• Web Filtering

Kaj Pedersen
Account Executive | Hāpara

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• Content Filtering (Deladeo):
  • Uses AI to actively scan and blur/block inappropriate content.
  • Functions as a tracker, ad blocker, and standard filter.
  • Aims to encourage discussions about digital citizenship.
  • Blurs inappropriate content in videos (including YouTube) without fully blocking.
  • Blocks suggested YouTube videos and comments.
  • Deployed via browser extension (Chromebooks) or virtual client (other devices).
  • Includes a foul word blocker.
  • Teachers can request to unblock content at the classroom level.
• Classroom Management (Hapara):
  • Offers current screens and browser tabs views.
  • Allows teachers to group students for visibility and differentiation.
  • Enables guided browsing sessions with customizable restrictions.
  • Facilitates announcements, chats, and link sharing.
  • Requires teachers to provide reasons for closing student tabs, creating feedback loops.
  • Teachers can set up filter sessions (classroom-level filtering) and focus sessions (allowed lists).
  • Features an activity viewer for a holistic view of student activity.
  • Provides visibility into Google Drive for teachers (configurable by admin).
  • Supports rostering through various systems.
  • Includes a freeze tab feature to lock students on current tabs.
• Admin Console:
  • Offers a dashboard with a domain-wide overview.
  • Provides robust reporting with various filters and export options.
  • Features a policy manager for setting default and hyper-specific filtering rules.
  • Allows detailed management of YouTube access.
  • Includes teacher and parent portals with customizable access.
  • Offers alert subscriptions for specific blocked categories.
• Wellness Module:
  • Scans browser activity for concerning content (violence, self-harm, etc.).
  • Sends alerts via email and/or text message with customizable risk levels.
  • Offers escalation procedures for alerts.
• Other Important Points:
  • Hapara integrates with Google for Education.
  • Offers three levels of teacher training (self-guided, webinars, in-person).
  • Provides direct support with a person responding to requests.
  • Deployment involves an agent on devices and a virtual appliance.

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• Network Switches

Kevin from Extreme Networks provided a background on their company and their focus on security and network solutions for K-12 and higher education institutions. The team also discussed various technologies, including network security and management, and the potential security risks of Minecraft and AI systems. Lastly, Sarah shared her recent personal and professional experiences, and Scott updated the team on upcoming events.

So, all right, I'm going to get started right here. Welcome everybody the March 20th edition of Technology Check-In. I hope everyone survived storm here yesterday and uh Everything seems be fairly okay You know, glad didn't have go out in snow know we several schools that are called off school again today but So that's what with it. originally, Jason. Northland systems, he was one who set this up had something come up. is not able make it It probably really doesn't matter a whole lot He actually organized extreme networks that, turn over Kevin. How you doing today, Kevin? great. Thanks for time. We'll give little background on networks. Let me share that. Okay, hold on. Oops, so should see screen now. Yes. Yep. Okay. All right. Well, thanks, everyone, appreciate time today. part wanted cover obviously bit, don't how many familiar Extreme Networks is. 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