How to Get Online Student Safety Alerts & Reporting With Content Filter

Get Online Student Safety Alerts & Reporting using Content Filter by ManagedMethods

As students spend more time on social media and screens, concerns about the impact on their mental health are growing. According to the American Psychological Association, U.S. teens spend an average of 4.8 hours per day using popular social media apps. Additionally, 60% of teens who frequent social media report low levels of parental monitoring and poor or very poor mental health. Schools must take action by monitoring online activity with internet filters to protect and support student well-being. 

One effective solution to address these concerns while also meeting district CIPA requirements is Content Filter by ManagedMethods. This cloud-based web filter is designed specifically for K-12 schools. It provides a modern, user-friendly platform that’s lightweight and highly scalable, ensuring it won’t slow down teachers or students. Simply enable the extension through your Google Admin console, and it’s ready to go.

A standout feature of Content Filter is its ability to detect risky behavior through web browser search inputs and direct messages in social media applications. If a student initiates a concerning search or sends a direct message, Content Filter flags the risk and immediately notifies an administrator.

This monitoring is powered by two of ManagedMethods’ advanced machine learning models: the self-harm detection model and the toxicity risk detection model. These models help enable effective oversight of student online activity during school hours. 

Content Filter notifications can be configured to specific roles, such as a principal or guidance counselor. You can also configure notifications based on Organizational Units (OUs). For instance, the middle school principal can receive notifications only for middle school students, while the high school guidance counselor can be alerted for high school students.

Each notification includes the exact text of the flagged search or message, providing administrators with the visibility they need to address concerns. Content Filter can be further customized to detect a wide range of behaviors, from inappropriate language and toxic behavior to specific phrases or regex patterns.

“The amount of visibility you’ll get from Content Filter is amazing. I encourage everyone to try it out. It’s something that we’re required to have, so having something in place that works well and is easy to manage is a huge plus.”

Manuel Sanchez, Director of Technology at Azusa Unified School District
Read the Asuza Unified School District Case Study here.

Ready to start using Content Filter by ManagedMethods?

Content Filter by ManagedMethods is a CIPA-compliant cloud-based web content filter that is perfect for your school district. It doesn’t require bulky hardware, and the installation process can be set up and configured in minutes. This makes it uniquely scalable across your entire district, whether it includes hundreds or thousands of students.

It also has AI-powered student safety monitoring, which monitors your cloud domain for signs of self-harm, cyberbullying, violence, and more.

Ready to get started? Schedule a demo today and see how Content Filter can benefit your school district.