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1. What is VuSafe? |
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VuSafe is an online content library that enables schools/districts to create a secure environment for showing Internet-based videos in the classroom. Teachers can use VuSafe to find videos, post them to a VuSafe library, organize the videos using keywords and categories, and share them with their students safely. The service removes all outside content present on sites such as YouTube, eliminating access to inappropriate comments, advertisements or other non-approved videos. |
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2. What is the safe video viewing feature on VuSafe?
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The safe video viewing feature works with the M86 Web Filter or M86 Secure Web Gateway. It enables a school administrator to block direct access to YouTube while allowing open access to approved videos on VuSafe. |
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3. Are there other benefits to VuSafe besides the safe video feature? |
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Yes. VuSafe allows teachers to find videos on YouTube and organize them by categories, such as teacher, class, topic, appropriate age range and tags. This gives teachers a single environment—like a classroom video channel—for assigning videos that students can watch in or out of the classroom. |
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4. How do I access VuSafe? |
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We recommend that a school administrator complete the initial enrollment for the school or district. The administrator can then set up teacher and student access to VuSafe and invite them to the site simply by sending an email. |
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5. My school district is not currently an M86 Security customer. Can we sign up to use VuSafe anyway? |
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Yes. All K-12 institutions can use VuSafe to find and organize videos. However, schools that use an M86 Web Filter or M86 Secure Web Gateway receive an additional benefit that enables administrators to block direct YouTube access, while still allowing full use of VuSafe. |
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6. Do I need special software to use this service? |
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No. VuSafe is a Web-based service that requires no additional software. |
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7. Will I be charged a fee to use VuSafe? |
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No. This is a free service offered to the K-12 education market. |
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8. I forgot my ID or password. How can I recover it? |
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Under the login field, select “I forgot my password”. |
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9. How do I change my account information (email address, telephone number, etc.)? |
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Administrators and teachers can change their account information by selecting “My Profile” after logging on to VuSafe. |
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11. How do I post videos on VuSafe? |
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Teachers can post YouTube videos in several ways, including: simple search and select method; by pasting a video URL into the corresponding field; or by pasting embedded code into the code field. Instructions are available on the “Submit Videos” page. |
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12. How does VuSafe protect students? |
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VuSafe is a self-contained website that enables teachers to post approved video content from YouTube for educational purposes. Unlike YouTube, VuSafe delivers only the video, removing all extraneous content that could be potentially harmful or inappropriate. When used with the M86 Web Filter or M86 Secure Web Gateway, administrators can block direct YouTube access while allowing continued access to approved videos through VuSafe. |
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13. Do I need any special equipment for VuSafe? |
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If you want to use VuSafe to find and organize videos, you do not need special equipment. If you want the capability to block direct YouTube access while still allowing VuSafe access, you will need an M86 Web Filter or M86 Secure Web Gateway. |
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14. Can I use VuSafe with other Internet filters? |
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The site’s safe viewing feature works only with the M86 Web Filter or M86 Secure Web Gateway. |
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15. What is your technical support policy for VuSafe? |
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VuSafe is an easy-to-use Web 2.0 site that helps teachers find, organize and share videos. Because it is a free service, M86 Security does not provide direct customer support for the VuSafe site.
For those using VuSafe with the M86 Web Filter or M86 Secure Web Gateway, please refer to the product user guide on how to set up and use the product with VuSafe. If you experience issues using VuSafe with one of our products, please contact M86 Technical Support.
VuSafe does not work with other Internet filters, Web gateways or routers. M86 does not support or provide technical information on integrating these third-party products with VuSafe. |
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16. What version of the M86 Web Filter or M86 Secure Web Gateway do I need to work with VuSafe? |
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VuSafe will work optimally with the upcoming M86 Web Filter 4.1 and M86 Secure Web Gateway 10.1 versions, which are coming soon. Currently, VuSafe can be used to find, organize and share videos. However, the new product versions will enable schools to use VuSafe while blocking direct YouTube access. |
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17. I have a feature idea for VuSafe, who do I contact? |
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We love feature requests. If you have an idea on how to make VuSafe better, please email us at VuSafe@M86security.com. |
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18. How do I find out more about the M86 Web Filter or M86 Secure Web Gateway? |
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For more information on M86 Security products and services, please contact us online. An M86 representative will contact you via phone or email to answer your questions or provide more information. |
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19. What content can students access on VuSafe? |
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Students are only able to view videos approved by their school or teacher. They are not permitted to post videos or other content to VuSafe. |
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