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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. In this case, unfortunately, some webpages that could be helpful for student research or class activities are not accessible. Then students can access the webpage for learning exercises. URL filtering.

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Understanding concepts: What is digital citizenship?

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At the same time, schools need to respect learners by providing equitable access to devices and the internet. Digital access Digital etiquette Digital law Examples: Even if your school provides 1:1 devices, learners may not be able to work online if they’re at home. Have you seen a learner take out their phone during class?

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17 things to know about K-12 OER textbooks

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You can download the textbook and access it on a device, without needing to pay a fee for the book or a subscription. Because OER textbooks are digital, teachers and learners can access them online or download them to their devices. With easy access to OER options online, differentiated instruction doesn’t have to be complicated.

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A New School Model Helps Rural Districts Boost Enrollment and Ensure Student Success

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Students have steadily headed to larger schools, where they believed they had more access to more academic resources. But if Bentley was going to compete with bigger schools, its students still needed more options in terms of class choice and access to high quality academic content. Share resources, assignments and more.

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What are the nine elements of digital citizenship?

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Digital access Not all families have access to technology, such as devices, digital resources and internet connectivity. As a school, it’s important to give every student equitable access to technology for learning, despite their socioeconomic status.

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Assessing the effectiveness of cloud-based web filters for K-12 schools

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Today’s students are learning on computers, tablets and mobile-devices and using the internet for class activities, research, assessments, communication and collaboration. When learners are logged into their school Google account, Hāpara Filter works on computers, tablets and mobile devices, as well as Android, macOs and Windows.

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How to analyze the effectiveness of a web filter for digital learning

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In that case, some web filters won’t block the website and learners end up being able to access it. Many web filters don’t block Google Sites, so they slip through, and the games are accessible to learners. The best web filter should restrict any distracting content on a page. Learning shouldn’t be confined to campus.