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How students can safely search the internet

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In 2018 the Pew Center reported that 58% of American teens had experienced cyberbullying. Digital citizenship, online safety and 21st-century skills instruction. These policies are created with input from stakeholders across the school community and are focused on digital citizenship and positive expectations. .

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Why K-12 schools should choose student-led learning

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A report from 2017 showed that in several states, up to half of high school graduates had to be placed in remedial math and English courses. One educator explained, “I love Hapara’s philosophy — protect, not police. Hāpara Filter supports this by including the option for learners to make digital citizenship decisions.

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Hipi’s tips for heading back to school

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We also believe in transparency and teaching digital citizenship along the way. Professional development and training We offer several online resources to help educators in your school use Hāpara for focused and engaging digital learning. It has four different views, and you can generate your own reports on demand.

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The benefits of using a web filter for digital learning

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Amy Traynor uses the reports in Hāpara Filter to share weekly statistics with the administrative team. Benefit 5: Supports digital citizenship practice The best internet filtering software for schools also supports digital citizenship. The teacher can then view the website and approve the request.

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What are executive functioning skills and how can students strengthen them?

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In 2019, Education Week reported that one in five learners with significant ADHD don’t get the help they need in school. When they do, Highlights will ask them to provide the learner with a reason for closing their tab so they can build their digital citizenship skills and make a better decision next time.

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Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

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This is a great way for learners to practice responsible digital citizenship skills. Check reports Another web filtering best practice is to check the reports that are available to you because they give you valuable data. With Hāpara Filter reports, you get visibility into all visited websites.

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Embracing diversity in the classroom: Strategies for inclusive education

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A recent UNESCO report showed that across the nation, elementary and secondary students with disabilities experience higher rates of violence by teachers and are up to 1.5 By employing open dialogue with language that communicates a growth mindset, teachers model for learners and support them as they develop their digital citizenship.

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