Beginner’s Guide to GoGuardian

Introduction

GoGuardian is a digital classroom management tool that allows you to view your students’ screens as they are working in your classroom. This can be used to both ensure student productivity, safety, and allow subtle communication between teacher and student that will not disrupt their learning.

How to Access

1. Go to https://www.goguardian.com in your preferred web browser.

2. Select the blue “Sign In” button in the top right corner.

3. On the next screen, select “Log In with Google.” This will ensure that you access the website using your district-provided account.

Setting Up Your Classrooms

To set up your GoGuardian classrooms, you have two options:

• Import from Google Classroom
• Add Classroom

Import from Google Classroom

1. Click the “Import from Google Classroom” button.
2. Select the classroom(s) from the available list that you wish to import into GoGuardian.
3. Once you have the classroom(s) selected that you wish to import, press “Import Classrooms.”

Your classroom(s) will now appear on your home screen.

Add Classroom

1. Click the “Add Classroom” button.
2. Fill in the boxes provided. You will be required to create a name for the classroom, but the class subject, description, and color are optional.
3. Once you have finished filling in the boxes, click “Create Classroom.”

The class will now appear on your home screen.

4. Click on the classroom icon to enter the classroom page.
5. On the left, select “Students.” This will show you a roster of all the students enrolled in your class.
6. To add students, select the “Add Students” button. You will need to input their district-provided email address, and their name.

Note: Your district might have already created your classrooms for you – in this instance, you will only need to create a new classroom if you want to create a separate section for specific students.

Starting a GoGuardian Session

1. From your home screen, select the class you would like to start a session with.Use the drop-down menu to select the specific time you want your session to end (you can also select options such as “30 minutes” or “45 minutes” for a more general end time).
2. Click “Start Class” to begin your session.

Options Once a Session Has Started

There are many options available to you once you have begun a session. Here is a list with a description of each.

• Open New Tab

Using this option, you can open a new tab on a student’s computer.

• Lock Device

Locking a student’s device prevents them from using the device. You also have the option to send the student a message when their device is locked, such as “Eyes up front.”

• Screenshot

Takes a screenshot of the student’s screen at that moment. Screenshots are saved later in reports for future access.

• Annotate

Annotating allows you to draw or produce text, which will appear on the student’s screen. The student can clear or erase the annotations later.

• Message Student

Allows you to send direct messages to the student. These messages are only visible to the individual student, and are saved later in reports for future access.