Here we're are going to learn how to hide the people tab in Google Classroom.
This article is written for G Suite for Education Administrators.
Introduction
In this guide, we’ll cover how to prevent students from publishing Google Docs to the web using xFanatical Safe Doc. The ability to publish documents to the web can be useful for sharing information, but in an educational context, it can lead to unintended exposure of sensitive materials and temper the privacy and security of students’ work.
For educators who wish to maintain a secure learning environment, disabling the publish feature is an important step. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use xFanatical Safe Doc, a powerful tool that helps manage publishing settings across Google Docs.
Additionally, this blog will cover how xFanatical Safe Doc disallows the Publish to Web option in other Google Editors, such as Sheets, Slides, and Drawings, addressing potential misuse across the entire Google Workspace suite.
Why Hide the People Tab?
In educational settings, the People tab can be misused by students to access each other’s information or to engage in off-topic discussions.
Let’s explore this with a user story:
User Story: Teacher Elizebet is managing a Google Classroom for her students. She notices that students are spending too much time browsing through the People tab, leading to distractions during class discussions.
- Problem: Instead of focusing on the lesson, students are engaging with each other's profiles and not paying attention to the course material.
- Solution: To combat this issue, Teacher Elizebet decides to hide the People tab using xFanatical Safe Doc. By implementing this change, she can effectively eliminate the temptation for students to check their classmates' profiles and comments during class time. With the People tab hidden, students will no longer have access to this feature and will be encouraged to focus entirely on the lesson, participate in discussions, and engage with the material being presented.
- Result: After hiding the People tab, Teacher Elizebet notices a significant improvement in her students' focus and engagement during lessons. With fewer distractions, students are more attentive, participate actively, and contribute to class discussions. This adjustment not only enhances the learning environment but also leads to better academic performance and a more disciplined classroom culture.
xFanatical Safe Doc removes the People tab in Google Classroom
What is a xFanatical Safe Doc?
xFanatical Safe Doc is a comprehensive solution for maintaining a focused and secure online environment for Google Workspace admins and users. It provides robust tools to manage and restrict access to various online content, ensuring a safe and productive digital environment. xFanatical Safe Doc integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace, offering administrators the ability to customize content filtering policies according to their needs.
How to Hide the People Tab in Google Classroom with xFanatical Safe Doc
Step 1: Install Safe Doc:
The first step is to install Safe Doc in your Google Workspace environment. Safe Doc is a browser extension that seamlessly integrates with Google workspace, providing enhanced control and security features.
Step 2: Configure Safe Doc settings:
Once Safe Doc is installed, you can configure its settings to block the People tab in Google Classroom.
Step 3: Access Google Admin Console:
Now, navigate to the Google Admin Console. In the Google Admin Console, click on Devices followed by Chrome. Then, select Apps & Extensions and click on Users & Browsers.
Step 4: Copy the Policy:
Locate the policy that you wish to apply and copy it. The policy will display in a specific format similar to the example provided below:
"BlockClassroomPeopleInfo": {
"Value": true
}
Step 5: Save the Policy:
After copying the policy, click the Save button to apply it.
How to configure Safe Doc?
First of all, ensure the deployment of Safe Doc on your students' Chrome browsers, and review the xFanatical Safe Doc Configuration document.
Conclusion
In conclusion, hiding the People tab in Google Classroom with xFanatical Safe Doc is an effective way to reduce distractions and foster a more focused learning environment. By removing access to this feature, students are encouraged to concentrate on their studies, resulting in improved engagement and productivity.
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