About Device Restrictions We do not recommend age­based restrictions
Due to our core curriculum using flash­based content as well as using iPads, we’re required to use ​
Puffin Browser​
to enable access to this content. Because of web browser app’s abilities to show 17+ content, Apple rates it as 17+ in the App Store. What this means for you and your student(s): If age based restrictions are enabled, unless you allow 17+ apps, Puffin browser will no longer be available for use. Parents, Students, and Teachers working together
Parental responsibilities: In the case a parent would like to enable restrictions, it is the ​
parent’s responsibility​
to remove the access code or provide the access code to the teacher. If a device is restricted and the student is unable to access Puffin browser, they will not be able to complete their schoolwork. Parents worried about content viewing during school hours should rest assured that the teachers are managing classroom usage and activity. Additionally, the Innovation Academy is not responsible for your student’s access to classwork because of enabled restrictions. We strongly​
encourage parents to enable the restrictions when the student comes home, then remove them in the morning before school. K9, NetNanny and other web­safe browsers: While there are safe browsers that will filter out content, the students will still need to use Puffin Browser to complete their schoolwork. This is due to the need for Flash content support. Content awareness and parent­child communication: We encourage parent­child discussion of what is appropriate and inappropriate content for your home on the iPads. We would like to encourage monitoring the children’s browser history, iMessage history and so on. The teachers are responsible for students in the classroom and their education. If a child is unable to complete an assignment due to restrictions, the Innovation Academy is not responsible. IT support and teachers ​
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override your restrictions, and the only way to remove them are to wipe the device entirely. It is imperative the restriction code is stored in a safe place, otherwise the student may lose any work that is not saved to Google Drive. If there are any questions, the Innovation Academy staff will be happy to help. More information on Internet Safety: ​
https://www.smore.com/07sq You can turn on Restrictions, also known as parental controls, on your iOS device to prevent access to specific apps and features. Learn about the types of Restrictions and how to turn them on and off on your device. Turn on Restrictions 1. Tap Settings > General. 2. Tap Restrictions. 3. Tap Enable Restrictions and enter a passcode. You’ll need this passcode to change your settings or turn off Restrictions. If you lose or forget your Restrictions passcode, you’ll need to ​
erase your device and then set it up as a new device​
to remove the passcode. Restoring the device won’t remove the passcode. See what you can restrict When an option is on, or you see a checkmark next to an item, that means you’re allowing access to that item. Turn options off to restrict access. You can also turn on or enforce Restrictions using a profile (typically installed when using the device for business or education purposes). Check for installed profiles in Settings > General > Profiles. Contact your administrator or the person who installed the profile for more information. Apps and features ●
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Safari Camera (also disables FaceTime) FaceTime iTunes Store iBooks Store In­App Purchases Siri AirDrop Installing apps Deleting apps You can restrict access to YouTube in iOS 5 and earlier. Types of content ●
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Ratings (select the country in the ratings section to automatically apply the appropriate content ratings for that region) Music and podcasts Movies TV shows Books Apps Siri Websites Websites can be added to a Whitelist to ensure reachability when restrictions are enabled. Websites can also be blocked from this setting page. Changes to privacy settings ●
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Location Services Contacts Calendars Reminders Photos Bluetooth sharing Microphone Twitter Facebook Advertising Changes to settings and accounts ●
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Accounts (you can prevent changes to Mail, Contacts, Calendars, iCloud, Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, Flickr, App Store, iMessage, and FaceTime) Background app refresh Find My Friends (available when you install the Find My Friends app) Volume limit Cellular data use (available only on cellular­enabled iOS devices) Features within Game Center ●
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Multiplayer games Adding friends Get help When you have Restrictions on, you might notice that you’re missing a particular app or feature: ● You don’t see an app on the Home screen (like Safari, Camera, or FaceTime). ● You can’t use a certain feature or service (like Siri or Location Services). ● You see that a setting is missing or dimmed (like Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; iCloud; Twitter; FaceTime). If you’re missing an app or feature, try turning Restrictions off. Learn more Learn how to ​
use Restrictions (or parental controls) in iTunes​
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prevent In­App Purchases​
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