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How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

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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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23 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety

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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.

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5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers

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5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. Account Breaches Cybercriminals can deploy a variety of techniques, including hacking and credential stuffing, to unlawfully gain access to online profiles.

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How Gaggle Safety Management Fulfills Your Internet Safety Policy

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The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires the adoption and enforcement of an Internet Safety Policy. What is an Internet Safety Policy? An Internet Safety Policy is a set of measures taken to ensure the protection of students using online resources.

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17 K-8 Digital Citizenship Topics

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This used to mean limiting access to the internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) students would be discouraged from using an infinite and fascinating resource. It didn’t work. How do you teach kindergarteners to beware of the digital neighborhood, the home of Legoland and virtual pets?

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

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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?