How to close websites for students Follow
In this article
- Closing tabs overview
- How to close tabs from the Browser tabs view
- How to close tabs from the Activity Viewer
- How to close tabs from the Current Screens view
Closing tabs overview
When students navigate to unsafe or off task areas of the internet, you have the option to close those websites for students.
We recommend sending students a message to give them the opportunity to get back on task on their own before closing tabs.
If you find you are repeatedly closing tabs for a student, you may consider using the guide browsing options to help them stay on task.
How to close tabs from the Browser tabs view
In each student tile in the Browser Tabs view, you can click the X to the right of a site or URL, and that tab will be closed on the student's device.
Your school may require you to provide a reason for closing tabs. If this feature is turned on, after clicking the X you will need to pick a reason from a list of up to four. This can be turned on and the reasons customized for your school or district in the Hāpara Admin Console.
Students will see the reason in their browser like this:
If you are not required to give a reason for closing tabs, the website will just close automatically on the student’s device.
How to close tabs in the Activity Viewer
The Unique Activity section of the Activity Viewer is a great way to see outlying browsing activity–whether for good or bad.
If you notice any unique browsing activity that is not appropriate for class, you can click the X on the right side of the activity to close the tab to close that tab.
Your school may require you to provide a reason for closing tabs. If this feature is turned on, after clicking the X you will need to pick a reason from a list of up to four. This can be turned on and the reasons customized for your school or district in the Hāpara Admin Console.
Students will see the reason in their browser like this:
If you are not required to give a reason for closing tabs, the website will just close automatically on the student’s device.
Closing tabs from Current Screens
You can also close the tab a student is actively looking at from the Current Screens view by clicking the X next to the tab name at the bottom of the student tile.
Just like closing tabs anywhere else in Highlights, you may be prompted to give students a reason for why their tab was closed.
