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

Hapara

CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. Most educational institutions in this category simplify their compliance by purchasing and using a web filter from a reputable company. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. educate them about digital citizenship . Gaming sites, the latest social media sites and online forums can be distracting for kids.

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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. CIPA also requires schools to monitor learners’ online activities and educate them about digital citizenship. But what do K-12 schools use to filter websites?

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What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education

EdTech Magazine

As K–12 schools continue their E-rate processes for 2019, districts should be considering what tools are worth investing in to provide their students with the best outcomes in the coming year. . Digital transformation in schools is already happening at a rapid rate, and there seems to be no sign of slowing down.

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Navigating Social Media as a Parent

Tech Helpful

E-parenting is not an easy task. Recently I attended an e-parenting workshop at a local school here in Chattanooga and the speaker shared a great social media rating guide: This can be found at www.safesmartsocial.com. The green apps are made by companies that are working to look at for underage users.

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Get Started with Digital Citizenship in Your District

edWeb.net

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Life Schools started small in the first year.

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A guest post from AASL’s Banned Websites Awareness Day Committee

NeverEndingSearch

Its purpose is to raise awareness of how overly restrictive Internet filtering can impede student learning by blocking access to legitimate educational websites and participatory learning tools (including social media). Establish a digital repository of Internet filtering studies. Digital Citizenship by OSAPAC.

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