Technology Safeguards
Current Technology Safeguards and Future Improvements or Considerations
What we have always done
- Blocked the following categories to make student access more difficult: Social Media, pornography, mature, dating, instant messaging, forums, security, weapons, and violence
- Blocked access to the Apple app store
- Enforced on-device media content filter to “G” rating
- Maintained a primary in-district Web filter for grades K-12 and enforce safe search for common internet search engines
- Emphasized student Responsible Use Guidelines, acknowledged by parents
Plus, what we have recently done
- Blocked the Google Search images tab for grades K-5
- Added a second in-district Web filter for grades K-5
- Disabled Siri suggestions on K-5 student iPads
- Reinforced expectations for teacher supervision and use of classroom technology
- Removed K-5 access to video content on YouTube
- Removed open access to web browsing on K-5 student iPads and only use approved apps and/or instructionally targeted websites
What we want to do
- Increase transparency of device usage, including a parent view of screen-time metrics and daily iPad use
- Explore additional Siri voice-activated search restrictions
- More stringent testing, auditing and monitoring of Web filter security
- Explore options to restrict 6-12 access to video content on YouTube