Recommendations to others considering Apple Remote Desktop:
Make sure your network is configured perfectly. I don't have expertise or credentials to modify my network, nor do I have a line of communication to my network admin, so I can't investigate this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What problems is Apple Remote Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?
The main problem is the need to physically interact with 24 physical machines and repeat the same task 24 times. Just being able to sit in one chair and work on 24 machines is amazing. Another problem is not being able to see all students' screens at the same time. With ARD I can have a dedicated screen for monitoring students, and another one to work on or display on the projector. I can monitor students as they work, double-click a screen to see more closely, and intervene when a student is having trouble.
The main benefit I've realized is saving time on monotonous, repetitive installation and maintenance tasks. I've also improved class discipline and been able to assist my students more efficiently and quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.