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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

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What does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? How do I get started with meeting CIPA requirements? E-rate support is limited to the services required to bring broadband into, and provide it throughout, schools and libraries as well as some basic maintenance of these connections. What if I get audited?

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Teaching Online During COVID-19

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They are invested in teaching their classes and suddenly it seems impossible to meet yearly goals, build lifelong learners. Check with your local broadband provider to see if they have free access programs. Have a frequent virtual meeting via Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom, or an option through your LMS.

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Three Digital Equity Leaders Call to Action for Students Without Home Internet Access

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The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. To Infinity and Beyond All three districts are looking to the future.

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Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

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Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” This setting allows Hāpara Filter to analyze webcam feeds and screen sharing for Zoom and Google Meet class sessions. That means learning time won’t be disrupted.

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Celebrating School Library Month with Buncee and PebbleGo

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The American Library Association (ALA) wants to promote the idea that “libraries are places to get connected to technology by using broadband, computers, and other resources. Meet the Author. Libraries also offer opportunities to connect with media, programs, ideas, and classes—in addition to books.”. Capstone loves librarians!

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Angela Maiers Tonight - LOTS of 2014 Global Education Conference Updates - Proposal Deadline, Keynotes, and Volunteering

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Sunday, October 19th - Saturday, October 25th Digital Citizenship Week , Join us for Digital Citizenship Week and engage students, teachers, and families in your community in thinking critically, behaving safely, and participating responsibly online. What can colleges do to help foster strong digital citizens?

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Early Literacy in the U.S.: Building a Pathway to Opportunity for All

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Recent research is fueling debate about the role that digital media may play in strengthening educational opportunities for all students. Common Sense has been among the nation’s pivotal advocates in promoting digital citizenship and inclusion and in leading efforts to reverse the " app gap."