The Innovative Educator

MAY 22, 2016

Many students and teachers are in districts like Wake County where they are subjected to policies, guidelines, and mandates that they rarely have any say in. These guidelines serve as a companion to the 13 and older guidelines and have been positively received by stakeholders. Y ou can access everything at [link].

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Social Media Guidelines Schoology Edmodo 58

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

However, to achieve CIPA compliance, districts must adopt an Internet Safety Policy (ISP) that utilizes web content filtering technology to protect students from harmful online content while ensuring the security of their personal information as mandated by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA).

Student Data Privacy 98

Student Data Privacy Data EdTech Internet Safety 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying—what is it.

Digital Citizenship 307

Digital Citizenship Social Media Video Guidelines 307

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2024

An elementary schooler in the same district couldn’t access a picture of record-breaking sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner to add to a writing assignment. CIPA, a federal law passed in 2000, requires schools seeking subsidized internet access to keep students from seeing obscene or harmful images online—especially porn.

Social Media 77

Social Media Libraries Elementary Advocacy 77

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying—what is it.

Digital Citizenship 217

Digital Citizenship Social Media Video Guidelines 217

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Bring Your Own Device (BOYD) is becoming an increasingly popular option for schools as they look to give students more access to technology. For example, not all students have their own devices or access to the same type of technology. Organization and streamlined workflow are two other important benefits of using BYOD in education.

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BYOD Digital Divide Education Guidelines 100

Graphite Blog

MARCH 28, 2017

Social media is an increasingly important part of students' lives; in fact, the average teen spends over an hour a day using social media. To be true digital citizens, our students need teachers who model pro-social, creative, and responsible social media use.

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Social Media Guidelines Student Data Privacy Digital Citizenship 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 12, 2022

If our students continue to have access via social media to unchecked racist propaganda and flawed history, they will be vulnerable to committing racial violence. Instead, it is an academic concept that emerged from studying how race and racism are embedded in legal systems and government policies.

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Social Media Policies Guidelines Training 94

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

There are endless distractions for kids these days—from games to music and social media. And as technology platforms have accelerated over the years, her job has increasingly involved keeping up with the ways young people use social media, and advising parents, teachers and even tech companies about what they need to know.

Social Media 130

Social Media How To Smartphone Policies 130

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2019

By the time today’s digital natives enter high school, most of them have already been using devices, computers, the internet, and social media for years. Related: How to craft useful, student-centered social media policies. Here’s how we do it at our district. A 6-step digital citizenship plan.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Guidelines Tablets 111

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Youth activists have long been at the forefront of the movement for abortion rights, calling for intersectional, inclusive and equitable access. Others are turning to social media to fill in gaps when traditional forms of education are either disappearing or insufficient. Sadly, this moment, though a crisis, is not new for them.

Advocacy 120

Advocacy Guidelines Social Media Accessibility 120

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Find out why Chris thinks that cell phones don’t belong in schools, why we should delay access, and how to better protect our students (and children) in a technology-driven world. Use a student code of conduct or acceptable use policy. Implement an “away for the day” personal device policy. See: Copyright Policy.

Policies 65

Policies Guidelines Social Media Outcomes 65

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying—what is it.

Digital Citizenship 201

Digital Citizenship Social Media Video Guidelines 201

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

In an effort to provide more definitive answers, districts, schools and a handful of states have begun issuing guidelines on shaping the school day into something both manageable and productive for students. Variable Guidelines Still, some things are a given, Rice says. I made that up and any other number you get, someone made it up.

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Guidelines Online Learning Digital Divide Study 217

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2019

Balancing access to educational resources with security needs remains a top challenge for school district IT leaders, according to new findings from the Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning. As technology improves, so do solutions to keep students and teachers safe in school buildings and on school networks.

Guidelines 51

Guidelines Social Media Policies Training 51

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying—what is it.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Social Media Video 185

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Despite the influx of capital, employers, schools and policymakers are only just beginning to harness the sector’s advancements in the delivery, accessibility and effectiveness of education technology. hours on social media. Since 2017, investment has accelerated with $14 billion allocated, according to research firm HolonIQ.

Trends 169

Trends EdTech Education Company 169

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying—what is it.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Social Media Video 153

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The debate is raging on social media, school email chains, and even around the dinner table. Next, we need clear guidelines and requirements for reopening that are based on our evolving scientific understanding of this disease.

Online Learning 138

Online Learning Broadband Report Guidelines 138

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

And when I peer into classrooms, I see students tuning out their peers and teachers and focusing instead on YouTube and social media. I have guidelines for cellphone and smartphone use, but it’s a constant struggle to keep kids engaged in lessons and off their phones. Earbuds and brightly colored headphones are everywhere.

