article thumbnail

World Backup Day March 31st: Student data security

Neo LMS

More than a million cases of child identity theft are reported every year and, as school districts continue to introduce students to new technology and advanced digital curriculum, Internet safety education is becoming an increasingly essential tool when preventing cybercrime. Identity information and personal records.

Data 150
article thumbnail

Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

16] It encompasses skills like internet safety, setting healthy screen time habits, and communicating with others online. Use digital resources (like apps, texts, or social media groups) to keep parents informed about class activities and upcoming assignments.[5]. 6 Quick Tips for Using Technology in the Classroom.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Set Healthy Screen Time Habits: A Guide for Parents

Waterford

Finally, set clear rules and limitations with your child on how much digital media they can access.[5] 5] This can include not only which websites or media they are allowed to view, but also when they are allowed to view it. You could, for example, only allow social media use for fifteen minutes after finishing their homework.

How To 241
article thumbnail

Embrace the medium

Learning with 'e's

But several schools are beginning to address this 'won't write' problem by making it entertaining and productive through the use of social media. Thankfully, more and more educators are using two things kids love, technology and social media, to change that. This post as first published on August 4, 2011.

article thumbnail

How K–12 Schools Can Use Next-Generation Content Filtering to Keep Students Safe

EdTech Magazine

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. Even in the absence of a federal update, K–12 administrators can look carefully at their current internet safety policy. We make things like YouTube safe.