• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
ClassThink

ClassThink

School Technology Guides

  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • HOME
  • LATEST
  • Featured
  • School App Search
    • Search
    • Dashboard
    • Directory Login
  • TEACHER GUIDES
    • Microsoft Teams
      • Microsoft Teams Teacher’s Hub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • Microsoft Stream
    • Microsoft Office
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Microsoft OneNote
    • Microsoft Office
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Windows
    • Microsoft SDS
    • Google Classroom
    • Google Meet
    • Zoom
  • REVIEWS
  • NEWSLETTER
  • ABOUT
    • Contact Us
    • About ClassThink
    • Support ClassThink
    • Write for ClassThink
    • Advertising and Sponsorship
You are here: Home / iPad / 7 Ways iOS7 Will Improve iPad Management

7 Ways iOS7 Will Improve iPad Management

23 July 2013 by Karl Rivers 6 Comments

One aspect of iPads that needs improvement is management of devices and apps. With iOS7 Apple claims they have addressed many of these issues.

iPad App Store License Management

iOS6 allows for workable but clumsy distribution of apps using a combination of Apple Configurator and MDM solutions. iOS7 provides a much more effective solution to distribute apps while maintaining school control over the software, even on personal devices.

Teachers and students will be able to enroll their personal Apple ID on the Volume Purchase Programme website which can then be assigned an app or iBook by the system administrator. The app can then be downloaded via the iPad App Store or installed automatically by MDM. Apps can be revoked later for redistribution to other students or teachers.

The VPP store will also allows for the purchase of Mac apps.

Improved  Mobile Device Management (MDM) Enrollment

iOS7 features automatic device configuration. New iPads purchased by a school can be wirelessly enrolled into their MDM system during setup.

Also, new iPads can be placed wirelessly in supervised mode, without the need for Apple Configurator, and reducing the input required from technical staff. We assume this will not need the device to be factory reset, as is currently the case.

New Mobile Device Management (MDM) Options

In iOS6 MDM management is limited, but iOS7 will greatly expand the options available to administrators.

With iOS7 administrators will be able to set up managed apps, control which accounts and apps can open certain documents, configure accessibility options and AirPrint printers, and restrict changes to accounts.

Teachers can remotely lock or unlock iOS devices into a specific app, such as an assessment app, ensuring that all students are on the same activity at the same time.

Single Sign On

Authenticating into your institution’s apps is now as simple as doing it once. Single sign on (SSO) means user credentials can be used across apps. Each new app configured with SSO is able to verify the user is allowed access to institutional resources and login without requiring them to enter their password again.

Air Drop

Air Drop allows iPads or Macs to connect peer-to-peer to transfer files between devices. Whether this will be suitable for shared devices is yet to be tested.

MDM Management of Apple TV

Apple TV can now also be enrolled in MDM. This allows remote, central configurator of settings such as Wi-Fi, languages. Most useful would be an option to remotely manage password settings, although I can’t find any information to confirm this at the moment.

According to Apple:

MDM can prompt a student to mirror their screen on a specific Apple TV, so teachers can easily put their work on the big screen.

Better Integration of Personal Apple IDs

With iOS 7 schools will be able to get verifiable parental consent for personal Apple IDs for students under age 13.

These are all welcome features, and goes to reassure many that Apple is taking management of devices in education seriously. While iPad management still leaves a lot to be desired it is unarguably the most comprehensive option available for mobile devices and leaves Google’s Android with a lot of catching up to do.

You might also like...

Filed Under: Apple, Apple Configurator, BYOD, Device Management, iPad, Mobile Device Management, News

This page contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on the links to these products. For an explanation of our Affiliate Policy, please visit this page.

About Karl Rivers

Karl Rivers is a Director of IT who has worked in education for more than twenty years. He won the Naace Impact Award for Supporting School Services.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Shashi Kiran says

    09/03/2013 at 8:23 am

    Hi Karl..

    Thanks for nice article. Does iOS7 solve the removal of MDM Profile problem as you mentioned in http://www.classthink.com/2013/08/31/can-users-remove-ipad-mdm-management-profiles/ ?

