Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Which laws that protect school children involve technology? Technology solutions now support the task of enforcing laws that protect children and education communities. It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you ever stepped into a classroom decked out with technology, but the learning goals for the technology weren’t clear? But if technology isn’t paired with good teaching and a tie-in to the subject matter, what’s the point? What kind of tools and resources do you use?

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

Consider these ways your web filter should support rather than restrict digital learning. The best web filter should promote digital citizenship According to ISTE , digital citizenship helps students understand how to use the internet in positive ways. Learning shouldn’t be confined to campus.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

? Listen to an audio version of this post: Because most classrooms integrate technology now, it’s not enough to teach academic standards. Digital learning can be engaging and meaningful and prepare students for life beyond school. But educators need to balance the benefits of digital learning with protecting students’ wellbeing.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Student agency is a top priority at Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia, and it definitely shows in their approach to technology implementation. Intention and Purpose “If you don’t have a strong intention or purpose to use the technology, then don’t,” says Rod Carnill, the district’s technology director.

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Hapara

MAY 8, 2023

The bottom line is that a school can’t provide unfiltered internet access to minors. Most web filters don’t recognize these as game sites, so kids can easily access them. Amy Traynor, the Educational Technology Specialist at the Briarwood School, explained that teachers may come across other websites that are distracting.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you teach, support educators or manage technology, we have some best practices to help you start the year smoothly with Hāpara. We also believe in transparency and teaching digital citizenship along the way. Educators can access Camp Hāpara anytime. We hope your 2024 school year is the best yet!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

With increases in technology and adapting to both remote and hybrid learning , we have seen them become nimble while embracing innovative pathways to create a more equitable learning experience. This makes it easier for teachers to access student work and provide timely, consistent, formative feedback. Below you can see all that H?para

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Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

? 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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Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

A web filter’s main goal is to block online content that internet users shouldn’t access and keep harmful malware from breaking into a network. When IT staff adds a URL to the allowed list, learners and educators can access that website at any point. In this case, a technology administrator enters domains into a blocked list.

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Hapara

JANUARY 28, 2022

para has provided learning technologies to Alberta school divisions since 2011. para, students have access to, and ownership of the tools that best support them as learners. 545 digital literature and informational text learning resources. para supports opportunity and equity with technology tools .

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Everything was then placed into Google Drive.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

The intentional use of edtech to promote inclusion Through education technology, schools and districts can promote an equitable learning environment that supports diverse populations during these volatile times. They can use educational technology to connect learners with people who are different from them in a meaningful way.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” Hāpara’s content filtering solution for schools only takes a few minutes for technology administrators to set up.

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Hapara

APRIL 7, 2022

Educator Lisa Newson began her career teaching technology to kindergarteners, and after five years in the classroom, she moved over to tech. She recalls a sticky time during the process of technology integration when the culture in the school had begun to lose sync with the district’s larger vision of empowering students. The post H?para

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Hapara

MAY 11, 2022

Closing tabs is crucial when learners encounter harmful or inappropriate content online, but oftentimes educators can get stuck in a constant game of whack-a-mole with learners because their monitoring software doesn’t facilitate ways to develop digital citizenship skills in their students. Students are aware they are being watched.

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Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

Do you understand how to prepare our learners’ digital learning environment so every individual has the elements they need to flexibly accomplish their learning objectives? We can begin by scrutinizing our learners’ technology tools and platforms from the lens of inclusion. Tips to vet edtech tools for accessibility .

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