The features available in Jamf Teacher vary based on the MDM solution—Jamf School or Jamf Pro—and app type. The following sections describe which features are available for each app type and MDM solution. In addition, you can also use Apple's Classroom app in conjunction with Jamf Teacher based on the needs of your school.
Jamf Teacher Features by MDM Solution
The following table lists features available in the Jamf Teacher app for teachers when integrated with Jamf School or Jamf Pro:
| Feature | Jamf School | Jamf Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Manage administrator-created classes | ✔ | ✔ |
| Make teacher-created classes | ✔ | |
| Make teacher-created subgroups | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manage students in classes by clearing the passcode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manage students in classes by enabling or disabling Bluetooth | ✔ | |
| Manage students in classes by restricting device functionality, like the camera or spell check | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manage students in classes by locking students into specific websites | ✔ | ✔ |
| Upload website URLs via CSV file to lock students into specific websites | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manage students in classes by locking students into specific apps | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manage students in classes by sending an attention message | ✔ | |
| Proctor a student taking a test | ✔ | |
| In a teacher-created lesson, lock students into specific apps and websites and restrict device functionality, like the camera or spell check | ✔ | ✔ |
| Share lessons with other teachers | ✔ | |
| Request apps for students | ✔ | ✔1 |
| Install administrator-approved apps on student devices | ✔ | ✔1 |
| Send and receive messages from students in a class | ✔ | |
| Receive notifications when students request help using Raise Hand | ✔ | |
| Lock student devices into an attention message | ✔ | |
| Add and manage devices with Shared iPad enabled in a class | ✔ | |
| Start virtual video conferencing meetings using Remote Class, which allows students to join the meeting by tapping a notification | ✔ | |
| View help guides for Jamf Teacher | ✔ | |
| Install and update managed apps on their managed devices | ✔ | ✔1 |
| Available Jamf Teacher app types | iPadOS and macOS | iPadOS |
| Personally owned BYOD devices supported | ✔ | |
| Classes Interface Optimized Workflow Features | ||
| Allowed apps, Allowed websites, and Restrictions action screens always viewable | ✔ | |
| Avatars display next to each student's name | ✔ | |
| Countdown timer displays if applied to an action | ✔ | |
| Indicators display to show if a student is present in class | ✔ | |
| Toolbar allows quick access to all common actions from one screen | ✔ | |
Teacher devices managed by Jamf Pro can use Jamf Self Service instead to use this feature. For more information, see Jamf Self Service for Mobile Devices in the Jamf Pro Documentation.
Jamf Teacher Features by App Type
The following table lists Jamf Teacher feature restrictions for iPadOS and macOS:
| Feature | iPadOS | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Class Management | ||
| Make teacher-created classes and subgroups | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manage students in classes by clearing the passcode | ✔ | |
| Manage students in classes by enabling or disabling Bluetooth | ✔ | |
| Manage students in classes by restricting device functionality, like the camera or spell check | ✔ | |
| Manage students in classes by locking students into specific websites | ✔ | ✔ Note: Requires macOS 11.3.0 or later |
| Upload website URLs via CSV file to lock students into specific websites | ✔ | ✔ Note: Requires macOS 11.3.0 or later |
| Manage students in classes by locking students into specific apps | ✔ | |
| Manage students in classes by sending an attention message | ✔ | |
| Proctor a student taking a test | ✔ | ✔1 |
| In a teacher-created lesson, lock students into specific apps and websites and restrict device functionality, like the camera or spell check | ✔ | |
| Share lessons with other teachers | ✔ | |
| Request apps for students | ✔ | |
| Install administrator-approved apps on student devices | ✔ | |
| Send and receive messages from students in a class | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receive notifications when students request help using Raise Hand | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lock student devices into an attention message | ✔ | |
| Add and manage devices with Shared iPad enabled in a class | ✔ | ✔ |
| Start virtual video conferencing meetings using Remote Class, which allows students to join the meeting by tapping a notification | ✔ | ✔ |
| Teacher Features | ||
| View help guides for Jamf Teacher | ✔ | ✔ |
| Personally owned BYOD devices supported | ✔ | ✔ |
| Self Service Features | ||
| Install and update managed apps on their managed devices | ✔ | ✔ |
| Install administrator-approved wallpapers | ✔ |
Teachers can use this feature while on a computer, but students must use an iPad to use this feature on macOS.
Jamf Teacher Paired with Apple's Classroom App
Apple's Classroom app and Jamf Teacher are both apps that teachers can use to manage student's school-issued devices. Each app has different, but complementary, feature sets.
The following table compares some of the features available in each app:
| Feature | Apple's Classroom App | Jamf Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Lock student devices into apps apps at the same time | ✔ | |
| Lock student devices into multiple websites at the same time | ✔ | |
| Lock student devices into a website and an app at the same time | ✔ | |
| Restrict which apps student devices can use | ✔ | |
| Restrict app categories, such as social media, and built-in Apple apps | ✔ | |
| View the student's screen | ✔ | |
| Proctor a student taking a test | ✔ | ✔ |
| Create a lesson | ✔ 1 | ✔ 2 |
| Create custom, ad-hoc classes | ✔ | ✔ |
| Start a Remote Class using video conferencing software | ✔ | |
| Lock student devices | ✔ | ✔ 3 |
| Use AirPlay to mirror content from student devices | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mute student devices | ✔ | |
| Hide the current app on student devices | ✔ | |
| Set a time limit for restrictions on student devices | ✔ | |
| Send messages | ✔ | |
| Install apps, books, and profiles on student devices | ✔ | |
| Request apps for student devices | ✔ | |
| Require Bluetooth to be enabled | ✔ |
Teachers can only allow students to use one app or website at a time.
Teachers can allow students to use multiple apps and websites at a time.
Teachers can also display an attention message.