For Schools & Educational Institutions
Supporting safe use on managed school devices
What is Reading Forest?
Reading Forest is a free web application that helps users track and manage their reading. It is designed with safety and educational value in mind, making it suitable for use on school-managed devices.
Reading Record Management
Track books you've read, monitor progress, and take notes to support reading habits
Progress Visualization
View reading progress with graphs to provide a sense of achievement
Cloud Storage Support
Save to Google Drive for access from any device
Child-Friendly Features
Children under 13 can safely use the app with parental consent
Using on School-Managed Devices
Access may be restricted on school devices
Many school districts implement web filtering to protect students. If Reading Forest is not on the allowed list (whitelist), access may be blocked.
Expected Restrictions and Status
| Restriction | Status | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Web Filtering | Request Required | Whitelist addition request is required |
| Local File Storage | Supported | Works with browser storage (localStorage) |
| Google Drive Integration | Varies | Depends on school's Google Workspace settings |
| PWA Installation *See below |
Varies | Can be used as a web app in the browser |
What is PWA (Progressive Web App)?
PWA is a technology that allows you to "install a website like an app" on your smartphone or computer.
- Add icon to home screen - Launch with a single tap
- Works offline - View reading records even without internet
- No app store required - Install directly from browser
On school-managed devices, PWA installation may be restricted by administrator settings. Even in this case, you can still use it as a regular website in the browser.
Protecting Your Reading Records
Important: Data Storage on School Devices
On school-managed devices, browser local storage (localStorage) may be periodically cleared as a security measure. This could result in the loss of reading records saved in Reading Forest.
To protect your valuable reading records, we recommend the following measures.
Data Protection Methods
Method 1: Google Drive Sync (Recommended)
Logging in with your school Google account allows you to save your reading records to Google Drive.
- Open the Login page and log in with your school Google account
- After logging in, select [File]→[Save]→[Cloud] in Reading Forest
- Your reading records will be saved to Google Drive
Once saved, even if the device data is deleted, you can load it from Google Drive via [File]→[Open]→[Cloud].
Some schools may restrict Google Drive integration. If so, try Method 2.
Method 2: Send to Yourself via Email
Even without a home computer, you can backup via your school email.
- In Reading Forest, select [File]→[Save]→[Local]
- The file (.rfnote) will be downloaded
- Create a new email to yourself in your email app
- Attach the .rfnote file and send
Files attached to emails are preserved, so when you want to load your reading records, you can retrieve the file from email and open it in Reading Forest.
Method 3: Manual Upload to Google Drive
If Method 1 (saving directly to Google Drive from Reading Forest) is blocked by security settings, you can manually upload the file to Google Drive.
- In Reading Forest, select [File]→[Save]→[Local]
- The file (.rfnote) will be saved to the device's "Downloads" folder
- Open Google Drive with your school Google account
- In Google Drive, click [New]→[File upload] and upload the .rfnote file
| Method | Requirements | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| ① Google Drive Sync | School Google account | ★★★ Best |
| ② Email Backup | School email address | ★★☆ Good |
| ③ Manual Google Drive Upload | School Google account | ★★☆ Good |
Tip: Make it a habit to backup regularly, such as once a week. Once your reading records are lost, they cannot be recovered.
For IT Administrators: Enabling Google Drive Integration
To enable Google Drive integration for Reading Forest in your school's Google Workspace for Education environment, the following configuration may be required.
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Access Google Admin Console
Log in to admin.google.com. -
Check Security Settings
Navigate to [Security]→[Access and data control]→[API controls]→[Manage third-party app access] -
Allow the App (if needed)
Search for "Reading Forest" or "allisone.co.jp" in the app list. If access is blocked, add it as a trusted application.
Reading Forest only accesses the app-specific folder (AppData) within Google Drive. It does not access other files.
Whitelist Registration Request
Domains to Allow
Please add the following domains to your web filtering whitelist.
www.allisone.co.jp
Request Process
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Contact your IT administrator
Request the web filtering administrator to add the domains to the whitelist. -
Share this page URL
This page contains safety information that can be used as documentation for administrators. -
Review and Approval
After reviewing the safety information, please consider adding the domain to your whitelist if appropriate. -
Verify access
After adding the domain to the whitelist, verify that you can access the following pages:
Safety Information
Child-Friendly Design
No ads are shown to children aged 12 and under. Users aged 13 and older on the free plan may see appropriate ads (paid plans are completely ad-free for all ages).
COPPA Compliant
Compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act for users under 13.
SSL/TLS Encryption
All communications are encrypted for secure data protection.
Minimal Data Collection
Only essential data is collected. Reading records are stored on the user's device (local storage) or Google Drive.
For detailed security information, please see our Security and Data Protection page.
Contact for Educational Institutions
Questions?
For questions about educational use or technical inquiries, please contact us.
Email: support@allisone.co.jp
Tip: Include "[Education]" in the subject line for faster response