The Linewize Filter content filter controls which content and applications are allowed or blocked at your school. When Linewize Filter is initially deployed, Linewize will configure default filtering policies to provide a base level of filtering.
Types of Policies
| Rule | Description | Primary Use | Override Using Classwize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locked Blocked | Content is Blocked. No override options through Allow policies, Bypass codes, Classwize Rules or Rewards. |
Prevent access to content that is entirely unacceptable, such as pornography or violence. | No |
| Locked Allowed | Content is Allowed. No override options through Block policies or Classwize Rules |
Prevent users from accidentally blocking your networking infrastructure or internet-dependent Themes, Categories or Signatures. | No |
| Blocked | Content is Blocked. Can be overridden by higher-priority Allow Policy is set to Allow, Bypass codes, Classwize Rules, or Rewards. |
Prevent users from accessing generally unacceptable content without teacher supervision, such as games or social media. | Yes |
| Allowed | Content is Allowed. Can be overridden by higher-priority Block Policy or Classwize Rules. |
Create exceptions to block policies. | Yes |
Managing Policies
By ordering your policies, you can prioritise what is allowed and blocked. You can also filter websites and apps by applying Themes, Categories, and Signatures to the policies.
- Content Filtering Policy Ordering
- Creating Content Filtering Policies
- Filtering using Themes, Categories and Signatures
Default Linewize Filter Deployment policies
During deployment, the Linewize Deployments team deploy a set of Filtering Policies to your Linewize Filter. Your Customer Success Manager helps you customise the policies for your school and turn them on.
If your school uses Classwize to manage online classrooms, see how Content filtering rules interact with Classwize.