Dear WSD Colleagues,
Teachers can play a crucial role in helping substitutes use Blocksi effectively by providing a quick overview of its key features and ensuring they have the necessary access. Since substitutes may be unfamiliar with the tool, a brief walkthrough can empower them to manage student devices confidently, maintain a focused learning environment, and minimize distractions. By offering support, teachers help ensure continuity in classroom expectations and a smoother experience for both students and substitutes.
Tech Tip Tuesday: Blocksi for Substitutes
Blocksi is a classroom management tool that helps monitor and guide student device usage. Teachers can give substitutes temporary access to Blocksi while they are away.
What's on Blocksi?
View student screens in real-time to ensure they stay on task.
Send messages to students for redirection or assistance.
Block or allow websites to limit distractions.
Lock screens when you need full attention.
How to add a Substitute
Log into Blocksi – The regular teacher signs into their Bloksi dashboard.
Go to the Class Settings – Select the class that the substitute will be managing.
Add a Co-Teacher or Substitute – Look for an option to add another teacher (this may be under "Manage Teachers" or "Co-Teachers").
Enter the Substitute’s WSD Email – Use the substitute’s school email address to grant them access.
Set Permissions – Choose what level of control the substitute will have (e.g., viewing screens, blocking sites).
Save Changes – Once added, the substitute should now be able to access the class through Blocksi.
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Wrapping Up
Blocksi is your digital classroom sidekick, keeping students on task and tech distractions in check with just a click!
All the best,
WSD Digital Teaching & Learning Specialists
Monica Widdison, mowiddison@wsd.net DT&L Specialist for Elementary Schools
Alan Rhees, arhees@wsd.net DT&L Specialist for Elementary Schools
Jaymee Barrowes, jabarrowes@wsd.net DT&L Specialist for Secondary Schools
Blake Pope, blpope@wsd.net DT&L Specialist for Secondary Schools
