Implementing Kiosk Mode for Devices Managed by Google Workspace for Education
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DaCota Cole
How to configure a Kiosk App for Progress Learning to restrict Chromebook or PC access to only the approved URLs, creating a lockdown browser experience using Google Workspace for Education.
Please keep in mind that every district's implementation may vary based on the organization and services they have integrated with Progress Learning.
Step 1: Add the Progress Learning App to the Google Admin Console
- Sign in to the Google Admin Console using your admin account.
- Go to Chrome → Apps & extensions → Kiosks.
- Click the + icon or select Add by URL: app.progresslearning.com/login
- Save to apply the settings to the Organizational Unit.
Step 2: Enable Kiosk Mode for Progress Learning
- In the Google Admin Console:
- Devices > Chrome >Apps & extensions >Kiosk
- Select the appropriate Organizational Unit (OU) where the app will be used.
- Scroll to Kiosk Settings.
- Find Auto-Launch Kiosk App option and select Progress Learning (this can be enabled right before testing if needed).
- Click Save to apply the settings.
Step 3: Add Allowed URLs to Restrict Browsing (*optional)
- Open the Google Admin Console.
- Navigate to Devices → Chrome → Settings → Users & browser settings.
- Select the appropriate OU where the Kiosk App is applied.
- Scroll to URL Blocking.
- Set the following:
- Block all URLs: Set to * to block everything by default.
- Allow specific URLs: Add the following safelist:
- *.progresslearning.com
- *.learnosity.com
- *.wistia.com
- *fast.wistia.net
- *.usatestprep.com
- s3.amazonaws.com/learnositymediaprocessed
- learnositymediaprocessed.s3.amazonaws.com
- www.googletagmanager.com
- www.google-analytics.com
- https://firestore.googleapis.com
- https://www.gstatic.com
- https://cdn.worldvectorlogo.com/logos/google-classroom.svg
- https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com
- https://media.educationgalaxy.com/
- Block all URLs: Set to * to block everything by default.
- Click Save to apply the settings.
Step 4: Enforce Safe Browsing and Force URL Restrictions
- Still under Users & browsers settings:
- Go to Security → URL Blocking.
- Configure the policy as follows:
- Allow only the URLs listed above.
- Block all other traffic by default.
- Save the changes.
Step 5: Deploy and Test the Kiosk App
- Restart the Chromebook.
- Verify that Kiosk Mode launches Progress Learning automatically.
- Try accessing any URLs outside of the safelist — they should be blocked.
- Confirm that all Progress Learning features and content load correctly.
