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How students can safely search the internet

Hapara

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. The internet gives them countless options, but without safeguards in place, there are risks as they search online.

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Creating a safe environment for online learning

Neo LMS

While remote learning technologies are great, there are dangers associated with online learning, including cases of cyberbullying and criminals that use the information they find online to commit identity theft. At most, posting should probably be reduced to sharing class photos and memories without any personal information.

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129 Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics

Ask a Tech Teacher

Copyright Law Explained (fun video, informative, thorough). Information Privacy. Privacy on the internet. Internet safety. Brainpop—online safety. Clicky’s internet safety. Computer safety. Faux Paws Internet Safety. Garfield internet safety. 46 lessons.

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

Hapara

One covers personal information collection for marketing to children, while another protects student education records. The third is the Children’s Internet Protection Act or CIPA. CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy.

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What a Teacher Can Do About Cyberbullying

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Cassie Phillips, is a consultant and internet security expert. She is passionate about sharing information on protecting children from cyberattacks making policy to improve school systems on this topic. Ensure that the school has put in place an internet safety education program.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity in Our Education Systems

EdTech4Beginners

While they appear to be harmless, they could lead to hacks and the stealing of information. Because many young students can be so trusting in giving out information, this may backfire on them. At times, attacks can be insidious in the form of fake email addresses, text messages with various offers, or the opening of file attachments.

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Tech Tip #107: 6 Tips to Avoid Email Phishing

Ask a Tech Teacher

‘Phishing’ is an attempt to steal your personal information by posing as a trusted source (a friend, your bank–like that). More safety tips: How to Teach Internet Safety in K-6. 29 Steps to Internet Safety for Kids. Q: I got an email that looks legitimate, but I’m not sure.