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5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. They can take over both your personal and work-related accounts, from your emails and social media to online teaching platforms. However, it’s not without a few downsides.

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129 Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Faux Paws Internet Safety. Garfield internet safety.

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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. 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.

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Mindfulness and Screen Time

Digital Promise

Between guilt-tinged uncertainty about screen time for kids ( “So, if you’re using it for good, does it count as screen time?” ) and worry about social media stress for teens, it’s easy to feel like a lost traveler without a GPS. For parents, the family computer has become something of a minefield (and probably a Minecraft field).

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New Posted Resources 05/11/2012

The Web20Classroom

Download: "Own Your Space" was written by Linda McCarthy, for Internet savvy "tweens" & teens, and their parents or educators. NETS Aligned Tools tags: web2.0 resources literacy A Teacher’s Field Guide to Parents | Ecology of Education tags: parents favorite Why Do We Connect? . NETS Aligned Tools tags: web2.0

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5 Things Every Digital Citizen Should Know #digcit

The CoolCatTeacher

Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” In today’s show, Alice and I talk about 5 things every digital citizen should know including: Three basic internet safety issues. Listen on iTunes. Stream by clicking here.

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How To Protect Your Privacy As An Online Student.

EdTech4Beginners

If they have your email address or full name, they can use Spokeo to get your address, social media profiles, estimated income and other personal information. Download a reliable malware protection software and update it regularly. There are a number of tools that allow people to get more information on their acquaintances.