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The benefits of using a web filter for digital learning

Hapara

More than that, though, if you choose the right web filter, it should also support learning. Let’s explore the ways web filter software benefits learning in K-12. Toni also explained, “Our kids have learning differences. Plus, they give students the chance to make digital citizenship decisions as learning is happening.

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7 digital citizenship resources for educators and parents

eSchool News

More children than ever have easy access to mobile devices at home and in school, making it critical to impart strong digital citizenship lessons to students. Teenagers’ social media use has doubled in recent years , from 34 percent who reported using social media multiple times a day in 2012 to 70 percent reporting the same today.

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Key Digital Innovations for Today’s Education Professionals

Ask a Tech Teacher

6 Key trends in education to be looking at, from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Key Digital Innovations for Today’s Education Professionals The digital transformation is underway, and while its impact on society is undeniable, education is among the most disproportionately affected areas.

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Why Teach Digital Citizenship in 2022

Fractus Learning

By teaching the children good digital citizenship, you are keeping your children safe and helping them build an online presence they’ll be proud of…even at the age of 80. 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship. 1 – Digital Access. Buying and selling goods online makes you part of the digital commerce community.

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Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn

Ask a Tech Teacher

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). Blended Learning. assess success at completion. Elementary Math.

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

Across schools, students use devices like Chromebooks for learning because it has many advantages. It’s essential for schools to keep private information secure and block content that gets in the way of learning. As educators, we have an obligation to create safe environments no matter where students learn. DNS filtering.

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Digital Literacy–Too Important to Skip

Ask a Tech Teacher

The focus on online learning, thanks to COVID, has made that even more critical. IT Pro has an interesting article discussing the importance of digital literacy: Digital literacy is as important as reading and writing, Vodafone claims. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.