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How do I create custom screen layouts for student iPads?
Screen Layouts allow teachers and administrators to choose specific apps, which are already installed on the device, to appear on home screens. All other apps and links are hidden. A background image can also be selected as the wallpaper for each layout.
Creating a screen layout
To create a screen layout, navigate to Content > Screen Layouts.
Click on the Add Screen Layout button and enter a name and description.
The 'Make Screen Layout Public to All Users' toggle allows others to use your layout, but they won't be able to edit it. However, users can clone the layout and then make edits. To clone a layout, select it and click the 'Clone' option.
Administrators will be able to choose another user (such as a teacher) as the owner of the layout. Teachers will not be the owner of any layout they create and will not be able to change it.
Lastly, you can choose which schools have access to use a screen layout. A layout can be assigned to one or more schools, and users will only see the layouts available for their school location. You can also add or remove schools any time.
Editing a screen layout
After creating a new screen layout or cloning an existing one, you can simply click on your desired layout from the list to edit it.
At the top of the screen, you can add apps and web links, create folders, or change the background. Simply drag and drop icons to rearrange them.
At the bottom left, you can create multiple screens by clicking the ‘+’ icon. Simply click on a screen to make it the active screen. The active screen is highlighted with a blue glow. At the bottom right, you'll find the trash icon. You can delete any item by dragging and dropping it onto the icon.
To delete a screen, it must be empty. You cannot delete the screen if it contains even a single item (app, folder, or weblink). A red minus icon will appear, allowing you to click and delete the screen.
Note: When you edit a screen layout that is already active on student devices, you must activate it again from the teacher tools section for the changes to reflect.
Activating a screen layout
To apply a screen layout, select a group.
Select a layout by clicking on the button next to “Screen layout.”
Select your layout and click on the Add button.