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How Deledao Reduced IT Burden and Empowered Teachers at Mandel Jewish Day School 

Organization: Mandel Jewish Day School

 

Location: Ohio

 

Grade Levels: PK-8

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Devices: Chromebooks, Windows 

Managing online distractions was a daily struggle for Seth Guren, the Tech Admin at Mandel Jewish Day School, until he discovered Deledao.  

 

Unlike his previous solution, which required constant manual intervention, Deledao’s AI-Powered Filtering and Classroom Management tools kept students on-task while giving time back to Seth and class control to the teachers.  

 

With Deledao, Seth created a more efficient, distraction-free learning environment where both students and teachers could thrive. 

The Challenge

Managing online access in a Jewish school environment was a daunting task for Seth Guren, the Tech Admin at Mandel Jewish Day School. His previous filtering solution was widely recognized but lacked the efficiency and flexibility he needed. 

 

“The previous filter and classroom management I used required me to set up safe times and individual classroom rules for everybody. I have too many classes and I’m only one person. I have to watch out for all the students going off task on their school devices, which kills my time every day. That’s not how I want to spend my day.”  

 

One of the biggest issues Seth faced was managing online gaming. While some Jewish schools struggled more with YouTube and inappropriate online videos, games were the primary distraction in his institution. Teachers had little control over content filtering, and any unblock requests had to go through Seth. 

 

"Teachers emailed me all the time to unblock a website they wanted to use. Since there's only one of me, it often took up to an hour to get back to teachers. By that time, their class was over." 

 

Furthermore, teachers were overwhelmed by the previous classroom management tool, leading to an overreliance on Seth for monitoring and filtering tasks. The inefficiencies in the system meant that both teachers and students were not getting the best possible digital learning experience.  

Finding a solution

Seth first learned about Deledao at a Prizmah meeting, and the solution immediately stood out from the crowd.

“Many schools I know were already using the big name in K12 filtering and classroom management. When we saw a preview of what Deledao's patented AI could do differently, it piqued the interest of multiple schools at the Prizmah meeting. It was an easy decision to try it out. Deledao seemed different, and we need something different now because the rules of filtering have changed.
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Seth Guren

Tech Admin

Mandel Jewish Day School

During the pilot with Deledao, Seth saw an immediate improvement. Unlike the big-name solution he was using before, which required constant manual adjustments, Deledao's patented real-time AI proactively identified gaming and redirected students back to their assignments. Teachers were also empowered with greater control, allowing them to manage content in real time without waiting for IT intervention. 

 

"Deledao has really helped tone down the number of sneaky games students play because teachers had trouble with the previous solution. It was cumbersome to use. I get the frustration teachers feel. I'm a technology classroom teacher, too." 

 

"As an admin in the Deledao platform, I can set the policy for teachers that certain websites or categories are non-negotiable. I tell them that these are blocked for students to save time in class and to save them the battle with students. But now I can also tell teachers that you have control in your own classroom. If teachers want to let students listen to music in class, teachers can unblock it themselves instead of waiting for me." 

 

Another key advantage was the ability for teachers to interact discreetly with students. Through Deledao's classroom management tools, teachers could quietly guide students without disrupting the entire class. The feature of chatting with students directly in the Teacher Portal significantly improved classroom engagement and efficiency. 

 

"Teachers can get in the Teacher Portal and say, hey, you look like you're struggling with this question. So that's worked out much better for everybody. The whole class won't know that this one student needs more help or more managing." 

 

"Deledao was definitely better than what we had in place, so we bought the filter and classroom management solutions." 

The Result  

The implementation of Deledao led to transformative results for Seth and his school: 

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  1. Reduced IT Burden: With patented real-time AI-driven filtering, Seth no longer had to manually approve or block content constantly. The system learned and adapted, reducing his workload significantly. 
     

  2. Enhanced Teacher Control: Teachers can now unblock content instantly when needed, allowing for more seamless lesson plans without the need for IT intervention. 
     

  3. Improved Classroom Focus: The number of students attempting to bypass filters dropped significantly. Many students even admitted they had stopped trying, realizing that the AI was too effective. "I definitely saw the trend of students going off task go down. It's been a really great experience in that sense." 
     

  4. Better Student Interactions: By implementing scheduled screen-free breaks during the day, Seth encouraged students to engage in real-world interactions rather than spending all their free time on computers. Deledao also gave students the agency to provide feedback. "I tell students, if you think something shouldn't be blocked, use the comment box on the block page to tell me. I'll review it and unblock it for you."
     

  5. Positive Administrative and Teacher Feedback: "My Head of School and Principal both love that we have more control with Deledao. They have been huge fans of it and agree that it's essential for our school to keep the attention span in the classroom." Seth shared that teachers also appreciated the newfound control and time savings. Teachers recognized its value in maintaining a safe online environment. 

 

Deledao provided a smarter, more efficient way to manage digital learning in a Jewish school environment. As Seth put it, "Using Deledao to watch students is no different than if I was watching students. I hired a team of computers to do my job for me, which is what AI is supposed to do." The solution not only improved online safety but also allowed teachers and students to focus on what truly mattered—learning. 

 

"I have recommended Deledao to other schools! I'd say that even if you're using any of the big names in K12 filtering and classroom management, try Deledao. Deledao is more of a set it and forget it solution so you can get back to your day." 

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