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World Password Day — It’s Today!

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Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. It’s a great activity for class when addressing internet safety. Password Generator — enter the parameters you’d like for your new password (i.e.,

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Acceptable or Responsible? What’s Your Use Policy?

Tom Murray

Thus, these documents often become vast lists of ways users can get themselves into trouble, followed by an extensive pyramid of possible consequences. These policies typically promote positive behaviors, expectations, and guidelines. RUPs don’t diminish student and employee expectations; they define ownership. So what’s your take?

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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. It's important to stay organized and document your process, especially to be prepared for an E-rate audit. To prepare for an audit, be sure to: Stay organized by keeping your documents and files in one place.

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How every school can promote safety in a digital world

eSchool News

The benefits of one-to-one computing programs are well documented and recognized by the communities that sponsor them with public funding. You should develop simple guidelines to help establish boundaries for topics such as privacy, bullying, language, and what to post. This includes social networking tools that are easily accessible.

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