Most district iPads never touch the App Store directly. The technology department buys apps in Apple School Manager and pushes them to devices through its management system, which is why a principal can have a brand-new iPad with no way to install anything on it. Education Walkthrough is in Apple’s catalog, so your IT team can add it the same way they add everything else.
Find Education Walkthrough in Apple School Manager
These steps happen in Apple’s tools, so the exact screens are Apple’s. The current walkthrough is in Apple’s guide to selecting and buying content.
- Sign in to Apple School Manager with an account that can buy content.
- Open Apps and Books and search for Education Walkthrough. It is the listing by Education Walkthrough LLC, the same app as the App Store page.
- Get the licenses you need. The app is free to install; walkthrough seats are purchased from us separately and assigned to people on the web dashboard.
- Assign the app to devices or users through your device management system as you would any other app.
Good to know
- Seats are not App Store purchases. Installing the app does not give anyone a license. Administrators assign seats from the web dashboard, see Understanding the District Plan.
- Updates come from IT. On a managed device the App Store will not show an Update button. Ask your technology department to push new releases, see How to Check and Update Your App Version.
- Sign-in works the same. Staff sign in with their Education Walkthrough account or Google sign-in, see Troubleshooting Login and Google Sign-In Issues.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is there a cost to add the app in Apple School Manager?
A: No. The app itself is free. Licenses for observers are bought from Education Walkthrough, not through Apple.
Q: We also have Android tablets.
A: Education Walkthrough is on Google Play and can be deployed through Android management tools the same way. Ask your technology department.
Q: Can teachers use the app?
A: The app is for the administrators who conduct walkthroughs. Teachers receive their feedback by email and do not need the app installed.