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  • Parents can download the "iboss Parent Portal" app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. After launching the app, parents will need to enter the enrollment code ptluzz to ensure secure access to their child's data. Parents will then request a login code by entering their email address in all lower case letters, which will be sent to their email, further securing the process. Once the login code is entered, parents can fully access the app to monitor and manage their child's online activities.

  • The iboss Parent Portal (available for Android or iOS) is a vital tool for parents and guardians to effectively monitor and manage their children’s online activities on their school issued chromebook. Designed to enhance digital safety in today's internet-driven world, this app provides an overview of the student's web usage. Key features include detailed browsing records, activity summaries, and internet access controls, all presented through a user-friendly interface. Available on both the Apple Store and Google Play Store, it enables easy management and oversight, making it an essential component of our school’s digital safety strategy.

  • The iboss Parent Portal provides an activity overview that offers a clear and concise summary of the child’s online behavior. This includes a list of search terms, frequently visited sites, and any interactions with mental health resources. It also highlights visits to sites that might pose a risk or detract from productivity. By providing this information at a glance, parents can stay informed about their child’s digital habits and quickly spot any areas of concern, all within the secure framework provided by the iboss Zero Trust SASE platform.

    Description

    • Top Keywords Searched  - Keywords, ranked by popularity within the specified category
    • Top Sites Visited  -  Sites, ranked by number of visits within the specified category
    • Top Mental Health Sites  -  Sites are related to Categories such as, Suicide and Drug Abuse
    • Top High Risk Sites Visited  -  Sites are related to Categories such as, Adult Content and Nudity
    • Top Threats to Harm Sites  -  Sites are related to Categories such as, Weapons and Violence
    • Top Productivity Loss Sites  -  Sites are related to Categories such as, Video Streaming, Social Media, and Games

  • The iboss Parent Portal app provides a detailed event view that allows you to see all sites, displayed in a chronological list. This tool includes filtering options, enabling parents to search by date, specific sites, or even blocked attempts. **This log records every site and resource when a page loads including things such as blocked ads and other items that might try to load on that site.  Blocked sites could be listed in a student's events from items trying to load on an allowed site.  An example is a student going to a news site but that site also has links to their facebook & twitter (X) feeds.  The news site would show up as allowed and the facebook & twitter (X) feeds would show up as blocked.  This can all occur from visiting the one news site without the student trying to go to facebook or twitter.  Sites listed on the Summary section might be more helpful as they also have time spent on the site.**

  • This tool enables parents to set and enforce schedules for online access, helping manage study periods, bedtimes, and other routines. Powered by the iboss Zero Trust SASE platform, it ensures controlled and secure access, enhancing digital safety for both schools and families. Parents can easily add schedules by selecting specific time periods and days to disable internet access.

    • Access the Schedule Settings:

      • Open the app and navigate to the “Internet” tab.
      • Select the child’s profile from the dropdown menu at the top.

    • Add a New Schedule:

      • Click on the blue “Add Schedule” button.
      • You will be prompted to set the start time and end time for the internet block.
      • Select the specific days of the week that you want this schedule to apply.

    • Best Practice Example:

      • If you wish to block internet access from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, follow these steps:

        • Set the start time to 10:00 PM and check the box labeled “Until End Of Day” (this will set the end time to 12:00 AM).
        • Select the days you want this schedule to apply, then click Save.
        • To continue blocking from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM, click “Add Schedule” again.
        • Set the start time to 12:00 AM and the end time to 6:00 AM.
        • Select the same days as before and click Save.

    The configured school time will automatically override any internet schedules set by parents. If a parent's internet schedule overlaps with the designated school schedule, the school schedule will take priority to ensure that students have uninterrupted access to necessary online resources during school hours.

  • This section enables parents to view the terms and conditions and provides an option to log off from the app.