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Sinclair launches free cybersecurity training for K-12 administrators

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Some common cybersecurity threats faced by K-12 schools include data breaches, BYOD policies, unsecured WiFi networks, insider threats, and lack of security awareness training. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Is it time to double down on digital citizenship training?

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With so many young people having increasing access to technology, is it time for schools to take digital citizenship training more seriously? . What is digital citizenship? Before we dive into why digital citizenship is important, let’s begin with discussing what it is. percent of U.S.

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Addressing the most common parent concerns about BYOD in schools

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BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has taken the education system by storm. There’s been a lot of talk about BYOD in schools, on whether or not it is beneficial for the learning process of students, with serious arguments in both camps. I for one believe BYOD at school is a clear case of the if you can’t fight it, embrace it mantra.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

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Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. In order to impart this knowledge to their students, teachers also had to go through digital literacy training. Districts even integrated the two models to cut costs.

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The Intersection of Project Share, BYOD, and PBL #SXSWedu

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Note for Region XIII ESC - they can provide Symbaloo training,) Google Apps for Education - new to Rockdale. Focuses on digital citizenship. Teaches digital citizenship, problem solving, higher level thinking, meets needs of all types of learners. With PBL and BYOD, everything changes! BYOD pbl sxswedu'

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How Common Sense Is Helping NYC Welcome Cell Phones into Schools

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Individual schools can decide whether they want to incorporate students’ personal technology into classroom learning and can implement a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program. Are you thinking about going BYOD? Here are three important ways Common Sense can help you get started: Provide meaningful digital citizenship instruction.

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

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So it’s a legitimate question: Who teaches students how to use the school’s digital devices and what training do they get to support that responsibility? Who teaches digital citizenship? . What is the campus policy on bringing digital devices from home? Is it a one-off PD day or ongoing?