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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The benefits of using a web filter for digital learning

Hapara

Web filter software’s main goal then is to create a safe online environment for students. Let’s explore the ways web filter software benefits learning in K-12. Many cloud-based web filters allow you to restrict these categories so that if kids search for them, the web filter software blocks any related websites.

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Subscriber Special: Discount Summer Tech Camp

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NOT Included: Standard software assumed part of a typical edtech set-up. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Materials included in Kit: Activities. Videos in 2 playlists. Lesson plans.

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Top edtech at ISTELive 23

eSchool News

Here’s a look at some of the top edtech the eSchool News editors saw at ISTELive 23: Acer America and the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) announced their alliance to help schools launch or expand their student esports program.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

With filtering and blocking software becoming a mainstay in public education institutions, it is important to understand the legal implications of these tools. Choose companies and products that strike a healthy balance The key to teaching kids digital citizenship is to balance between access and protection.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

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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. Christian Miraglia is a recently retired 36-year educator and now Educational Technology Consultant at t4edtech where he also blogs at Edtech and Things Related.