What is it?

GoGuardian is a classroom management tool that helps teachers monitor and guide student device use during instruction. It provides real-time visibility into student screens and includes tools to keep students focused, engaged, and on task in a digital learning environment.

Why should I use it?

Teachers should use GoGuardian because it is a classroom management and student monitoring tool designed to support effective digital learning in real time. It allows educators to view student screens, guide online behavior, and keep students focused during instruction. GoGuardian helps create a structured, distraction-free learning environment while promoting responsible digital citizenship.

Key Benefits for Teachers

Real-Time Classroom Management:
Teachers can view all student screens in one dashboard, allowing them to quickly identify who is on task and who may need redirection.

Focus & Engagement Tools:
Features like closing tabs, locking screens, and limiting students to specific websites help keep learners focused during instruction, assessments, or independent work time.

Guided Browsing:
Teachers can push out specific websites or resources to all students at once, ensuring everyone is accessing the correct materials without confusion.

Direct Communication:
The chat feature allows teachers to send private messages to students, offering redirection or support without disrupting the entire class.

Session Recording & Monitoring:
Teachers can review student activity during a session, providing insight into engagement and accountability.

Student Safety & Digital Citizenship:
GoGuardian helps reinforce appropriate online behavior by allowing teachers to monitor usage and intervene when students access off-task or inappropriate content.

Impact on Student Learning

Increased Time on Task:
Students are more likely to stay focused when teachers can monitor and guide their online activity in real time.

Improved Classroom Management:
Teachers can proactively address off-task behavior, reducing disruptions and maximizing instructional time.

Support for Independent Learning:
Students receive timely guidance and redirection, helping them stay on track during independent or digital work.

Accountability & Responsibility:
Students develop stronger digital citizenship skills as they become more aware of appropriate technology use.

Equitable Support:
Teachers can quickly identify students who may be struggling or disengaged and provide targeted assistance.

Teacher Login

Teachers will use Classlink to login and access GoGuardian.

Teacher Resources: https://support.goguardian.com/s/article/FAQs-for-GoGuardian-Teacher-1629773192013