Mobile devices in education
Tablets are now a normal part of teaching. Students read, write and take tests on them. Teachers share material and track work. Universities use Android tablets in labs, libraries and at information points across campus.
The challenge is not buying the devices but keeping them useful. A tablet that lets students install games, or that needs a technician every time it is reset, quickly becomes a burden. A mobile device management (MDM) system lets IT manage every device from one console, by class, building or faculty.
Exams and kiosk mode
Kiosk mode locks a tablet to one app or a short list of apps. For exams, this means students see only the exam app and cannot switch to a browser, chat or settings. Because kiosk mode is part of a policy, IT can apply it to a whole class at once and remove it afterwards. Our guide what is kiosk mode explains the concept in more detail.
How a typical rollout looks
- Plan the groups. Create groups for schools, grades, classes or faculties, so policies and content follow the structure of the institution.
- Enroll devices in bulk with a QR code. Each tablet becomes managed and receives its group’s settings. See device enrollment.
- Install learning apps silently and block the rest with an allow list. See app management.
- Share content. Teachers’ documents and videos are delivered with content management.
- Keep in touch. Use messaging for announcements to a class or the whole campus.
Shared classroom tablets
Many schools keep tablets in classroom sets that different students use each day. The shared devices page describes how to keep such devices clean and consistent between users.
Student data
Device management involves personal data such as device identifiers and user names. Schools should inform students, parents and staff about what is collected and why. Read MDM and data protection for the main KVKK and GDPR points. This is general information, not legal advice.