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It’s late 2015 and we’re still overblocking the Internet

Dangerously Irrelevant

It’s late 2015, we’re still overblocking the Internet, and the blame is on us as administrators… I read a post recently that stressed yet again how access to the wide range of the Internet is an equity issue. Image credit: Save the Internet Net Neutrality protest , Steve Rhodes.

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

Waterford

Low-income students are most likely to use screen time excessively, in part because their families may not have access to non-digital educational resources.[6] On average, children have regular access to at least five different screens at home.[1] Give your child internet safety tips as part of discussing healthy screen time.

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6 Student Suggestions to Improve Web Filtering

Securly

The following are real student responses from an international survey we conducted during Summer 2015. I feel like web filtering at school is definitely necessary, however, this type of filtering is not usually used at home and therefore they [students] are not really being taught to use the Internet safely. Quick Whitelisting. “At

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How PS1X in the Bronx Does Digital Citizenship

Graphite Blog

Regardless of their access to devices or internet at home, she aims to give students at PS1X Courtlandt School in the South Bronx, New York, the tools they need to thrive and succeed in a world of media and technology. The skills learned could help them with not only online safety but a variety of life skills.

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How Common Sense Is Helping NYC Welcome Cell Phones into Schools

Graphite Blog

On March 2nd, 2015, they are lifting their cell phone ban and empowering schools to make instructional decisions regarding the use of personal devices for learning. Common Sense''s comprehensive K-12 curriculum has lessons for each grade level on topics like Internet safety, privacy, and digital footprints.

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5 Tips to Increase Parental Engagement in the 21st Century Classroom – From Courtney Pepe

EdTechTeacher

” Obviously Eitner is doing a good job satisfying his constituents as he was nominated for a 2015 Bammy award for Superintendent of the Year. No one has access to my personal cell phone number and information travels faster than the old-fashioned snow chain. Parents want information in a speedy, simplistic manner.”