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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

There are tools available to serve as internet guardrails until a culture of digital literacy and responsible use sets in. Create an Environment of Internet Safety. Knowing how to use the internet safely is crucial to good digital citizenship. But students can also benefit from these simulations. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

In a 2021 study by McAfee, the cyber security software company, over three-quarters of American parents wished schools would do more to educate their children about online safety. Cyberbullying statistics provided by the government from 2019 indicate that sixteen percent of high school students report being cyberbullied.

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Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

eSchool News

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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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

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. We do more than serve over 28,000 schools in 42 different countries.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

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 ” 1:1 + Common Core = $$$$$.

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Viral Messaging: Putting Digital Citizenship to the Test

Tech Helpful

Turning A Viral Hoax Into A Lesson on Internet Safety Over the last week, you have probably seen some reference to the “Momo Challenge,” hidden messages in Youtube videos, and calls for technology companies to police their systems to protect kids. There have been reports for the last 18 months about the #MomoChallenge.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

Graphite Blog

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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