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How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

A December 2022 report from Internet Safety Labs confirmed that 96 percent of school apps shared student data with third parties, and 28 percent exposed kids to advertising. Here are some recommendations to support your school’s commitment to student safety and privacy while ensuring students have access to technology that…

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

But how do we protect learners while they are working online? Let’s take a look at how to safeguard students and block websites in K-12 schools. Abide by internet safety laws. The discounts give schools financial assistance for internet connectivity. How to manually block URLs . URL filtering.

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23 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety

Graphite Blog

Educators' approach to internet safety in the classroom has changed as the technology and our use of it continues to evolve. In the past, digital citizenship lessons on internet safety focused more on dos and don'ts, like do create safe passwords and don't talk to strangers online. Internet Traffic Light.

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17 K-8 Digital Citizenship Topics

Ask a Tech Teacher

Learning has no temporal or geographic borders, and is available wherever students and teachers find an internet connection. This vast landscape of resources is often free, but this cerebral trek through the online world requires students know how to do it safely, securely, and responsibly. How do you do it, in your school?

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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Students are more exposed to the internet than ever. Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. There are tools available to serve as internet guardrails until a culture of digital literacy and responsible use sets in.

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How to Set Healthy Screen Time Habits: A Guide for Parents

Waterford

While older generations needed to learn how to use digital media, our children face a different task: managing and using screen time in healthy ways. Read on to learn all about types of screen time, how much screen time the experts recommend, and how to set healthy digital media habits at home. Sources : Sigman, A. Sweetser, P.,

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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?