GoGuardian
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Type of site | Private |
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| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Created by | Aza Steel, R. Todd Mackey, Advait Shinde |
| Industry | Cloud computing security, Network security, Classroom management, Web filtering for schools, Mobile device management |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Current status | Active |
GoGuardian is an education-focused software-as-a-service provider that offers Chromebook management and web filtering in schools, and is used primarily by district administrators. Its feature set includes Chromebook filtering, monitoring, and management, as well as usage analytics, activity flagging, and theft recovery for any device running the Chrome Operating System (Chrome OS).[1] GoGuardian also offers filtering functionality for third-party tools such as YouTube.[2] These services enable school administrators to monitor student activity online, filter potentially harmful or distracting content, and recover lost or stolen devices.
History
GoGuardian was founded in 2014 by Aza Steel, R. Todd Mackey, and Advait Shinde. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.[3] As of June 2015, GoGuardian claimed to be active in over 1,600 of the estimated 15,000 school districts in the United States.[4]
In January 2015, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) chose GoGuardian to support their 1:1 device rollout program to 661,000 students. Chromebooks are one of the device options in LAUSD’s 1:1 rollout. This partnership provides LAUSD with device tracking and grade-level-specific filtering capabilities, and facilitates compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).[5]
In August 2015, the company announced a channel partnership with the Sydney-based company, Cloud Distribution, as part of its plan to expand globally.[6][7]
In September 2015, the company unveiled GoGuardian for Teachers. The tool is designed to help teachers manage Chromebook usage in their classrooms and monitor student activity on the device.[8][9] The goal of the tool is to help keep students on-task and away from inappropriate content.[10]
In January 2016, GoGuardian announced the launch of Google Classroom Integration for GoGuardian for Teachers.[11]
In January 2016, two of the company's co-founders, Aza Steel and Advait Shinde, were named to Forbes magazine's annual "30 Under 30" list in the Education category.[12]
In September 2016, GoGuardian signed the Student Privacy Pledge, co-created by the Future of Privacy Forum and the Software and Information Industry Association.[13]
References
- ^ "GoGuardian Builds Chromebook Security for the Digital Classroom". Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "GoGuardian: Chromebook Monitoring, Filtering, and Anti-Theft for Schools". EdTech Roundup. Oct 14, 2014.
- ^ "GoGuardian | CrunchBase". www.crunchbase.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Scalability and Infrastructure". GoGuardian. June 30, 2015.
- ^ "LAUSD Gets GoGuardian's Suite Of Solutions To Implement Chromebooks". iSchool Guide. Jan 24, 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-07-09.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Press Release: Cloud Distribution and GoGuardian Announce Chromebook Security Partnership". prwire.com.au. PRWire. Aug 19, 2015.
- ^ "Cloud Distribution adds GoGuardian to vendor lineup". ARN. Aug 20, 2015.
- ^ "GoGuardian Launches Chromebook Management Tool for Teachers". The Journal. Sep 9, 2015.
- ^ "GoGuardian Announces Nationwide Rollout of Digital Learning Solution". Yahoo Finance. Sep 10, 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-09-16.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Meyer, Lisa (September 9, 2015). "GoGuardian Launches Chromebook Management Tool for Teachers". The Journal. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ^ "GoGuardian Announces Google Classroom Integration | Business Wire". www.businesswire.com. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ^ "30 Under 30 2016: Education". Forbes. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ^ "Student Privacy Compliance". GoGuardian. Retrieved 2016-08-29.