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KATU OR: Lightspeed Systems: Keeping Students Safe Online

With their children learning primarily online, parents are searching for answers and solutions to ensure online safety. Cyber safety expert, Rich Wistocki, shares insights and advice for parents of online learners, including at-home parent controls from Lightspeed Systems.  Watch at KATU

EdTech Magazine: Lightspeed Systems® Helps Schools Make Remote Learning Safer

Remote learning requires a wide set of solutions and tools for schools to take on the complexities of student learning both on and off the school network. EdTech Magazine outlines how the Lightspeed Systems platform approach simplifies the management of

Tech&Learning: 5 Best Mobile Device Management (MDM) Tools for Education

The key to a well-managed school technology program is an MDM that allows IT teams to efficiently take control of devices. Tech & Learning breaks down the top five MDM tools for education, naming Lightspeed Mobile Device Management™ as the

New York Post: Parents concerned about their children’s online safety during remote learning

A recent study found that over 75% percent of parents are more concerned about online safety while their children engage in remote learning. Brian Thomas, President & CEO of online safety solutions provider, Lightspeed Systems, shares how schools can combat the need

People: Distance Learning Has 76% of Parents Worried About Their Child’s Safety, New Survey Finds

In a study commissioned by Lightspeed Systems®, 76% of parents of students engaging in distance learning that responded are worried about online safety. People outlines parents’ top concerns and Brian Thomas, President & CEO of Lightspeed Systems, weighs in on

ABC News, Tampa, FL: Lightspeed Systems

The significant increase in student online activity during remote learning is bringing the attention to schools’ safety solutions. Cyber safety expert, Rich Wistocki, addresses some top online concerns and shares how Lightspeed Systems can help protect students, prevent harm, and advance online safety with parent

Yahoo News: Lightspeed Systems® | Morning Blend – ABC Action News – WFTS

Online safety is a growing concern in the remote learning environment. Cybercrime expert, Detective Rich Wistocki, shares the potential dangers of increased online activity and how Lightspeed Systems can help protect students across the web, while keeping parents informed.  Watch ABC

First Coast News ABC: Lightspeed Systems helping students stay safe during virtual classes

As more students engage in online activity on school-owned devices, it’s imperative for parents to have the right information regarding the safety of these devices. Amy Bennett, Chief of Staff at Lightspeed Systems, shares the important information parents should know to

Forbes: What Are Our Kids Really Doing Online?

Alison Griffin explores what it’s like to be a parent during the pandemic and the struggle to keep kids’ activities online safe. She speaks with Lightspeed Systems’ CEO, Brian Thomas about how tools like Lightspeed Alert™ can help.  Read Article at Forbes

Toggle Magazine: Milton-Union Exempted Village School District

Toggle speaks with Mick Nealeigh, Director of Technology at Milton-Union Exempted Village School District, about their unique sustainability solutions for their 1:1 program. Nealeigh covers solutions that have helped Milton-Union during remote learning, including CIPA-compliant, cloud-based filter, Lightspeed Filter™.  Read Article

Reimagine the inspired and interactive classroom for remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. Lightspeed Classroom Management™ gives teachers real-time visibility and control of their students’ digital workspaces and online activity.

  • Ensure all students interact with only the right online curriculum — precisely when they’re supposed to use it.
  • Push out vetted curriculum links to all students at the same time.
  • Block inappropriate or distracting web sites and apps.

Ensure scalable & efficient learning device management. The Lightspeed Mobile Device Management™ system ensures safe and secure management of student learning resources with real-time visibility and reporting essential for effective distance learning.

  • A centralized, cloud-based solution for infinitely scalable device, application, and policy controls
  • Self-Service App Library, where teachers and students
    can access and install approved curriculum and learning tools
  • Remotely deploy, change, and revoke hundreds of policies and educational applications, while reducing typical downtime and costs

Prevent suicides, cyberbullying, and schoolviolence. Lightspeed Alert™ supports district administrators and selected personnel with advanced AI to detect and report potential threats before it’s too late.

  • Human review
  • Real-time alerts that flag signs of a potential threat
  • Intervene quickly before an incident occurs.
  • Activity logs provide visibility into online activity before and after a flagged event

Protect students from harmful online content. Lightspeed Filter™ is the best-in-class solution that acts as a solid barrier to inappropriate or illicit online content to ensure students’ online safety 24/7.

  • Powered by the most comprehensive database in the industry built through 20 years of web indexing and machine learning.
  • Ensure CIPA compliance
  • Block millions of inappropriate, harmful, and unknown sites, images, and video including YouTube
  • Keep parents informed with the Lightspeed Parent Portal™

Gain complete visibility into students’ online learning. Lightspeed Analytics™ gives districts robust data on the effectiveness of any tools they implement so they can take a strategic approach to their technology stack and streamline reporting.

  • Track education technology adoption and usage trends, eliminate redundancy, and drive ROI
  • Monitor app and content consumption to facilitate early adoption and effective utilization
  • Assess risk with visibility into student data privacy and security compliance