Request Access to Blocked Websites: Difference between revisions

GoGuardian is installed by default on all Riverdale-owned Chromebooks. This web filter/monitor allows school administrator to control what websites and services middle school students access while on and off campus (using their school provided Chromebook). If websites contain explicit content or language, alerts are sent to the student's dean(s) as a precaution. This allows deans and school administrator to follow-up with students if necessary to inform them of why websites were blocked and to instill good browsing habits.   

If a website is blocked by GoGuardian, student's will see a screen that resembles the following. If a website should be allowed for students, [https://support.riverdale.edu submit the website information in a Tech Ticket] so that we can work to make it accessible to middle school students.   

GoGuardian Parent allows parents to control and monitor their middle school student's browsing activity off campus. Some parents may find this useful, and if websites are blocked by families, students will encounter similar messages (as above) if trying to visit a restricted website. More information about GoGuardian Parent can be found [https://support.goguardian.com/s/article/Guardians-Getting-Started-with-GoGuardian-Parent-1629773203295 here in their support article].