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

Hapara

The third is the Children’s Internet Protection Act or CIPA. It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Why are K-12 schools required by law to filter the internet? What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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Creating a safe environment for online learning

Neo LMS

When setting up passwords for online access, students must use a complicated password that includes letters, numbers, and special characters. On the subject of communications, it is also a good idea to put guidelines in place for the types of emails that your students should and shouldn’t open.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. During the pandemic, schools became more reliant on tech than ever. But many companies aren’t being as careful.

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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

Complying with CIPA & COPPA While Still Protecting Student Data Privacy In using the internet in classrooms, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires schools to monitor students’ online activity and educate them about appropriate behavior on the internet.

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World Password Day — It’s Today!

Ask a Tech Teacher

On January 1, 1983, when the Internet was invented, mankind agreed to a binary choice: Invent passwords or forever regret their absence. Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. How to manage passwords.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. During the pandemic, schools became more reliant on tech than ever. But many companies aren’t being as careful.

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

There are some handy guidelines for the proper role of technology in education. Using the Internet for research will increase student enthusiasm about finding things out on their own.[7]. Be sure to introduce your students to Internet safety and elements of digital citizenship as a key focus. ASCD InService.