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The impact of web filters on network performance in K-12 schools

Hapara

? Listen to an audio version of this post: The internet’s central role in K-12 classrooms gives students access to a wealth of resources for research and discovery. How web filters function in the K-12 setting Internet filters work by blocking or allowing access to websites.

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4 Tips for Effective Virtual Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

Social distancing guidelines pushed many districts to deliver PD online to support educators and help them manage their online classrooms. Online sessions are more accessible, flexible and budget-friendly. But with the coronavirus pandemic, virtual professional development sessions became the norm too.

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . It is crucial that educators understand the ways student data is collected and secured on all technological platforms so that they do not violate legal or ethical guidelines. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25.

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4 Tips for Effective Virtual Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

Social distancing guidelines pushed many districts to deliver PD online to support educators and help them manage their online classrooms. Online sessions are more accessible, flexible and budget-friendly. But with the coronavirus pandemic, virtual professional development sessions became the norm too.

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Resources and educational tools launched to support children’s mental health

eSchool News

The ground-breaking partnership will provide students using eduu.school with direct access to support via Kooth.com, including an anonymous self-referral platform, magazines, forums, activity centres and text-based, professional counselling. www.gluu.tech. About Kooth. We are the UK’s leading online mental health platform.

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Providers Rise to Meet the Challenge of K–12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

Analysis of student data allows educators to identify at-risk students and implement further research into what does and does not work in the classroom. Access and Participation: Users have the right to access their data and, if necessary, edit the information. Katelyn has a degree in Childhood and Adolescent Education.

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We need a rethink

Learning with 'e's

There's a very useful and refreshing article by Tom Barrett in this week's TES Magazine entitled 'Education needs to plug into Web 2.0'. type tools in their classrooms. I have been blogging with classes for eight years and these common-sense guidelines always work: 1) Be open to parents and allow them to share any concerns.