E-Learning News

Taming the Technology!

All the devices that connect to the internet in your home offer lots of benefits. But you also need to understand the risks associated with these devices and how to protect yourself and your family. 

PC/Windows 

Microsoft Family provides the ability to manage your children’s online activity on Windows devices through website blocking, checking in online at any time and viewing activity reports on sites, apps and games visited. You’ll need to set up a family group of at least one parent and one child, each with their own Microsoft account.  

Mac OS 

The OSX Parental Controls allow you to set profiles for each child to do things like limiting access to websites or apps, restrict functions like Siri or the iTunes store, set time limits for days of the week and for bedtime and hide profanity in the dictionary and other sources.  

Apple tablets and smartphones 

Apple operating systems from iOS12 enable you to restrict access to browsers and applications, in-app purchasing, social networking, inappropriate internet content, sharing of data (including photos and location), media streaming and online gaming. Find out how. 

Zachary Lane

E-Learning Coordintor

Adapted from https://www.esafety.gov.au/