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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom

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This post is sponsored by XP-Pen , manufacturers of a range of drawing tablets for artists, students, and other creative professionals. The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom. One such company is XP-Pen and their series of tablets. What Is The Best Drawing Tablet?

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When It Comes To Edtech, How Much Influence Do Teachers Have?

Edsurge

That left us at EdSurge to ponder, how are edtech companies making sure their products are working best for teachers, the people responsible for weaving them into lessons each day? And what—if anything—can we glean from the number of former educators in the leadership ranks of edtech companies? The short answer is—it depends.

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What New Research on Teens and Social Media Means for Teachers

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As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Early Edtech Giant PowerSchool Goes Public

Edsurge

Companies like to talk about their journey in raising money and growing over time, and one waypost for such journeys is to reach the ringing bells of a stock-market debut. heard those bells today, as the company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange—though the initial price ended up on the low end of expectations.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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