Regardless of what network the ClassMate connects to (school, home, public) the installed Web filter will restrict the same content categories that are filtered at school, blocking inappropriate Web content.
Because the ClassMate is intended as a tool to support learning, these content restrictions may be more conservative than some families would otherwise allow for their children. Filters have been chosen to emphasize educational goals and minimize distractions. Families always have the option of allowing their children less restricted access to the Internet on home computers.
No filter is perfect and families should not rely on Web content filtering as a substitute for supervision and guidance. As part of its ClassMate orientation and our ongoing work with students, A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 will provide students with guidance on making safe and responsible choices online and we ask for parent partnership in setting appropriate limits and reinforcing these important lessons.
The building principal and technology administrator are coordinating to monitor student use of the ClassMate tablets. Any concerns that arise should be immediately directed to Technology Administrator Michael T. Bendorf . In addition to maintaining logs of e-mail, Web use and application use, the School also receives automated alerts when students repeatedly attempt to access sites in banned categories. Conversations with students and families about student decision-making and other consequences will ensue if there are signs of persistent attempts either to access non-academic material or to disable or otherwise obviate the monitoring and filtering software.
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