Try Lab in a Tab for Engineering
Experience full access to apps like PLTW and Autodesk on any device with no setup.
With CloudApps by itopia, you can run a fully loaded engineering lab in your browser. Students launch tools like Inventor, Logger Pro, Revit, and Arduino instantly, on Chromebooks, Windows devices, or from home.
No installs. No imaging. No IT requests.
itopia has been tremendously helpful to use, to provide students the apps they need, regardless of what the learning mode is – remote or in person.
Adam Kurth
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION | Iowa City Community School District
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No IT lift. Just click, launch, and learn directly into a classroom. Start your 2 week free trial today.
What’s holding your classrooms back?
Even in 1:1 schools, students often can’t access the tools they need to complete coursework, certifications, or project-based learning. Labs are limited. IT teams are stretched. Devices can’t run the software.
- Maximize 1:1 device initiatives and easily add courses to district curriculum.
- Upgrade computer labs with itopia CloudApps + Monitors + Docking Stations at a fraction of the cost!
- Stream graphic-intensive apps like Adobe, AutoDesk and Project Lead the Way on Chromebooks!
- Enable teachers to create CloudApps classes in minutes.
- Deliver apps to any device and reduce help desk/support tickets.
THE ITOPIA PLATFORM
A consistent, simple-to-manage, and secure digital experience
Zero cloud infrastructure or image management needed
Gain instant access to virtual apps, with zero cloud infrastructure or image management - empower teachers to control the delivery of virtual apps in the classroom.
A powerful app experience, even for graphics-intensive apps
Drive student engagement and retention with a powerful app experience, even for graphics-intensive apps that require video editing and 3D rendering at high resolution.
Seamlessly integrate with Google Workspace to allow single sign-on
Seamlessly integrate with Google Workspace to allow single sign-on, Google Classroom for easy rostering of students and teachers, and Google Drive to save projects and work.
All apps are streamed securely through a browser
All apps are streamed securely through a browser, so students can access, work with, and save files to Google Drive using the applications they normally use – anytime, anywhere, from any device.
Simplify administration and
lower costs
Scalable
Scale computing faster with more stability and less support and maintenance than any on-site CTE lab
Easy to Manage
With an intuitive, central dashboard, view CTE lab usage at any level: district, school, or classroom
Ready to Run
With popular apps pre-configured apps and Google Drive for storage, students and faculty are up and running in minutes
Run Apps like Adobe Photoshop on a Chromebook
Students can run powerful software like Adobe Photoshop on Chromebooks. Delivering high-end software capabilities via the cloud.
24/7 Accessibility: supporting learning outside school hours
Students can study and complete assignments anytime, anywhere, encouraging flexible and self-paced learning.
Here’s how easy it is to get started
Fill in the Form
Complete the simple online form to activate your trial. It takes just seconds and ensures you get immediate access to an itopia classroom.
Connect with an itopia Expert
During your onboarding session, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with an itopia expert. They will provide detailed insights on how to maximize the use of CloudApps in your classrooms and offer tips tailored to your specific needs.
Connect with your account executive
You will hear from and be connected with your dedicated account representative who will be there as an additional resource and support you throughout your CloudApps experience!
Start benefiting from CloudApps
- Instant Access to Key Applications
Enable your students to utilize industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Office 365, and Autodesk, fostering creativity and productivity.
- Enhanced Learning Experiences
Support diverse learning needs with a wide range of applications that cater to various subjects and skill levels.
- Seamless Chromebook Integration
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Testimonials
“With itopia’s CloudApps, delivering applications like Adobe and AutoCAD to students is far easier than traditional on-premise solutions. We save time and money, and students have access to instructional apps both in-class and from homee.”
Vince Butler, CTO
Romoland School District (CA)
“Thee itopia platform gives our students a much better and more secure environment than conventional lab solutions–and allows for 24/7 access. Plus, itopia CloudApps is easy to use, and it only takes our teachers a few minutes to set up a new class.”
John Stile, CTO
Council Bluffs School District
“When we fired-up Autodesk’s AutoCAD program on Chromebooks and itopia CloudApps, I saw no latency, even when I threw every task at it. That’s amazing to me!”
Allen Smith, CTE, Engineering
Chester Upland School District
“Itopia CloudApps worked great from the start. Myself and all my students work from home, so the fact they can access Photoshop or Illustrator from any computer is terrific.”
Julie Van Lohn, CTE, Graphic Design
Nevada Learning Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
itopia is a streaming technology that enables educators to provide anytime, anywhere, any device access to pre-configured software apps that students commonly use for Career Technical Education (CTE) and for other purposes. These “CloudApps Classrooms” are particularly designed to deliver a great user experience for graphics-intensive applications, including video editing and 3D rendering.
Schools use itopia to deliver CloudApps Classrooms for Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and SOLIDWORKS, among many others.
itopia is built to solve common challenges with access to software used in CTE curricula.
itopia can be set up within hours, does not require specialized expertise to use, and is fully-managed by itopia. It integrates with tools educators are already using, including Google Classroom, Google Workspace for identity and access, and Google Drive for students’ work. Common CTE software is pre-configured and made available in itopia, so it only takes a few minutes for teachers to select what they need and set up a new lab.
itopia delivers better application performance – compared to VDI or other remote application access solutions (like AWS WorkSpaces) – and is purpose-built to provide a smoother, high-performance user experience for graphics-intensive apps, such as video editing and 3D rendering.
itopia is a less expensive and more predictable cost alternative – Because it works on any device – including Chromebooks – schools can use it to complement onsite labs so students can do homework or work remotely or replace existing onsite labs with less expensive devices. itopia also right-sizes the cloud environment for CloudApps Classrooms, so schools only pay for use within specified parameters for a predictable fee.
No. itopia does not require changes to typical class procedures. It enables students to access, work with, and save files using the applications they normally use. The difference is that students can now access these applications anytime, anywhere, from any device – securely.
itopia was built to be easy to manage. Teachers can set up virtual classes on their own and assign students with a direct sync to Google Classroom. itopia is fully-managed by itopia, so the solution does not require regular intervention and support from your IT team.
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