    Log in to Reply
    • Karl Rivers says

      09/03/2013 at 9:46 am

      Hi Shashi,

      There isn’t enough information about iOS7 management at the moment to be able to tell unfortunately. From the details Apple has put out it looks like iPad management may be getting updated significantly, so hopefully there will be a solution to the profile removal problem.

      We’ll find out later this month when the update is released!

      Log in to Reply
  2. MikePres says

    09/10/2013 at 10:02 pm

    Karl,

    Great article! Where did you find this information? I consult on tablet use in the business world and am wanting to learn more about how they are being used in schools. You mentioned several things I knew about and have heard were coming to iOS, but have not been able to track down the information. I appreciate any info you have!

    Thanks!

    Log in to Reply
    • Karl Rivers says

      09/10/2013 at 10:20 pm

      Hi Mike,

      I’ll dig out the link for you. It’s from the education pages of the Apple website.

      Log in to Reply
  3. Karl Rivers says

    09/11/2013 at 7:38 pm

    Hi Mike,

    A lot of the information comes from the iOS7 education pages: http://www.apple.com/uk/ios/education/

    Log in to Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Ipad deployment | Pearltrees says:
    07/30/2013 at 4:12 pm

    […] 7 Ways iOS7 Will Improve iPad Management – ClassThink.com […]

    Log in to Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Primary Sidebar

  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

You might also like...

Popular School Apps

  • Bromcom Computers Plc

    Bromcom Computers Plc

    MIS/SIS System

  • CleverTouch

    CleverTouch

    Classroom Screens & Projectors

  • Capita SIMS

    Capita SIMS

    MIS/SIS System +3 Parent Communications, Parent Portal, Parents Evenings,

  • Wakelet

    Wakelet

    Learning Platform +1 Social Bookmarking,

  • BKSK

    BKSK

    Assessments +1 Educational Games & Quizzes,

Latest Edtech News

Virtual breakout rooms for Microsoft Teams – everything you need to know

Download the free OneNote for Team Collaboration eBook

New Surface Laptop Go Announced

Featured

Best Chromebooks for students in 2021

Create beautiful infographics for your classroom

Record online lessons with Camtasia

Naace Impact Awards Winner

Footer

Recent

  • Best Chromebooks for students in 2021
  • Create beautiful infographics for your classroom
  • Virtual breakout rooms for Microsoft Teams – everything you need to know
  • Record online lessons with Camtasia
  • Download the free OneNote for Team Collaboration eBook
  • New Surface Laptop Go Announced
  • Managing Windows 10 in schools with Intune and Autopilot
  • How to stop students unmuting themselves in Microsoft Teams
  • How to spotlight students & demonstrations in Microsoft Teams meetings
  • How to record a PowerPoint presentation as a video
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Recent Forum Topics

  • What is Call Center Employee Engagement?
  • Significance of Explainer Videos for Marketing
  • IproVPN is the Best US VPN Provider
  • Using VPN App in Apple or not? Not a big deal!
  • JvFHf5vfJ HyVSv2mpZ
  • Use VPN Security
  • How less is more with application development
  • How Much Does it Cost to Make an App like Uber
  • Microsoft Team class not appearing for teacher but is correct in Teams admin
  • FCM Test Notification!!! message in Microsoft Teams

Most Popular Posts

  • How to record a PowerPoint presentation as a video
  • How to delete a video from Microsoft Teams
  • How to repair a smashed Chromebook screen in 3 minutes
  • How to turn off chat for students in Microsoft Teams
  • How to restore a deleted team in Microsoft Teams
  • How to stop students muting and kicking others in Microsoft Teams video meetings
  • How to publicly share a Microsoft Stream video
  • How to disable gifs (Giphys) in Microsoft teams
  • How to enable Large Gallery view and Together Mode in Microsoft Teams
  • Best webcams for schools, classrooms, and assemblies in 2020
  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2021 · ClassThink.com · Affiliate Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Here's the secret · Log in