Apple's Classroom app makes it simple to manage your students. Simply download the classroom app to your Mac or iPad, create a class, and add your students during class. In just minutes you're up and running.
Managed Apple IDs: Some districts, including the School District of La Crosse, encourage teachers to login to their iPad and/or Mac with their managed Apple ID prior to setting up classes in Classroom. By doing this, classes will be able to sync between your Mac and iPad and you'll be able to add students to your class without ever touching their device (or having them enter a code).
Non-Managed IDs: If you're working from a personal Apple ID or aren't logged in, your students will need to enter a code on their device in order to join your class. Additionally, if you want the flexibility of managing your students from either your Mac or iPad, you'll need to set up separate classes; one on your Mac, and one on your iPad.