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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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Safe Apps to Recommend to Parents

Gaggle Speaks

Their downloadable Internet Safety Contract is a great tool to help families talk over the rules and consequences of online behavior. in Media Psychology and Social Change and also consults for a diverse range of companies in marketing, social media and professional online profiling. . Cynthia has an M.A.

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Teaching Basic Cybersecurity Measures To Everyday People (For Parents of Digital Natives)

Ask a Tech Teacher

My checklist (green for good and red for ‘need help’): I’m paranoid about links and downloads. Computer Security Signpost Showing Laptop Internet Safety. This can also lead to larger issues such as the company you get internet from disconnecting your service. Suspicious Downloads.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

A free download called ‘Take What You Need’ helps to infuse more calm, joy and gratitude into even the busiest routine. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

A free download called ‘Take What You Need’ helps to infuse more calm, joy and gratitude into even the busiest routine. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance.

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11 Essential EdTech Action Steps for Back to School

The CoolCatTeacher

Shelfit from EdTech Software is platform agnostic, which means that if I go in Shelfit and customize the textbook, my students can download the app and read and interact with the textbook on any device. If a student is going to film on a drone or GoPro, I make sure they know how to download video before I allow them to use it to film.

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