Apple is rolling out a major update to its school manager software that will expand its usefulness while also giving administrators enhanced privileges. The software in case you are unaware of it, lets school admins setup, deploy and manage iOS devices and Macs being used in the classroom.
The service has gained in popularity of late considering the fact that schools and universities are opening up to the idea of deploying Macbooks and other devices from the Apple ecosystem within their classrooms. It also allows admins to purchase apps and learning materials, aside from creating accounts for staff, teachers, and students. The service was first announced last March.
Apple is also refreshing the School Manager web portal with a new user interface that looks significantly better. The company is also bringing in some new features that featured high on the ser’s bucket list. This is actually one of the really nice things about Apple. The company may take its own sweet time, but it does consider its users bucket list while rolling out new features for its software.
Of the new features making their way to the School Manager, the most important is perhaps the Activity Manager. The tool will allow administrators to monitor and perform tasks from one central location. Admins will also be able to filter people based on their class.
The company is also rolling out a slew of other search options. Users can also download a CSV of Managed Apple IDs and passwords for new school seasons.
The company has also upped the total number of administrators that can be allowed. So instead of four, you can now have five people with administrator privileges. And you can also delete Apple IDs that much faster, should you decide to remove someone.
The features had so far been available in Beta, however, school administrators can hope to access them with no restrictions starting tomorrow.
