synaesthesia Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Not at yet but we didn't really get the time we needed with Netsupport's trial to get to know it properly (that's down to us not having time currently, no doubt they'll be happy to let us trial again). We do like Impero though and we've stuck with them through the tough times although cost is still a barrier. We're at the point now where we're happy with Impero's functionality with the latest version, the only downside being the cost. Maybe we'll get a bit more time during Summer to evaluate better. We've always been happy with Impero's support overall and we're very happy to see the improvements being made in their staffing. We're still more than happy to be a case study for Impero, however in times of increased pressure, stressed staff and stretched budgets, cost may become more of a factor.
Al_NetSupport Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Not at yet but we didn't really get the time we needed with Netsupport's trial to get to know it properly (that's down to us not having time currently, no doubt they'll be happy to let us trial again). Always happy to provide evaluation copies to anyone who wants to see things from a different perspective. Synaethesia, i appreciate you are a loyal Impero user, but the offer always stands if you would like a demo or extended trial of NetSupport. You'll also see over the next few weeks independent reviews have been done of NetSupport DNA by both education ( Teach Secondary) and corporate titles (PC PRO) which were given copies to install and use in anger themselves over a number of days. We hope they will be much more meaningful than us just than telling everyone how great we think we are. Anyway hopefully they will also highlight that just because you have always used one tool, it doesn't mean there isn't a better (and cheaper) alternative.
Steve21 Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Out of curiosity what do all the software pricing schemes look like? Just be nice to see the comparison between some. ABTutor is site license (or per teacher-machine) Impero is per computer (All machines it's on) NetSupport? Any others? Thanks, Steve
Al_NetSupport Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Out of curiosity what do all the software pricing schemes look like? Just be nice to see the comparison between some. ABTutor is site license (or per teacher-machine) Impero is per computer (All machines it's on) NetSupport? Any others? Thanks, Steve NetSupport DNA / NetSupport School ( can be purchased separately or as one suite) - is licensed per device the software is installed on. ( Unit costs are cheaper for some platforms iOS, Android, Chrome etc. where there is less supported functionality). Our only exception is our HelpDesk software, which is licensed per Operator and supports unlimited end users.
jonspurs Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 Out of curiosity what do all the software pricing schemes look like? Just be nice to see the comparison between some. ABTutor is site license (or per teacher-machine) Impero is per computer (All machines it's on) NetSupport? Any others? Thanks, Steve LanSchool - number of PCs it's on. But this could have changed since I last spoke to them a while ago...
Al_NetSupport Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Always happy to provide evaluation copies to anyone who wants to see things from a different perspective. Synaethesia, i appreciate you are a loyal Impero user, but the offer always stands if you would like a demo or extended trial of NetSupport. You'll also see over the next few weeks independent reviews have been done of NetSupport DNA by both education ( Teach Secondary) and corporate titles (PC PRO) which were given copies to install and use in anger themselves over a number of days. We hope they will be much more meaningful than us just than telling everyone how great we think we are. Anyway hopefully they will also highlight that just because you have always used one tool, it doesn't mean there isn't a better (and cheaper) alternative. As promised in my post earlier last week, Teach Secondary have been reviewing NetSupport DNA, and you can now read a copy of their review and concolusion here
JessMenasian Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) I'm way late to the party here, but if it's not too late you may want to consider LanSchool: LanSchool Classroom Management Software | LenovoSoftware.com. I may be bias but I'm also celebrating because LanSchool just had it's 30th birthday! There's a free 30-day trial that's easy to install. Very competitively priced. Edited April 22, 2016 by elsiegee40 This person is a forum Sponsor. Post is OK
aceonbass Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Is anyone using LanSchool en-masse? I've just started looking over the documentation, and, whilst it's great they're offering silent installs where we can customise everything, it looks like I'm going to have to maintain an install per-room? This seems like quite the admin overhead, especially considering they only allow integers for their channel numbers, so we'll have to maintain a database of room numbers against channel numbers. Not quite impressed so far... Also, does anyone actually have "teacher machines" in classrooms any more? All our staff have laptops so take with them room-to-room. Edited April 25, 2016 by aceonbass
tsorensen7 Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Here is a good option. OUR SOLUTIONS We offer solutions including BYOD, distance learning, file access, classroom management and control, Single Sign-On, workspace aggregation, and virtual training and training analytics. Our products solve classroom, consumer and corporate challenges. WE'RE EXPANDING AND EVOLVING Our shared journey started three decades ago, our partnership three years ago. Now, we’re one, anchored with a shared passion for pioneering technology that influences the world positively, both for today and in the future. This aligned mission is embedded in our history, employees and culture. It inspires our products, and is why we are changing how our customers conduct business and collaborate with users. It’s why we strive to provide solutions for connectivity and convenience, flexibility and freedom, simplicity and security. Focusing forward, our goal is to harness our energy to innovate as our world and users do. To be an industry catalyst boldly exploring and embracing tomorrow’s technology. To never stand still. AirClass, LanSchool, Unified Workspace, webRDP | LenovoSoftware.com LanSchool Simple, Reliable Classroom Management. Technology should enable education, not inhibit it. LanSchool allows you to take control of technology in the classroom so that you can monitor, collaborate and communicate with your students more effectively. http://lenovosoftware.com/lanschool
jonspurs Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Is anyone using LanSchool en-masse? I've just started looking over the documentation, and, whilst it's great they're offering silent installs where we can customise everything, it looks like I'm going to have to maintain an install per-room? This seems like quite the admin overhead, especially considering they only allow integers for their channel numbers, so we'll have to maintain a database of room numbers against channel numbers. Not quite impressed so far... Also, does anyone actually have "teacher machines" in classrooms any more? All our staff have laptops so take with them room-to-room. Yes. But you only need to set up a list of numbers against rooms once. You'll have a similar issue when first creating groups in Impero.
