eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. What are the projections for edtech?

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. Will the cloud continue to reign? Indeed, $2.3

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Cybersecurity NIST Cybersecurity Framework | CoSN Cybersecurity resources | CoSN Interoperability Toolkit Hey, IT Leaders: When Disaster Strikes, Will Your School Be Ready? Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

As an educator who has built my career during the 21st Century, I've found that my fellow education professionals often classify themselves in one of two categories: Specialize in curriculum (often in one specific subject area) Specialize in technology (either as part of IT or integration) This is a mistake. Education is not made up of tools.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

This article is part of Common Sense Education's Teacher Voices series, which provides a platform for diverse perspectives on teaching in the digital age. Many of our parents don't have a lot of exposure to technology -- beyond their cellphones -- in their daily lives. All ideas expressed are the writer's own.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

Many of our parents don't have a lot of exposure to technology -- beyond their cellphones -- in their daily lives. " -- Joshua Harris, Alisal’s director of educational technology. In the Alisal Union School District in Salinas, California, we aim to establish a whole-community approach to digital citizenship.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. What are the projections for edtech?

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Tom Murray

JUNE 1, 2017

As a former technology director (Tom) and high school principal (Eric), we’ve seen some fascinating ways that students have tried to bypass the filter, have seen search terms that would make even college students blush, and have had a vast array of conversations with students about the appropriate use of digital tools.

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Securly

MAY 17, 2016

Well, teaching the school community about their web filtering system will optimize internet safety features and help students/teachers maximize web resources. By the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) , schools are required to 1) employ technology protection measures and 2) educate students on appropriate online behavior.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Having worked the last few years as an Instructional Technology Facilitator in grades 3-12, I was unprepared for the challenge of crossing over citizenship practices in schools and classrooms to the digital online world. 5 Ways to Cultivate Digital Citizenship this School Year 1.

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Securly

MAY 26, 2016

In addition, teachers can utilize technology and social media to their advantage in lesson planning. Digital Citizenship Education. “I Many of the students we interviewed felt that their school did not clearly outline an Internet Safety policy or teach digital citizenship practices.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

In 2000, Congress enacted the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to address student safety when learning online. Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” What do schools use to filter websites?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the standards are amplified, and not ignored, by the integration of educational technology. A big shout out to EdTech Magazine for recognizing this blog on its 2017 Honor Roll. Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards. “We

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techlearning

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The overemphasis on screen technology as a root cause for the increase of major depressive episodes among teens and young adults is not new. She’s also the Director of K-12 Education for ConnectSafely.org – internet safety non-profit in Palo Alto, California – a FutureReady Instructional Coach, ASCD Emerging Leader, and EdSurge Columnist.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Individual schools can decide whether they want to incorporate students’ personal technology into classroom learning and can implement a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program. Here are three important ways Common Sense can help you get started: Provide meaningful digital citizenship instruction. A library of PD videos.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

If you’re new to tech education and wonder how to teach kindergartners to use the mouse, first graders to keyboard, third graders to sagely search the internet, pick the brains of our seasoned team of technology teachers. What do you do with third graders who join your class and haven’t had formal technology classes before?

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 12, 2012

Overall, educators need to understand some basics about technology and that it is not a be-all-end-all solution to everything in a classroom. Technology can help teachers differentiate and provide new experiences for their students. Technology can also help students better understand a concept and provide extra help for them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2021

June is National Internet Safety Month , thanks to a resolution passed in 2005 by the U.S. The goal is to raise awareness about online safety for all, with a special focus on kids ranging from tots to teens. Children are just as connected to the Internet as adults.

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