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Colleges Face Investigations Over Whether Their Use of Social Media Follows Accessibility Regulations

Edsurge

Nearly 200 colleges face federal civil rights investigations opened in 2019 about whether they are accessible and communicate effectively to people with disabilities. Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards.

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

Hapara

As K-12 schools increasingly rely on online resources in day-to-day instruction, safety takes on new proportions. It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education?

Ask a Tech Teacher

While many organizations differ in their recommendations, here are general guidelines you may find useful: Infants (0-18 months): Screen time is not recommended for infants, except video chatting with family or friends. Block and Report : Most social media platforms and websites have tools to block and report abusive users.

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ISTE Certification 02

Dangerously Irrelevant

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines.

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5 Edtech tools to try out this year

Neo LMS

Here are five tools that offer a lot of possibilities for students to create, to explore, to develop digital citizenship skills, and which promote social-emotional learning (SEL) skills as well. Each of these can be used at any grade level with any content area and provide educators with resources to get started right away. Final tips.

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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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Teaching Using News Articles: Helpful Tips and Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Unfortunately, a sizable portion of online news stories, especially those circulating on social media sites are fake news, false information, disinformation, misinformation, or downright propaganda. The following are some of the resources that can help you effectively integrate news articles in your teaching: I.

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