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Brookline Schools have two layers of Internet filters that protect web browsing students. Network filters block offensive and dangerous sites. Additionally, tech administrators maintain an ever expanding list that blocks non-educational games and other distracting content from student Chromebooks.
For most students, the filters in place help them to be productive and on task. However, a few students have difficulty focusing on academic work while using a school Chromebook even with the filters in place. For those students, Brookline's Restricted Mode may help. The Restricted Mode places severe limits on the websites students can visit.
The Restricted Mode for students (formerly known as the Penalty Box) blocks all website URLs except for those on an allowed list of educational sites. Students in the Restricted Mode cannot use Google for searching. The web restrictions in the Restricted Mode are placed on the student account and not on the Chromebook.
What's the process for placing students in the Restricted Mode?
What's the process for placing students in the Restricted Mode?
Placing a student's Google account into the Restricted Mode is a serious step and requires the approval of a school administrator. First, contact your school ETS and then get approval from your Principal or Vice Principal. Once the movement to the Restricted Mode is approved, write to the Digital Learning Specialist.
Can students in the Restricted Mode access Canvas and Google Classroom?
Can students in the Restricted Mode access Canvas and Google Classroom?
Students with accounts in the Restricted Mode can access Canvas, Google Classroom, Google Docs and most other sites needed to complete daily classroom tasks. There are over 200 sites on the "Allowed List". Please note that students cannot search for these sites on Google since they cannot access Google.com. Students can follow a link provided by teachers or they can type in the exact URL.
What if a student is blocked from a website needed for an assignment?
What if a student is blocked from a website needed for an assignment?
Teachers can request that an essential education site be added to the Allowed List by completing the form below.
Sometimes, sites require several URLs to access a site. Each of those URLs must be added to the allowed list. Please contact the Digital Learning Specialist if you have any questions.
Why can't my student access a site that is on the Allowed List?
Why can't my student access a site that is on the Allowed List?
Make certain that the student is attempting to access the site though a link or by typing in the exact URL. Students will often try to use Google search to go to a permitted site and since Google.com is blocked, they mistakenly assume the target site is blocked. If approved site seems inaccessible, contact the Digital Learning Specialist.
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