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Smartphone Accessibility Learning Social Media 40

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Leveraging social media to teach students has been a huge win for me in the classroom. I’m forever grateful that Tara Martin taught us all how to annotate text through social media. . I had been hesitant to join social media beyond Facebook at the time. Click To Tweet. Guest Post by Carly Black. Self-paced.

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Google Social Media Facebook Course 101

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Maybe you’re ready to verbally spar because of genuine concerns you have about the content being pushed to young children in the wide range of media accessible to them. They sometimes only focus on social media or TV. Check your school policy on classroom libraries, choice reading, and parent approval for book lists.

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Libraries Handbook Policies Study 93

Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 19, 2013

Those of us who are immersed in a world where the use of social media is so sustained, embedded and familiar, forget that many schools still ban the use of Web 2.0 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.

Social Media 57

Social Media Guidelines Policies Tools 57

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. Thirty-six said they did not have adequate internet access. Sci-Hub can instantly provide access to more than two-thirds of all scholarly articles.

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EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

The 21st Century Principal

MAY 23, 2011

As school leaders we need “to lead the conversation about connectivity and involve students in the creation of policies.” We also need to take advantage of what our students know when it comes to developing policy. It’s time to end the ban on students being able to access cell phones and Facebook pages during the school day.

Technology 106

Technology Social Media Mobility Facebook 106

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

New rules for K12 cybersecurity The Biden Administration’s new proposal comes on the heels of a report from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity , which offers guidelines for schools to help bolster defenses.

Software 52

Software Data Training Report 52

Fractus Learning

AUGUST 5, 2022

1 – Digital Access. Digital access is full electronic participation in society. Although statistics show that 98% of 18-24-year-old Americans are internet users, it doesn’t mean they have access at home. They can’t afford it, don’t see the need for it, or digital access is not available to them. Globally 2.14

Digital Citizenship 52

Digital Citizenship Social Media Accessibility Survey 52

Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2019

Often, the most popular apps “are what teachers are discovering at conferences, reading online, and across social media,” according to Dan Carroll, chief product officer of Clever. Inside the Library The Library is not yet open to everyone; only teachers in districts that have integrated with Clever can access it.

EdTech 116

EdTech Libraries Software Company 116

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying—what is it.

Digital Citizenship 45

Digital Citizenship Social Media Video Guidelines 45

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2020

When not in an online class, Aiyana Edwards, 18, who’s in her second year at Spelman College in Atlanta, can be found texting first-time and young voters, eager to empower her peers at the historically Black women’s college to vote for the people and policies that best align with the changes they want to see in their communities.

Groups 78

Groups Advocacy Guidelines Social Media 78

Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Which policies and procedures will help me get the most out of teaching with technology? It involves information about students, information from students, families, schools, third-party administrators, terms of service and privacy policies, hackers, and many other things to consider. If so, what are they? Get familiar with the law.

Technology 68

Technology Digital Citizenship Policies LMS 68

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Prior to FERPA, schools could release a child’s records to third parties, such as the government or the police, without parental consent or even without allowing parents access to those records. Thousands of companies monitor social media for mentions of their company and products. without parental consent.

Student Data Privacy 40

Student Data Privacy Data Pearson Social Media 40

EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This can be done digitally with an accessible slideshow or clear instructions for students to begin working straight away. Classroom Rules and Expectations This section begin with a school culture discussion related to acceptable use / digital citizenship policies. 55 for “Guidelines for Online Sharing”. 12 for an example.

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Classroom Digital Citizenship LMS Strategy 115

The Cornerstone for Teachers

JUNE 24, 2020

You know up until this point, if you’re subscribed to my email list or if you follow me on social media, that I’ve been advocating for teachers to use this first part of your summer break to rest and recuperate. I believe now is the time to be advocating for what’s best for teachers AND kids.

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Social Media Resources System Strategy 98

MindShift

MARCH 16, 2020

Some schools have the support systems in place that will make the transition easier, while many others have students who do not have reliable internet access. Finally, if school policy allows, individual calls and check-ins to support struggling students is crucial, as distance learning particularly disadvantages students who struggle.

Resources 66

Resources Learning Khan Academy Survey 66

The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2017

In recent years, a small chorus of advocates and policy wonks have pointed out that most EBS license holders don’t actually use their free spectrum. Yet, the fact remains that too many students still scrounge for the vital internet access their classmates (and technology-enamored school reformers) take for granted.

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Broadband Mobility Digital Divide Learning 87

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2017

” These beliefs are readily amplified and shared by the very “network effects” baked into the infrastructure of social media platforms. But blaming social media is too easy and too simplistic. And in today’s information environment, all these stories have seemingly become a lot less “fringe.”

Technology 71

Technology Education Facebook Social Media 71