Summary of Greenville Co. Schools blocks YouTube on devices due to potential access to inappropriate videos
- How to use YouTube if it is blocked?
- How to get past the blocked websites at school?
- Why do schools block YouTube?
- How to watch any YouTube video in school?
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To watch YouTube at school when it’s blocked, you can use a VPN, a proxy site, a browser extension, the Google Translate trick, or try downloading videos; however, always consider your school’s rules, as bypassing restrictions could lead to disciplinary action. Common methods involve masking your traffic with a VPN or proxy, using a “browser-in-a-browser” service, or accessing content through Google Translate or other platforms like Code.org or NewPipe (for Android).
Methods to Try
This video demonstrates how to use a proxy to unblock YouTube:
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IrwinTech
YouTube · Feb 4, 2023
VPN (Virtual Private Network): A VPN encrypts your traffic and routes it through a different server, masking your activity from the school network; reputable ones may require payment.
Proxy Websites: Go to a proxy site (like Apache Night), type youtube.com into its search bar, and browse within the proxy’s window.
Browser Extensions: Look for unblocking extensions or use a “browser-in-a-browser” extension that opens a separate browser instance.
Google Translate Trick: Enter youtube.com into Google Translate, then click the translated link to access YouTube through the translation service.
Download Videos: Some platforms (like Code.org) offer downloads for educational videos, allowing offline viewing.
Mobile Hotspot/Different Network: Use your phone’s data if allowed, as it bypasses the school’s Wi-Fi filters.
You can also watch this video for another method to unblock YouTube:
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Thrive Media
YouTube · Feb 9, 2023
Important Considerations
School Policy: Bypassing network restrictions may violate your school’s Acceptable Use Policy, leading to consequences.
Security: Use reputable VPNs and be cautious with free proxies, as they can pose security risks.
Device-Specific: Some methods, like NewPipe, only work on Android devices.
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Greenville Co. Schools blocks YouTube on devices due to potential access to inappropriate videos
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Greenville County Schools (GCS) announced that they are blocking YouTube on all student devices after a recent change allowed students to potentially access inappropriate content.
Officials said this change means students can no longer access YouTube videos from their Chromebooks at school or home.
According to officials, recent changes made by YouTube and its parent company Google, allowed students to possibly see videos that include violent or sexual content. Officials stated that the content is shown through “YouTube Shorts,” which are videos under 60 seconds that cannot be blocked or filtered by the district.
GSC, along with other districts, reportedly notified Google about the issue. However, officials said Google reported that it wouldn’t be possible to block all of the inappropriate content without blocking YouTube entirely.
GSC officials stated that not blocking YouTube would violate the Federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which requires the district to adopt and implement an Internet safety policy. More information regarding the district’s policy can be found on their website.
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