
Classroom app MDM restrictions for Apple devices
You can manage how the Classroom app interacts with iPad and Mac devices enrolled in a mobile device management (MDM) solution or with Apple Configurator 2 (iPad only). See the Apple Configurator 2 User Guide.
Setting | Functionality restriction | Supervised | Introduced |
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AirPlay, View Screen by Classroom, and screen sharing | Teachers using Classroom can’t use AirPlay, view students’ screens, or share a student’s screen. | Yes (iOS 12) No (iPadOS) No (macOS) | iOS 12 macOS 10.14.4 |
Require teacher permission to leave Classroom teacher-created classes | Students must request permission before they can leave a teacher-created class. | Yes (iPadOS) No (macOS) | iOS 11.3 macOS 10.14.4 |
Allow Classroom to perform AirPlay and View Screen without prompting | Students in managed classes aren’t prompted when the teacher uses AirPlay or View Screen. | Yes (iPadOS) No (macOS) | iOS 11.0 macOS 10.14.4 |
Automatic joining of Classroom classes without prompting | Students aren’t prompted to join a class. | Yes (iPadOS) No (macOS) | iOS 11.0 macOS 10.14.4 |
Classroom can focus students on a single app and lock the device without prompting | Teachers can lock an app open or lock the device without first prompting the user. | Yes (iPadOS) No (macOS) | iOS 11.0 macOS 10.14.4 |