While web content is filtered on student iPads when connected to the district network, private browsing is not disabled by default. Parents may wish to use the Screen Time tool in Settings to set limits or to monitor web browsing.
Category: iPad Settings
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2019/09/15/disabling-private-browsing-on-student-ipads/
Feb 21
Using Screen Time Settings to Build Healthy Tech Habits
Screen Time is a relatively new feature from Apple that provides more information about the use of the device as well as specific parental controls that might be helpful. Screen Time is a tool that is available for parents to enable on all district iPads.
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2019/02/21/using-screen-time-settings-to-build-healthy-tech-habits/
Oct 19
Screen Time: Apple Releases New Parental Control Tools
Screen Time, a new feature of iOS 12, can inform parents how much time they and their kids spend on apps, websites, and more on their iPads and other Apple devices. Parents can make more informed decisions about how their children use their devices and set limits if they’d like.
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/10/19/screen-time-apple-releases-new-parental-control-tools/
Aug 19
Family Conversations: Technology at Home and at School
St. Vrain is excited to offer families of incoming 6th graders an opportunity to join a community-wide Schoology course designed to guide families through activities and conversations around school, home, technology and learning.
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/08/19/family-conversations/
Apr 18
Accessibility Features for Everyone on iPads
iPads have some wonderful accessibility features built right in! Read more about how to take advantage of some of these supports for reading and writing.
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/04/18/accessibility-features-for-everyone-on-ipads/
