Blocking web sites in AB Tutor

Description

Blocking web sites will disable students' access to all websites (SmartSite, Gmail, Wikipedia, Google Drive, etc.). It is sometimes useful if you are giving a test that only requires local access (for example using Word).

To block access to the web

  • Select the station you would like to lock.
    Note: To select multiple stations:

    • All stations on Mac: Hit CMD-A
    • All stations on PC: CTRL-A
    • Several stations on Mac: CMD-click each station
    • Several stations on PC: CTRL-click each station
  • Click the "Block Web Sites" button in the toolbar.

Block Web Sites highlighted in tool bar

To allow access to web sites again

  • Select the stations you would like to unlock from the computer list.
    Note: you can select multiple stations as described above.
  • Click the "Allow Web Sites" button in the toolbar.

Allow Web Sites highlighted on toolbar