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Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Christian Miraglia, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, has some great ideas on teaching kids about Social Media Awareness: Over the last decade, there has been pressure in the K-12 learning environment to create classes that address everything from managing your money to various efforts to address cultural inequalities.

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5 Things About Effective Digital Citizenship You Need to Know

The CoolCatTeacher

Mike Ribble on episode 460 of the 10-Minute Teacher Mike Ribble, a digital citizenship expert, shares five important things every educator should know about digital citizenship. NetRef offers powerful Internet monitoring software that I recommend for schools. Today’s show is sponsored by NetRef.

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What Educators Need to Know Right Now About Digital Citizenship

The CoolCatTeacher

Anne Collier on Episode 456 and 457 of the 10-Minute Teacher Anne Collier, Founder and Executive Director of The Net Safety Collaborative and SocialMediaHelpline.com , shares what we need to know about social media in this two-part series. NetRef offers powerful Internet monitoring software that I recommend for schools.

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What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are tips to help you protect your child while they’re online: Use Parental Control Software: Consider using parental control software or built-in parental control features on devices and platforms. Block and Report : Most social media platforms and websites have tools to block and report abusive users.

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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. There are social media games and shopping websites, just to start. Malware is malicious software or scams such as viruses, ransomware, phishing or spyware.

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Why Teach Digital Citizenship in 2022

Fractus Learning

By teaching the children good digital citizenship, you are keeping your children safe and helping them build an online presence they’ll be proud of…even at the age of 80. 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship. 1 – Digital Access. . Never send credit card numbers or personal information by email or social media.

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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. This includes how to interact appropriately with others on social media websites, email and the like, which falls under the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.