Fazza Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Yes. But you only need to set up a list of numbers against rooms once. You'll have a similar issue when first creating groups in Impero. I guess it all depends on your naming convention. We use the room number plus a computer number i.e. A5-03, A5-04 etc. so in Impero we just need to add one 'computer' called A5-* and it puts all the computers that have name starting with that in the group. Nice and easy
aceonbass Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 I guess it all depends on your naming convention. We use the room number plus a computer number i.e. A5-03, A5-04 etc. so in Impero we just need to add one 'computer' called A5-* and it puts all the computers that have name starting with that in the group. Nice and easy Are your computers called the same in AD, then? We've got automatic naming via a BIOS query for the serial number. Our computers are neatly arranged in AD via a multitude of OUs, but Impero can only deal with one domain, so we can't just go under each one to quickly grab them as it's looking at our staff domain for security.
tsorensen7 Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Try LanSchool. AirClass, LanSchool, Unified Workspace, webRDP | LenovoSoftware.com
synaesthesia Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 oh god, lenovo.... software? What have they done??
Phildw Posted November 18, 2016 Posted November 18, 2016 None - although we (Techs) use VNC to monitor classrooms - any students not working, send a screenshot to the teacher for them to deal with. Gives them more time to teach the students than controlling there access / monitoring. When your using VNC do you have the ability to preview multiple/a class of clients in one window? If so what software are you using for this? NetSupport DNA / NetSupport School ( can be purchased separately or as one suite) - is licensed per device the software is installed on. ( Unit costs are cheaper for some platforms iOS, Android, Chrome etc. where there is less supported functionality). Our only exception is our HelpDesk software, which is licensed per Operator and supports unlimited end users. Can you give me a rough idea of per device costs for Win 7/10 PCs?
Al_NetSupport Posted November 18, 2016 Posted November 18, 2016 Can you give me a rough idea of per device costs for Win 7/10 PCs? Happy to I will PM you. Al.
Norphy Posted November 18, 2016 Posted November 18, 2016 When your using VNC do you have the ability to preview multiple/a class of clients in one window? If so what software are you using for this? I don't know about the person that you asked but in the distant past, I've used SmartCode VNC Manager for that. There's also iTALC which is to all intents and purposes built on VNC but it's flaky on anything newer than XP. 1
Phildw Posted November 18, 2016 Posted November 18, 2016 None - although we (Techs) use VNC to monitor classrooms - any students not working, send a screenshot to the teacher for them to deal with. Gives them more time to teach the students than controlling there access / monitoring. I don't know about the person that you asked but in the distant past, I've used SmartCode VNC Manager for that. There's also iTALC which is to all intents and purposes built on VNC but it's flaky on anything newer than XP. Thanks Norphy. Yeah I have used iTalc as well, but found the same as yourself and many others regarding using it with Windows 7 etc.
mlunn82 Posted November 24, 2016 Posted November 24, 2016 Happy to I will PM you. Al. Good morning, Could you pm me with a rough idea of cost per device too please and also the different in classroom management and the DNA.
Al_NetSupport Posted November 24, 2016 Posted November 24, 2016 Hi @mlunn82, happy to PM you and thank you for the interest. We are at the E2BN safeguarding and eSafety event today so I'll PM you details later on if that's ok. Al
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