Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Last month, a lawsuit was filed by California parents alleging another online monitoring software company illegally collected students’ personal data, including location data, without their consent and sold it to third-party vendors. COPPA applies to the online collection of personal information by persons or entities under U.S.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

It’s essential for schools to keep private information secure and block content that gets in the way of learning. Abide by internet safety laws. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

On January 1, 1983, when the Internet was invented, mankind agreed to a binary choice: Invent passwords or forever regret their absence. Without them, there would be no protection for your privacy, your online information, or even your personal identity. Many companies offer security that goes beyond the iconic password.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Cyber Legends has reached out to teachers, schools, school boards, cybersecurity experts, and online safety professionals to collect data over the past 2 years to learn about their challenges. What Sesame Street did for children’s reading in 1969, Cyber Legends will do for children’s cyber safety in 2022 and beyond.”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2020

On January 1, 1983, when the Internet was invented, mankind agreed to a binary choice: Invent passwords or forever regret their absence. Without them, there would be no protection for your privacy, your online information, or even your personal identity. Many companies offer security that goes beyond the iconic password.

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Teacher Tech

MAY 14, 2015

” This means the email LOOKED like it was from a legitimate company, but in reality it was someone trying to trick me into giving personal information or money. Tweet Recently I looked through my Spam folder in Gmail. So many of the messages were “spoofing.” It is not just email where people try to trick […].

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

One point made during the presentation was that free apps are not always the best choice because some companies provide their apps at no charge and then generate revenue by collecting and selling users’ data, and the companies may not be aware of the requirements they need to meet when their users are students.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

As Secretary Duncan’s chief of staff wrote at the time, the Common Core was intended to create a national market for book publishers, technology companies , testing corporations, and other vendors.”. Billion has been invested in US K-12 education technology companies since 2010. Indeed, $2.3

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. The E-rate program is funded through the federal Universal Service Fund and administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), under the umbrella of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Key topics include cyberbullying, information literacy, digital footprints, and overall Internet safety. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18,500 employees in more than 50 countries. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 12, 2017

So, educators, I do think it’s good for us to research this topic deeply, bring it back to the forefront of our mind – at least once a year so that we can read the latest research, read the latest information. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 27, 2015

However, there are some drawbacks and everyone is concerned about their data and what the big tech companies collect about them. This infographic shows some of the data and information that Google, Facebook and Apple have and collect about their users. It is a good resource to use when teaching digital literacy and internet safety.

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techlearning

JULY 26, 2018

From Internet safety to commenting in online spaces, there are lots of topics to consider when deciding how to best prepare students for an online world. Citing Sources Giving credit for images or information a student uses is an important digital citizenship skill. I've had the pleasure of working with this company.

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Gaggle Speaks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Their downloadable Internet Safety Contract is a great tool to help families talk over the rules and consequences of online behavior. Every Hub is packed with information (videos, ebooks, news, tips, research and other great resources) that will get you up to speed in no time. Cynthia has an M.A.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 8, 2017

Furthermore with companies like Neverware which can turn most any old device into a high-speed Chromebook, cost and tech support are no longer the barriers they once were. Internet safety for children and adults is best addressed through educational programs that teach people how to find and evaluate information.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Organizations and institutions spring into action, including gathering information about the scope of the problem and implementing emergency solutions. Additionally, policymakers can accurately account for future budget allocation for roads, schools, and public safety. A crisis brews, followed by a building realization of the problem.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Organizations and institutions spring into action, including gathering information about the scope of the problem and implementing emergency solutions. Additionally, policymakers can accurately account for future budget allocation for roads, schools, and public safety. A crisis brews, followed by a building realization of the problem.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 5, 2019

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. Teaching older internet users to not trust emails from people they don’t recognize will go a long long way to keeping them safe.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

VIRTUAL SAFETY “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin was addressing fire safety when he coined this familiar axiom, but the analogy to Internet safety isn’t a bad one. The FPF’s education privacy resource site, FERPA|Sherpa ( ferpasherpa.org ), is a goldmine of resources and information.

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