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Exploring different types of web filters for K-12 schools

Hapara

If a school receives E-rate program discounts for Internet access, they need to follow CIPA guidelines, including implementing a web filter. In this case, IT staff set up the filter as a program directly onto each school computer or tablet. Schools must filter or block online access to obscene or harmful images and pornography.

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Online Magazine Mastery: Create with the Best Tools

Kitaboo on EdTech

They are electronic versions of traditional print magazines specifically designed for viewing on digital devices like tablets and smartphones. Carefully assess the overall layout to ensure it aligns with your brand’s visual palette. One such medium that has gained the spotlight over the years is digital magazines.

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How to make your school IT budget go further

Vizor

Schools should establish a device care policy that outlines the rules and guidelines for device care. ITIL is a set of standards and guidelines for managing IT services and processes, such as service design, service transition, service operation, and continual service improvement.

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Learn How to Play a Musical Instrument on Your Smart Phone

Ask a Tech Teacher

Your smartphone or tablet is your gateway to the world of music. The app allows the use of either an electric or acoustic guitar, and it employs the tablet or phone’s microphone to hear what the student plays to assess progress. Do you want to learn how to play an instrument or sing?

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Bring Your Textbook to Life! 18 Ideas

Teacher Reboot Camp

I gave my high school students requirements, such as they had to have the class participate in at least one hands-on activity, give us a timeline, use multimedia materials to present information, give an interactive assessment/reading/listening. Give guidelines, rubrics, checklists, and examples on what students need to complete their task.

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Research Reveals Factors That Help Students Achieve Learning Gains with Education Apps; Findings Outlined in New Research Brief from SmartEdTech

techlearning

March 20, 2018 — Schools are spending billions of dollars on Chromebooks, tablets, and other digital devices to support the delivery of personalized learning opportunities for students based on assessment data and analytics, but are they achieving a learning return on this investment?

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Protecting Student Privacy on Social Media: Do's and Don'ts for Teachers

Graphite Blog

Establish Transparent, FERPA-Compliant Policies DO: Locate and review your school or district's social media guidelines. DON'T: Start using social media in your classroom if there are no guidelines or consent forms. DO: Use photo-editing tools on your phone or tablet. DO: Look out for name tags and jerseys. jpg").