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

Hapara

CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

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But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. What does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? What does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? The connection between E-rate and digital citizenship may not seem obvious at first.

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

1] Many educators, especially digital immigrants, struggle to find the best way to do this. There are some handy guidelines for the proper role of technology in education. Instead of debating over allowing students’ technology in the class, schools should support their students and let them explore their digital world.

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World Password Day — It’s Today!

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s a great activity for class when addressing internet safety. Update: While lots of people think frequent password changes (more than yearly) is recomended, the National Institute of Standards and Technology came out with new guidelines that might put your mind at rest if you aren’t a frequent password changer.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Keep these guidelines in mind when you teach lessons that involve screen time in your classroom:[17]. 2–5 years old : No more than one hour of high-quality digital activities or programming. And finally, use school technology to teach your students digital citizenship.[14] Sources : Groff, J., and Mouza, C.

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Acceptable or Responsible? What’s Your Use Policy?

Tom Murray

These policies typically promote positive behaviors, expectations, and guidelines. We believe such ownership is needed for tomorrow’s schools to guide students in developing responsible digital footprints that will follow them for the rest of their lives. RUPs don’t diminish student and employee expectations; they define ownership.

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Tips for Student Comments on Blogs and Forums

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Similarly, it''s important to set guidelines, rules, and expectations for students to comment on blogs and forums. These guidelines should outline appropriate online behavior and internet safety precautions. Your task is to create those guidelines. 3) Collaborate to write our own blogging rules and guidelines.