In classrooms today, technology is central to how students learn, create, and connect. But for district IT and CTE leaders, the challenge isn’t just keeping up with digital learning needs. It’s essential to manage access and protection at the same time. We’ve expanded the capabilities of both CloudApps and SecureClass to meet those needs in real time.
From delivering high-powered learning tools in-browser to ensuring browser-based activity stays secure from threats, itopia now offers our most complete virtual learning platform yet. Here’s what’s new, and why it matters.
Powering Career-Connected Learning with CloudApps
Career and technical education (CTE) is evolving quickly. According to EdSurge, 97% of high school graduates have participated in some form of career education. That means the tools they need, from CAD software and Adobe Creative Suite to game design apps like Unity, can no longer be locked behind expensive lab hardware.
With CloudApps, students get access to more than 150 industry-grade applications on chromebooks and window devices directly through the browser. And with our latest feature releases, that access is faster, more personalized, and more flexible than ever.
- User Personalization now carries student preferences and credentials across devices and sessions, giving students a consistent learning experience.
- Student Usage Dashboards allow educators to view Itopia virtual environment app usage and engagement in real time, helping inform instruction and tech planning.
- Connected Tool Access opens the door for USB devices, microphones, and drawing tablets, enabling hands-on learning for technical programs.
- Project Storage gives students cloud-based storage for large files and creative work, keeping everything secure and easy to access.
- Rapid Access pre-warms machines to eliminate long startup times, making apps like AutoCAD and Adobe available nearly instantly.
Whether your students are designing blueprints, editing videos, or working on yearbook, CloudApps is built to help districts scale high-quality learning without costly hardware investments.
Automating Data Protection with SecureClass
While access has grown, so have security risks. A recent survey by THE Journal found that only 13% of school districts have a dedicated budget line for cybersecurity, leaving many to scramble for funding for data protection that simply isn’t there.
That’s why we’re investing in SecureClass, a browser security solution purpose built for education. It protects where learning actually happens—inside the browser—automatically and without the need for agents, hardware, or extra setup.
Among the key protections now available:
- Extension Controls allow districts to control risky browser extension permissions, such as clipboard access or background activity, which can expose student data.
- Automated Threat Protection applies your district’s security settings the moment a student logs into their browser. Protecting student and district data at every click.
- AI and EdTech Controls stop risky AI tools and limit access to apps or websites based on district policy, reducing manual reviews and helping ensure compliance.
With browser-based learning on the rise, SecureClass provides the oversight and controls needed to keep learning secure, proactively enforcing data protection and preventing online threats.
CloudApps and SecureClass do more than provide access and security. They deliver career-ready learning with imaged labs and proactive data protection, right in the browser with no extra work for your team.
Ready to get started? Reach out to us to start a conversation about how itopia can help your district deliver smarter, safer digital learning. Or, request a demo of CloudApps or SecureClass to see how our solutions work for your district.
