Windows SteadyState in the Classroom

Using SteadyState in a school setting

Schools, computer labs and other learning centers use shared computers as teaching tools. A classroom might have just a few computers that all the students take turns using. A learning lab could be equipped with a larger number of computers to accommodate whole groups of students at the same time. Either way, it's important that an educational computer be configured just the way the teacher wants. The teacher shouldn't have to waste valuable teaching time troubleshooting these computers. Read more in our case study.

Teacher control

Windows SteadyState is flexible enough to give teachers the control they need over shared classroom computers. The Internet can be prohibited or limited to different degrees for different students. All management of student accounts and profiles can easily be performed by the teacher from the main Windows SteadyState console.

Simplicity and security

Disk drives can be made inaccessible to students but still be available to teachers. Students can be blocked from using features and programs they don't need. This makes the interface easier for students to use and the system more tamper-proof as well. If a computer does get infected with viruses and spyware, resetting the system to its original state is as easy as restarting the machine.

Cost effective

It costs nothing to install Windows SteadyState on the genuine Windows XP and Windows Vista computers in your school. The simplicity and reliability you gain means more efficient administration—and more time for teaching.

Watch this demo to learn how easy it is to get started with Windows SteadyState.