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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. Restricting content that learners have a constitutional right to view is one of the cons of web filters in schools, according to the American Library Association.

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129 Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics

Ask a Tech Teacher

Take the mystery out of copyrights –by the Library of Congress. Internet safety. Brainpop—online safety. Clicky’s internet safety. Computer safety. Digital Safety – Informational guide to staying safe online, includes search engine safety, scams, and identity theft.

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Mozilla Foundation announces some new, free educational resources

Educational Technology Guy

Here is a blog post on Webmaker and you can download it here. It's very much a networked initiative: individuals and organizations (schools, libraries, etc.) Google Good to Know - online safety and data info Google Family Safety Center - help promote safety online. -. can host and customize local Maker Parties.

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

If you wish to have a copy of my free “Unpacking Standards for Technology Integration Form”… Download… unpack_standards_mjgormans… and remember to give credit! Teachers can start from scratch or build from anything in the FlexBooks library. Relevant Nouns – planets, solar system.

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10 Digital Citizenship Resources: The Web in the Classroom…Part 3

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Common Sense Media Student Video Library. The Common Sense Media Student Video Library has more than 20 videos that are each 2-4 minutes long. Download these from Common Sense Media colorful POSTERS to remind your students about digital citizenship and device care and maintenance. Digital Citizenship Classroom Posters.

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The Easy Way to Teach Internet Skills

Ask a Tech Teacher

That’s the bad news: Internet safety must be taught and if not by you, by whom? The good news is, teaching about the Internet is easily blended into almost any subject, any topic. Let’s start with the biggest Internet topics most schools want to cover and I’ll show you how to do that. Internet Safety.

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Linda Librarian's 12 Days of Christmas Gifts To Staff

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

Maybe there are some points mentioned here you haven''t thought about: A Dozen Ways to Teach Ethical and Safe Technology Use by Doug Johnson (one of my library gurus) Re: Points #11 and #12 : Roberta and I are building a website for students and parents: Internet Safety>Citizenship>Outreach.