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-===== Using DyKnow to Monitor Classes =====+====== Using DyKnow to Monitor Classes ======
  
 In order to monitor students with DyKnow you will need to create a class and then enroll the students. Once you have a class with students, you can start monitor when needed. In order to monitor students with DyKnow you will need to create a class and then enroll the students. Once you have a class with students, you can start monitor when needed.
  
-==== Creating a DyKnow Class ====+====== Creating a DyKnow Class ======
  
   - Click on Create Class in the blue My DyKnow bar.   - Click on Create Class in the blue My DyKnow bar.
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   - Confirm the class information in correct and click OK again to create the class.   - Confirm the class information in correct and click OK again to create the class.
  
-==== Enroll Students into a DyKnow Class ====+===== Enroll Students into a DyKnow Class =====
  
 There are two ways to enroll students in a DyKnow class. You can manually enroll the students yourself, or you can have them self-enroll. The advantage of manual enrollment is that you can be sure all of your students are enrolled. However, either method works. There are two ways to enroll students in a DyKnow class. You can manually enroll the students yourself, or you can have them self-enroll. The advantage of manual enrollment is that you can be sure all of your students are enrolled. However, either method works.
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 Once students are enrolled in your class, you are ready to begin using DyKnow Monitor with that class. Once students are enrolled in your class, you are ready to begin using DyKnow Monitor with that class.
  
-=== Student Self-Enrollment ===+==== Student Self-Enrollment ====
  
   - Instruct students to open DyKnow and enroll in your class. Have them:   - Instruct students to open DyKnow and enroll in your class. Have them:
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   - Check the class roster in DyKnow to ensure that everyone is enrolled.   - Check the class roster in DyKnow to ensure that everyone is enrolled.
  
-=== Manually Enroll Students ===+==== Manually Enroll Students ====
  
   - Export a roster of your students from PowerSchool and open it in Excel.   - Export a roster of your students from PowerSchool and open it in Excel.
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   - You’ll see a report of the users that were added to the class.   - You’ll see a report of the users that were added to the class.
  
-==== Use DyKnow Monitor ====+====== Use DyKnow Monitor ======
  
 To start DyKnow monitor: To start DyKnow monitor:
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 You can use monitor to view students’ screens as well as apply different blocking plans. You can use monitor to view students’ screens as well as apply different blocking plans.
  
-=== URL Filtering ===+===== URL Filtering =====
  
 URL filtering allows you to specify a set of websites students are allowed to access and block all others. Be aware that Microsoft Edge often has trouble with URL filtering. See the section on blocking MS Edge to block it specifically and allow other applications. URL filtering allows you to specify a set of websites students are allowed to access and block all others. Be aware that Microsoft Edge often has trouble with URL filtering. See the section on blocking MS Edge to block it specifically and allow other applications.
  
-== Creating URL Filtering Plans ==+==== Creating URL Filtering Plans ====
  
   - In the Monitor tab, click the dropdown arrow under Filter URLs.   - In the Monitor tab, click the dropdown arrow under Filter URLs.
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   - With the plan selected, click OK and it will be applied to the workstations you’re monitoring.   - With the plan selected, click OK and it will be applied to the workstations you’re monitoring.
  
-== Starting URL Filtering ==+==== Starting URL Filtering ====
  
   - In the Monitor tab, click the dropdown arrow under Filter URLs.   - In the Monitor tab, click the dropdown arrow under Filter URLs.
   - Click the plan to apply.   - Click the plan to apply.
  
-== Stopping URL Filtering ==+==== Stopping URL Filtering ====
  
   - In the Monitor tab, click the Filter URLs button.   - In the Monitor tab, click the Filter URLs button.
  
-=== Application Blocking ===+===== Application Blocking =====
  
 Application blocking allows you to specify what programs students may use. Applications that aren’t allowed will be hidden or closed. Application blocking allows you to specify what programs students may use. Applications that aren’t allowed will be hidden or closed.
  
-== Creating Application Blocking Plans ==+==== Creating Application Blocking Plans ====
  
   - In the Monitor tab, click the dropdown under Block Applications.   - In the Monitor tab, click the dropdown under Block Applications.
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   - With the plan selected, click OK and it will be applied to the workstations you’re monitoring.   - With the plan selected, click OK and it will be applied to the workstations you’re monitoring.
  
-== Starting Application Blocking ==+==== Starting Application Blocking ====
  
   - In the Monitor tab, click the dropdown arrow under Block Applications.   - In the Monitor tab, click the dropdown arrow under Block Applications.
   - Click the plan to apply.   - Click the plan to apply.
  
-== Stopping Application Blocking ==+==== Stopping Application Blocking ====
  
   - In the Monitor tab, click the Block Applications button.   - In the Monitor tab, click the Block Applications button.
  
-=== Common Circumvention Methods ===+====== Common Circumvention Methods ======
  
 When using DyKnow Monitor, you should be aware of its weaknesses and prevent students from abusing them. Keep an eye on the Connection History log in the interface. Question students when they disconnect. Below are solutions to some common problems you may encounter. When using DyKnow Monitor, you should be aware of its weaknesses and prevent students from abusing them. Keep an eye on the Connection History log in the interface. Question students when they disconnect. Below are solutions to some common problems you may encounter.
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   * Software Problems – Sometimes the DyKnow Monitor service fails. If you don’t think the student is using a hotspot or has disconnected from the network, have them reboot their computer. If that does not resolve the problem after a few minutes, send them to the Help Desk.   * Software Problems – Sometimes the DyKnow Monitor service fails. If you don’t think the student is using a hotspot or has disconnected from the network, have them reboot their computer. If that does not resolve the problem after a few minutes, send them to the Help Desk.
  
-== Blocking MS Edge ==+===== Blocking MS Edge =====
  
 DyKnow is not able to filter URLs in Microsoft Edge. To workaround this, block MS Edge with an application blocking plan: DyKnow is not able to filter URLs in Microsoft Edge. To workaround this, block MS Edge with an application blocking plan: