Impero Classroom - MacOS Client Change Log/Release Notes
Modified on: Tue, 9 Nov, 2021 at 12:18 PM
Release Notes - v1.1.0 - 4th September 2021
Major changes
- Added Wellbeing support (Viewed/Written word captures)
Bug fixes
Features
- Written words - Monitors typed words and sends captures to Backdrop if keywords are found
- Viewed words - Monitors viewed words across the OS and sends captures to Backdrop if keywords are found
- Send device session ID in telemetry
- Add option to hit keyboard return key to trigger Login
- Add Branding to Lock Screen Message
- Improve logging
Release Notes - v1.0.0 - 5th August 2021
Major changes
- First release of the Backdrop MacOS client
- Comes as .dmg installation package supported by MacOS 10.14 or higher
- Supports the full range of Impero Classroom features
- Currently no support for Impero Wellbeing features. (Wellbeing support will be added in a future release)
Bug fixes
Features
- Send Message : Teachers can send a direct one way message to the device
- Launch Website : Teachers can open a web site on the device automatically
- Lock Screens : Teachers can lock the screen of the device
- Internet Access : Teachers can disable internet access in browsers where Impero browser extensions are installed
- Website Lists : Teachers can enforce allow and block website lists in browsers where Impero browser extensions are installed
- Close Application : Teachers can view a list of open applications on the device and can force them to close
- Close Tab : Teachers can view open browser tabs lists and close open tabs in browsers where Impero browser extensions are installed
- Switch Schools : The Backdrop client has the capability for students to be registered against multiple schools
- Broadcast Screen: Teachers can broadcast their screen to students; or select a student's screen to broadcast to the rest of the class
- Logout Device : Teachers can remotely logout the macOS device. This returns the student to the login screen and disconnects them from Backdrop
- Google Meets : Teachers can invite the class to a Google Meets session that opens automatically on student devices
Release Notes - v0.9.0 - 23rd June 2021
Major changes
- First release of the Backdrop MacOS client.
- Comes as .dmg installation package supported by MacOS 10.14 or higher.
- Supports the full range of Impero Classroom features.
- Currently no support for Impero Wellbeing features. (Wellbeing support will be added in a future release).
Features
- User friendly Installation Package.
- School code registration form.
- Username & Emoji login flow.
- Automatic Login Indentifier.
- Send Message.
- Launch Website.
- Lock Screen.
- Block Internet Access.
- Allow/Block Website Lists.
- View/Close browser tabs.
- Broadcast Screen.
- Logout Device.
- Google Meets.
- Switch School.
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