GoGuardian (Chromebook Management Tool) / GoGuardian

GoGuardian is a Chromebook management tool for PGISD teachers to use with the Chromebooks in their classrooms.

Key Points

GoGuardian will work whenever a student is logged into their Chromebook and the Chrome-managed browser.

GoGuardian is intended to assist you with classroom management of students and devices.

Classes are created based on your Google Classrooms

GoGuardian is not intended as a test proctoring device or simply ‘catch’ students who may or may not be cheating.

GoGuardian is intended to help with face-to-face Classroom management on a district device.

What will it do for me?

You can actively monitor student activity online.

You can change, force, or stop student activity while online.

You can assist students with what they see on their screens with a true ‘Student View’.

You can create 'Scenes’ that facilitate greater on-task actions by students.

Create a culture of positive norms with this tool.

Try not to look at it as just a punitive tool.

Redirect students from distractions.

Provide concrete guidance.

Provide positive reinforcement.

Encourage positive digital citizenship.