchronise the class(es) information from your iCON Google Classroom and you can skip the section on Create Class.
sync with google classroom.pdfStep 2 : How to start and end a class? What to take note?
2.1) Start a class
start class.pdf2.2) End a class
End a class.pdfStep 3 : Monitor Student Activity during a lesson
3.1) Monitor students Activity
monitor student activity.pdfStep 4 : Learn the basic features in mobile guardian to manage students' PLD
Before the features below are triggered, you need to select students first.
select student.pdf4.1) Push Content
Send contents such as websites directly to the students on their devices.
mg - something.pdf4.2) Eyes Up & Eyes Down
Eyes Up: This feature locks and restricts students’ usage of the devices.
Eyes Down: This feature unlocks the restrictions from the Eyes Up feature.
LM - Eyes Up & Eyes Down .pdf4.3) Message
Send messages to students on their devices
send message.pdf4.4) Manage Tabs
This feature allows you to control and manage the tabs of the students on their PLDs.
Manage Tab.pdf4.5) Sharing of Teacher's Screen
This feature allows you to share your screen to the students on their PLDs.
Sharing of Teacher's screen.pdf4.6) Sharing of Student's Screen
This feature allows you to share a student’s screen to the class on their PLDs.
Note : Please check with the student to ensure she agrees to the sharing of the screen. Before the screen share, do remind the student to close any tabs irrelevant to the lesson.
Share student screen.pdfAdvanced features for your further exploration (optional)
Class Materials
Set up, prepare content, enable applications and configure website restrictions for your classes.
Mode
Creates an environment for you to conduct online quizzes, tests or assessments by blocking all website traffic except the ones you allowed.
App Filterings
Allow or block apps that your students can use during class.
Edit/Extend/Review Class
Advanced management of your classes.
Web Filtering
Allow or block apps that your students can use during class.
Mobile Guardian Guide for teachers.pdfSome tips on using the DMA
App can be laggy
Issue :
Sometimes, the mobile guardian app may be laggy when running a class of a larger number of students.
Advice :
Please give some buffer time (1-2 minutes) for after triggering each learner management feature to take effect.
Sharing teacher's screen
Issue :
When you share screen, students maybe able to see the ongoing activities on your computer, including the mobile guardian app.
Advice :
When projecting your computer screen, select the "Extend" option instead of "Duplicate". If unfamiliar with the use of the "Extend" function, please approach the IT team.
Mobile Guardian freeze
Issue :
Sometimes the mobile guardian app seems to be hanging and there is no effect when clicking on any of the buttons.
Advice :
Mostly likely you are logged out of the app. Log in again and you will be able to return back to your class viewpage. Your class on mobile guardian will continue to run even when you are logged out.
QUIZ (for self-check)
