Welcome to Blocksi’s Parent Resources

Explore a range of useful resources available in our hub tailored to support your parenting experience. Dive into
video tutorials, easy-to-follow guides, and informative materials like datasheets, FAQs, and cheat sheets.

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USER GUIDES

Parent Guides

Discover the informational resources available on our Parent Dashboard to enhance your knowledge of its features. Join forces with Blocksi and create a safer online experience for your children.

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how-to videos

Video Guides

Explore the courses available on Blocksi Academy to learn how to effectively use the Parent Dashboard. Enhance your understanding of its features and discover how to use them for your and your child’s benefit.

What is the Parent Dashboard? Image
What is the Parent Dashboard?

The Parent dashboard allows parents to enforce their own filtering policies when the Chromebook or Chrome client is outside of school. Parents can block specific sites, and view their child’s online analytics. With the Parent dashboard, you can:

 

  • Enforce stricter policies when the Chromebook is at home
  • Access time control at home for streaming, gaming, and social networking
  • Receive cyberbullying and self-harm detection alerts
  • View Web and Youtube history
  • Enforce bedtime and screen access time control
How do I access my Parent Dashboard? Image
How do I access my Parent Dashboard?

You can access your Parent Dashboard by visiting https://parent.blocksi.net/ and logging in as a Parent or a Guardian.

Can I block categories of websites along with websites? Image
Can I block categories of websites along with websites?

Blocksi’s web filtering feature gives parents control over a continuously expanding database of categorized websites, totaling over a billion rated websites. These sites cover 85 categories, including topics like gaming, violence, explicit adult content, and drugs. Parents can easily manage or restrict access to specific URLs by creating an Exceptions list or enforcing bedtime feature.

Can I access my Parent Dashboard only from my computer? Image
Can I access my Parent Dashboard only from my computer?

Yes, you can access your Parent Dashboard from your computer, or you can download the Blocksi Parent app from the iOS App Store or Google Play.

Can Parent Dashboard and Parent App enforce screen access time control? Image
Can Parent Dashboard and Parent App enforce screen access time control?

Both the Parent Dashboard and Parent app are designed to enable parents to enforce screen access time control on various websites, including YouTube, Facebook, social networking sites, gaming platforms, and streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. The app also offers the option to completely deny online access during specific times, such as bedtime. For a step-by-step guide on creating policies, accessing time controls, and enforcing bedtime, you can visit https://blocksi.teachable.com/ for video tutorials.

Can I see all of my children on one dashboard? Image
Can I see all of my children on one dashboard?

Yes, you can monitor all of your children from a single dashboard and assign different policies to each of them.

Can I set different screen time hours for each of my children? Image
Can I set different screen time hours for each of my children?

Yes, you have the ability to set different screen time hours for each of your children. We understand that children of different ages have distinct online experiences and, as a result, require different filtering requirements. That’s why we give you the option to customize unique filters for each child.

Does Blocksi ensure the security of my child's data? Image
Does Blocksi ensure the security of my child's data?

Blocksi oversees your child’s online activity both during school hours and off-campus if they’re using a school-provided device filtered by Blocksi. When you use Blocksi services, you entrust us with your information. For more details, please refer to our Blocksi Privacy Policy.

What is the Blocksi Parent app? Image
What is the Blocksi Parent app?

The Blocksi Parent App enables verified parents and guardians to oversee their children’s devices through their dashboard. The app allows Blocksi Admins to share managed user history with verified parents and guardians. With the Parent app, you can:

 

  • Implement stricter policies when Chromebook usage is outside of school
  • Control home-based time for streaming, gaming, and social networking
  • Receive alerts for cyberbullying and self-harm detection
  • View browsing history on the web and YouTube
  • Enforce bedtime and manage screen access time

 

The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices.

Is it necessary to install an extension on my device? Image
Is it necessary to install an extension on my device?

No, there’s no need to download an extension onto your device in order to access your Parent Dashboard and view your child’s information.

The school registered my email address. What’s next? Image
The school registered my email address. What’s next?

Once your email address is registered by the school, the next step is for the school admins to validate your child’s account so it can be added to your Parent app.

How do I set up my Parent app? Image
How do I set up my Parent app?

You can sign up at https://parent.blocksi.net/. Once you complete the registration process, you will be directed to the Parent app.

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Content Filtering

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