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Lightspeed Training

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Lightspeed in Cullman City Schools

Cullman City Schools uses LightSpeed to monitor and manage online activity across all classroom devices at a glance. Click on the following links to learn how to best utilize LightSpeed in your CCS classroom.

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What is Lightspeed Classroom Management?

Lightspeed Classroom Management is an intuitive device monitoring and digital classroom tool that gives teachers real-time visibility into student screen activity, helping keep students focused, safe, and actively engaged during online instruction.

Starting a Class SessionAllow & Block ListsMonitoring Student ScreensPush URL to StudentsLock Student ScreensChat with Student During Class SessionViewing Student HistorySharing ScreensRearranging Classes & Students

Some features include:

  • Real-Time Screen Monitoring: View live thumbnails of student screens to monitor activity, ensure students stay on task, and offer assistance as needed.

  • Instant URL & Web Push: Send specific websites or learning links directly to all student devices simultaneously to get the entire class on the same page instantly.

  • Custom Web Access & Tab Limits: Restrict browsing to approved sites during class time, close distracting tabs remotely, or limit the number of active browser tabs.

  • Screen Locking & Attention Focus: Pause student screens with customized messages to freeze devices and redirect student focus back to the teacher.

  • Direct 1:1 Student Messaging: Send private, discreet messages to check in on struggling students or redirect off-task behavior without disrupting class.

  • Screen & Link Sharing: Broadcast a teacher or student screen to the entire class to showcase exemplary work and enhance peer collaboration.

  • AI-Powered Activity Insights: Automated alerts surface unusual browsing behaviors or off-task activity, allowing teachers to intervene quickly.