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[quote=Anonymous]The main issue here is that many kids, mine included, will open new browser tabs and surf in the middle of class.  Classes can be accessed on different systems (not just Chromebooks) but REQUIRE an MCPS-managed google account.  MCPS is ok at blocking really bad sites, but mykids head over to prodigy/search for minecraft/lego/etc, or play online web-based games.  Not bad, per se, but they need to be paying attention to the teacher.  Don't feel bad if this is happening; MANY parents are in the same boat because of juggling work, other kids, etc.  "Watch your kids" is not always an option, and we need tools to help.   After some research, I found that OpenDNS is a good option for round-the-clock blocking of websites on a network or specific computer, but requires some IT knowledge.  I have a FIOS Quantum Gateway router, but found it's parental controls useless, as they do not block secured sites (https) or redirected sites, which almost all of the ones I want blocked are.  Unfortunately, if I want timed windows for blocking, I will need to rely on a Chrome extension, but cannot add one to my kids' accounts as they are managed by MCPS.  I would love to be able to block specific sites on my kids' MCPS account during school hours.  If anyone has a recommendation for this I'm all ears.  Also, has anyone contacted MCPS?[/quote]

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