Get Devices into the Hands of Students
Consider the end-user, your student and the environment that they will use the solutions, this pre-work will make or break the end user’s success
Parents and school decision makers know that it’s one thing to put a fully-functional mobile smart device in the hands of a child; it’s quite another to know that the child is well-positioned to get work done without difficulties, distractions or susceptibility to online perils.
Challenges are understandable – after all, children have the same difficulties distinguishing between work and play when using the same device for both as adults do. The overwhelming amount of time that students spend online when distance learning, however, means that the burden of responsible digital citizenship can’t rest solely on children. Educators and parents must partner together to provide the tools to ensure their safety and productivity. In short, devices must be:
Ready to use “Out of the Box”
Asset-tagged with serialized trackability
Enrolled in Google Classroom and on-line safety programs
How Bark for Schools Helps Keep Students Safe
Selecting the right child safety suite is a particularly important element, as it is the first line of defense against the ever-persistent threat of online perils such as cyberbullying, violent threats, grooming by predators and suicidal ideation. The proliferation of social media channels has given a platform to these and many other online perils to spread unabated.
Leading security/monitoring suites such as Bark for Schools, however, provide a detailed Parent Portal that allows families to receive alerts about suspicious behavior on their child’s device – even after-hours when schools are closed. Enlisting parents to partner with district device administrators creates a complete circle of protection that lets kids be free to be their best selves online.
