Focus Mode

Keep laptops on task so they support learning instead of distracting from it

Focus Mode gives instructors a simple way to cut out distractions from online shopping, group chats, and social media without banning laptops entirely

How it works

One click away from a more engaged classroom

Focus Mode helps manage laptop distractions without changing how you teach. Students join through the desktop app, and when it's turned on, their internet access is restricted

Step 01

Turn on Focus Mode with a single click

Enable Focus Mode at any point during class with one click. It instantly creates a more focused environment without interrupting your teaching

Step 02

Students’ internet access is automatically restricted

Students logged into the Dialogix desktop app will have their internet access temporarily restricted while Focus Mode is active. You can toggle it on or off at any time, and normal access is restored when students exit the app

The difference

Why instructors use Focus Mode to manage distractions

Laptops are valuable tools in the classroom, but they often distract students from learning. Focus Mode gives you a practical way to reduce distraction while keeping flexibility in your teaching

What hurts today

Students get distracted by online shopping, group chats, and social media during class

How Dialogix fixes it

Focus Mode temporarily restricts internet access so laptops stop competing for students’ attention

What hurts today

Banning laptops removes a useful learning tool but leaving them unrestricted makes it harder to keep students engaged

How Dialogix fixes it

Focus Mode is the middle ground. Turn it on for a more focused classroom and turn it off when students need normal access again

What hurts today

Managing device distractions can require constant policing and interruptions during class

How Dialogix fixes it

Focus Mode works with a single click, letting you shift the classroom into a focused environment instantly without disrupting your flow

What hurts today

It is difficult to know whether students are actually following classroom device expectations

How Dialogix fixes it

Dialogix shows how long students stayed in Focus Mode and how often they exited, giving you clear visibility into who is complying

Desktop

Get Dialogix

You must download the desktop app if your course uses Focus Mode. Attendance and participation tracking work in the web app with no download required

Windows

Download for Windows

Works great on Windows 10 & 11 (64-bit).

macOS

Download for macOS

Choose the build that matches your Mac.

Products

One platform. Three products. Use what you need.

A plug-and-play platform

Start with one tool and add or remove others anytime

Attendance, Participation, and Focus Mode share the same setup, so instructors can run one tool or use any combination, and adjust as their needs evolve

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How it works

Step 01

Set up your course

Import your roster and class schedule in one place

Step 02

Choose your products

Run one tool or use any combination in the same course

Step 03

Review everything together

Export attendance, participation, and focus data from one platform

Get started

Ready to transform your classroom?

Join instructors using Dialogix to simplify attendance and participation tracking, keep discussions focused, and reduce admin overhead

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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