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The benefits of using a web filter for digital learning

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Amy Traynor, the Educational Technology Specialist at the Briarwood School, explained that teachers may come across other websites that are distracting. Hāpara Filter also keys administrators into what educational sites learners are visiting. Some web filters send mental wellness alerts to administrators or educators.

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How to educate students on online behavior in a digital learning environment

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Students can also learn concepts through multimedia, online collaboration, virtual simulations, open educational resources and more. That’s why, despite the incredible learning possibilities the internet offers, appropriate online behavior for students needs to be taught.

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How to analyze the effectiveness of a web filter for digital learning

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Your K-12 web filter should support learning rather than disrupt it. But how do you choose the best web filter for digital learning? Consider these ways your web filter should support rather than restrict digital learning. Hāpara Filter allows educators and learners to safely use YouTube for educational purposes.

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Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

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Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning environment offers students all kinds of options for research, class projects, collaboration, activities and assessments. So how do you manage web filtering so that it protects students but doesn’t restrict learning?

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10 edtech experts you should follow

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Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. Each of these experts has a background in education, a unique voice and a passion for using technology in the classroom. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. Lindy Hockenbary. Dr. Monica Burns. Kasey Bell.

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How to develop K-12 open educational resources

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Have you ever considered creating your own open educational resources (OER)? When you build your own, you can differentiate instruction and support every student with the specific learning content they need. Let’s take a look at how to develop K-12 open educational resources. Types of OER you can develop for K-12.

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Navigating the digital landscape by fostering classroom digital wellness

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Digital learning can be engaging and meaningful and prepare students for life beyond school. But educators need to balance the benefits of digital learning with protecting students’ wellbeing. With strategies and tools, educators can create a balanced and safe digital learning environment.

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