Setting Restrictions and Limits on the iPad You are able to set various limits on the use of the iPad. See the latest information from Apple at "Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch" . The district already has some restrictions in place, so the Apple information may refer to things that are not available on our iPads, such as iMessage. You can also use GlobalProtect to provide the same website filtering that happens with the iPad is on the district network. You can find out how to install that by watching this brief video Installing Global Protect Receiving/Installing Apps on Your iPad District-approved apps will be installed on the iPad automatically or can be installed through the Self Service app on the iPad. Students do not have access to the App Store. Setting Restrictions on the iPad (Please see section above; these details need to be updated) Offering Just the Right Level of Access Every parent/guardian has a different view about what is appropriate and acceptable related to  the use of technology. A one-size-fits-all approach is not responsive to those varying views and beliefs. In a self-manage model, which is what the School District of Waukesha employs with its 1:1 deployment of iPads, parents/guardians have more freedom than ever before to provide just the right level of access to apps and Internet resources on the student's iPad. This is through the use of the Restrictions options available on the iPad. One key advantage to setting Restrictions on the device is that the restrictions will be in place no matter where the student uses the d evice: at home, a friend's house, at school, etc. We've developed a series of tutorial videos that will assist parents in setting up these restrictions on the iPad. Prior to viewing the videos, we want to be very clear on one element. Restrictions passcodes, if lost or forgotten, cannot be reset by the district. As a result, the device needs to be completely cleared and data can be lost if it is not properly backed up using iCloud. We STRONGLY encourage you to write down the Restrictions passcode when you set it to avoid this issue arising for your son/daughter. Tutorial Video: Setting Restrictions on the iPad - http://youtu.be/prtxbYqOASg In this video users will learn how to set a wide variety of restrictions on the iPad.
Tutorial Video: Setting Parent Defined Web Filters on the iPad - http://youtu.be/dU8EY6b1ZEM Taking the restrictions one step further, users will learn the different web filter settings that can be configured on the iPad. Learn to lock accounts on the iPad and to turn off services like iMessage.Additional parent information on apps, restrictions and iCloud available here - http://goo.gl/qaLaLP Aquí hay disponible información adicional para padres sobre las aplicaciones, restricciones e iCloud. - http://goo.gl/RHrcCa Important Message Regarding Existing iPad Restrictions to Parents and Staff:In an effort to keep unwanted Restrictions at bay, some students have set Restrictions on their own device. These restrictions tend to be very liberal and may only serve to restrict parents or teachers from setting more stringent Restrictions, which is exactly why some students are self-imposing them. As a parent, if you wish to set Restrictions on the iPad and find that they are already set: 1) Contact an administrator at your child's school to determine if they have knowingly set any Restrictions on the iPad. If so, you can discuss as a team what the appropriate device Restrictions should be to suit the child's and family's needs. 2) If the administrator has not set the Restrictions, the next step will be to connect with the point person in your child's school (the administrator should be able to assist in determining who that is) to determine how to unlock the Restrictions code and to properly reset the code so only the essential adults are aware of that Restrictions code. - Restrictions will most likely be able to be unlocked electronically using the district's management software. The Restrictions code can be reset so only the essential adults are aware of that code. Your student's Apple ID An Apple ID is a username that allows access to all of Apple's services. Students must have an Apple ID in order for it to backup data located on their iPad. This is your child's "professional Apple ID" (similar to their school district gmail account) and will be with them their entire career in the School District of Waukesha. Parents should know the username and password for their child's Apple ID account and should monitor that account  Please rest assured that your child's teachers will be your partner in taking an active role to educate and monitor students in the appropriate use of this technology.Forgot the Passcode? Contact the SDW HelpDesk at 970-1073 to reset the AppleID passcode or contact your student's school building iPad support person. Internet Safety Internet Safety TutorialInternet Safety is critical knowledge that will help our students to be safer online in an increasingly connected, Internet-reliant world. These tutorials are a great conversation starter for more deeply exploring what it means to be safe online. Adding Internet Filtering to Your Home Many internet service providers have content filtering available on their service. Most also have directions for setting up your routers to provide content filtering. Be sure to check whether the filtering works only on connected devices or is available for wireless devices. It is also important to check which type of devices are being filtered. Contact your ISP or visit their website for more information. One site that offers free filtering for home users is Open DNS. Their filtering works on a majority of devices, connected or wireless, including the iPad. The video linked below demonstrates the power and ease of use for Open DNS. |
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