Introduction

LanSchool Classic is a software application that allows you to see and control student computers within a computer lab setting (Note: Most GC labs will automatically have LanSchool Classic installed). 

What can LanSchool do for you?

Web Limiting: Allows faculty to limit internet use to specific sites (i.e., for a test in Blackboard only)  

Share Screen: Allows faculty to share their podium computer screen with all students for demonstrations 

Messaging: Provides teachers the capability to message directly with students or the entire class.  

Push Website: Enables teachers to push a website to every student computer to help everyone be on the same page 

Snapshot: Provides teachers with the ability to image capture a student's screen

Blank screen: Teachers can blank every student computer screen to shift the focus to the front of the classroom  

🗺️ Getting Started with LanSchool Classic

Submit an IT ticket to request access

Before using LanSchool, you must submit an IT ticket to request access. Use the Access Request – Other Resource form found in the IT service portal. This must be done at least a week prior to using LanSchool as it may take several days for the IT ticket to be processed.

 

1. Login to the podium computer with your Georgian College credentials. 
2. Open LanSchool by clicking on the icon found in the right-hand corner of the task bar: 
    

If you do not see the LanSchool icon there, look for a shortcut on the desktop and double click to launch the application: 

3. When LanSchool opens, you should see a series of screens (these are the computers within your classroom).

4. For guidance on commonly used LanSchool features, please review these resources: