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How to Keep Students at the Center of Your Digital Transformation

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Rod Carnill speaking (Source: Hapara) “I always start with the pedagogy,” says Amy Miller, a middle school tech coach in Frederick County. They selected Hapara Highlights for its focus on visible personalized learning, which aligned with their goals. Even with the best of intentions, you cannot force tech into a lesson. “If

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

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It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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Why H?para for Alberta schools?

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para has become an international edtech company that supports learner equity and learning excellence. para, students have access to, and ownership of the tools that best support them as learners. para to provide free access to the Student Dashboard Digital Backpack for every student in the province this school year.

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10 ways to foster deeper learning in the classroom with technology

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There are countless ways students can use technology in the classroom to complete inquiry-based projects , for instance a teacher could have students research a structure with a specific purpose, such as an amusement park, zoo, or company and then design their own building using Google Drawing. They can also brainstorm ideas with Note.ly

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

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Under CIPA, schools must: block websites or filter learners’ internet access to inappropriate and harmful pictures. You need to update these categories often, though some web filters come with databases that the company updates periodically. Then students can access the webpage for learning exercises. Keyword filtering.

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Why student Cameron Samuels challenged their school’s internet filter and censorship

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voices have been rising up to limit the content learners can access in school. And that is not only discriminatory, but it is a matter of life or death when a student cannot access suicide prevention lifelines, affirming resources that are vital to students navigating their queer identities.

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10 of the best K-12 sources for digital textbooks online

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While textbook publishing companies now offer digital versions, you can also find open textbook options online. Digital textbooks are textbooks that teachers and learners can access online or download to their devices. In addition, educators and learners can access them on multiple devices at any time. . LibreTexts.

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