Configuring Classes
You can use classes in Jamf School to use with Apple's Classroom app or the Jamf School Teacher and Jamf School Student apps. Classes can either be configured manually or by importing them from Apple School Manager.
Requirements
To import classes from Apple School Manager, you need to:
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Integrate Apple School Manager with Jamf School (For more information, see Integrating Jamf School with Apple School Manager.)
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Configure Apple School Manager synchronization settings (For more information, see Synchronization.)
To create classes manually, you need student and teacher accounts in Jamf School. For more information, see Creating User Accounts.
To configure classes in the Classroom app, you need:
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The Classroom app installed on the teacher device (For more information, see Distributing Apps and Books Purchased with Apple School Manager.)
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Teacher and student iPads on the same (Wi-Fi) network and able to connect to each other directly
In addition to the requirements above, you must ensure that teacher and student devices meet the minimum device requirements for use with Apple’s Classroom app. For more information about device requirements, see Classroom requirements in Apple's Classroom User Guide.
Importing Classes from Apple School Manager
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In Jamf School, navigate to Classes in the sidebar.
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Click Sync with ASM.
Classes in Apple School Manager are imported to Jamf School.
Creating Classes Manually
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In Jamf School, navigate to Classes in the sidebar.
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Click +Add Class.
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In the Add Class pop-up dialog, configure the basic settings including a name and adding students and teachers to the class.
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Click Finish.
Copying Apps, Documents, and Settings Between Classes
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In Jamf School, navigate to Classes in the sidebar.
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Select the class you want to copy apps, documents, profiles, or Shared iPads to.
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Click Copy settings from another class
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From the Copy settings from another class pop-up dialog, select the settings you want to copy and the class to copy the settings from.
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Click Save.
Related Information
For related information, see the following sections in this guide:
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Jamf School Teacher App Overview
Find out how to use classes in Jamf School Teacher. -
Jamf School Student App Overview
Find out how to use classes in Jamf School Student.
For related information, see Apple's Apple Classroom User Guide.