SURFDIRECTOR version 2.0 Keeping students on task

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SurfDirector is a teaching tool that enables you to keep students on task while using the internet by sending the students to the pages and sites you want them to see. SurfDirector makes it easier to instruct using internet resources. In an online environment of overstimulation, teachers can retake control of student browsing and better use the internet as a resource in the classroom.

SurfDirector software provides a highly efficient and effective way for teachers to keep the students on task, even while they are on the internet. Teachers can limit surfing to designated URLs, and can extend or restrict students' surfing privileges individually or as a class. For independent activities, the teacher can allow students to browse pre-designated sites or specific pages. Teachers can control surfing as tightly or liberally as they choose.

The internet isn't the only distraction on the computer. Many programs, like games and instant messengers, can also draw attention away from the task at hand. SurfDirector allows teachers to control use of these as well. Access to any applications can be allowed or denied on an individual or classroom basis.

SurfDirector also allows teachers to interact with the students. It has file transfer capabilities, screen shot sharing, and highlighting features. Teachers can send messages to individual students or to the classroom. They can also close all browsers and even turn off monitors; this is very useful for gaining everyone's attention.

SurfDirector does all this without requiring constant monitoring. The teachers set simple parameters and let the software do the work. With SurfDirector, teachers will be able to teach using the computer while keeping students on task.

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Application Features: Perform actions on all students or just one Send all students to the same web page Close all students' browsers or a specific browser Unlimited numbers of students in groups and unlimited number of groups Turn off students' monitor to get attention List all students' web browsers List all students' running programs Add a students' URL to your favorites Send student a message Maintain a list of programs to automatically close Close a specific program Add a students' program to the automatic-close list Teacher's favorites can replace students' favorites Teacher can set students' home pages Groups can have their own sets of favorites Single-click to perform functions Five Levels of Surf Restriction: Free Surfing to any site with no limitations Domain List Surfing allows visits to only selected domains Domain Surfing restricts visits to a domain selected by the teacher List Surfing limits visits to the teacher's favorites pages Restricted Surfing confines student surfing to one page File and Screen Sharing: Share specific files with students Share teacher's screen with students Share student's screen with students Mark-up screen before sharing Students can upload files to teacher Create and give quizzes to students System Information: Connect up to 200 users TCP/IP-based system can work over the internet Works with Netscape and Internet Explorer Works on Windows 98 and higher

(click to enlarge) The interface is designed for quick action using single-click buttons to the left of the student name and on the lines below. Teachers can see at a glance what all students are doing and can easily keep them on task. (click to enlarge) Students' monitors can be seen by the teacher and shared with the class. Before sharing, the teacher can mark up the image. (click to enlarge) Favorites can be separated by group, where each group sees only their items. Teachers can keep selected items private.

Suggested Academic Pricing: $499 per teacher
with unlimited student installs