WHY SCHOOLS CHOOSE HĀPARA
Hāpara provides visibility into digital learning for over 2M students
Keep learners engaged and make a commitment to their online safety.
Hāpara classroom management software helps schools, educators and learners thrive
Hāpara schools across the globe are equipped for safe and personalized learning, where students develop the 21st-century skills they need.
2.2 million learners
across districts worldwide
In 40+ countries
majority in US, NZ, AU, CA
In 15% of U.S.
medium/large districts
Better together
Hāpara works seamlessly with Google Workspace for Education. With Hāpara, it’s easier for educators and learners to manage Google Classroom and Google Drive.
We also integrate with tools like:
One solution for all of your digital teaching and learning needs
Classroom management
Educators can see exactly how students are using their Chrome browser, view their Google Drives, guide their learning, build positive relationships and provide formative feedback.
Student safety
School and district technology teams can block harmful, inappropriate and distracting content and configure policies to align with learning needs.
Student wellness
Designated school and district staff are alerted to warning signs based on student browsing and digital content, allowing staff to provide immediate help.
Our beginnings
After adopting Google Apps for Education in 2010, educators in New Zealand’s Manaiakalani school cluster realized they needed a better way to manage learners’ activities in the new digital environment. They collaborated to design a dream tool.
Hāpara (the Māori word for dawn) was born from these efforts in 2011, with the launch of its original Teacher Dashboard. Today, Hāpara has a range of products built to support educators as they create safe, personalized learning experiences.
Hāpara
( How to pronounce hā • pa • ra )
Language: Māori
(noun) dawn.
Our values
The Hāpara Instructional Suite is reflective of how we think about learning and its role in creating a better world.
People
When educators engage more deeply with learners and strengthen connections with them, collaboration and teamwork become second nature in the classroom.
Empowerment
By empowering educators, they empower students to become involved in their own learning.
Equity
Creating a school experience that is more collaborative and engaging nurtures social equity, equipping learners to impact the world in a positive way.
Transparency
Understanding exactly what students are doing allows educators to set goals and improve learning experiences.
Technology
We believe technology should support the human relationships that define educational experiences.
Schools love Hāpara
There’s a reason why over two million educators and learners use Hāpara across the globe.
"We aim to keep our students educationally occupied during their classes and then also help them make good choices in viewing options when outside of class. This software helps us to monitor and redirect as necessary as well as provide notifications when students may be in trouble and need adult intervention. We have been able to effectively intervene when students leave comments that need followup (like suggesting self-harm.)"
Christy Lex, IT manager & math teacher
Lake County Christian Academy
“Equitable access has changed the landscape for learners at Wolf Creek, and Hāpara has helped us improve educational equity because it lets us adapt to learners’ lives.”
Sean Lougheed, Director of Education Services
Wolf Creek Public Schools
“Hāpara is more than just tools that your district purchased. The tools are great, but Hāpara brings together a community of educators from around the world that truly want to help each other successfully implement educational programs focused on student centered learning. That’s where the true magic happens.”
Chris Skinner, District Instructional Technology Specialist
El Campo Independent School District
El Campo, TX
Upholding student privacy
We take student privacy seriously and comply with all privacy laws, including the Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Learn more about our privacy policy.
Transforming digital learning
Hāpara FAQ
How do teachers use Hāpara?
Teachers use Hāpara to see where students are on their learning path. Hāpara tools also help teachers streamline their workflows, including differentiating digital instruction, personalizing learning and giving feedback.
What can teachers see on Hāpara?
Teachers can access students’ Google Drives in order to view progress and leave feedback. They can also view students’ open tabs in their Chrome browser during learning. This helps teachers ensure that students are safe and focused on class activities.
Can you block websites on Hāpara?
Schools and districts can block inappropriate and harmful websites with our web filter options.
With our browser monitoring tool, Hāpara Highlights, teachers can focus learners on specific websites or filter out access to certain websites during class time.
How do I block YouTube on Hāpara?
Schools or districts can add YouTube to their blocked list with our web filter options. Our AI web filter option is also able to blur inappropriate or harmful content on YouTube without needing to block the entire website.
Can Hāpara see screenshots?
In Highlights, teachers can see screenshots of learners’ current Chrome browsing activity during class. This helps them support learners’ digital citizenship development and keep learners safe and focused.
Can schools monitor Google Docs?
In Hāpara Highlights, educators can monitor learners’ activity in Google Docs. Hāpara Teacher Dashboard allows educators to see their class’s recent Google files. These classroom management tools help educators provide guided digital practice, check how a learner is progressing and provide formative feedback.
Our student wellness tool options monitor online learning activities, including those in Google Drive. If the student wellness feature finds at-risk behavior, designated school team members will be alerted.
Does Hāpara work at home?
Hāpara tools work in the classroom or remotely. If students are learning at home and are logged in to their school Google account, teachers and students can use Hāpara tools.
Does Hāpara work on Windows?
Hāpara classroom management tools work with Chrome and allow educators to sync their Google Classroom.
How do you set up Hāpara?
The Hāpara Admin Console makes it easy for you to get set up, along with personalized support from our Implementation Team.
Can Hāpara monitor on Safari?
Hāpara classroom management tools work with Chrome. Learners must be signed into Chrome in order for teachers to use the Highlights monitoring tool. Our web filter and student wellness options can be used with any browser.
Can parents use Hāpara?
Educators can share Hāpara Workspaces with parents to help students with remote learning. Our AI web filter includes a Parent Portal add-on that allows parents to set online browsing guidelines at home.
A better way to manage the digital classroom
We’re ready to show you how Hāpara delivers:
Focused and safe learning
Quick implementation and easy management
Professional learning and training to fit your needs
Access to a world-class support team
