article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Exploring different types of web filters for K-12 schools

Hapara

If a school receives E-rate program discounts for Internet access, they need to follow CIPA guidelines, including implementing a web filter. Google SafeSearch is an example of a search engine filter. It works by restricting explicit results in Google searches.

Software 245
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

Whether students type keywords into a Google search box or enter a URL (uniform resource locator) into the search engine address bar, your web filter should block unwanted content from reaching learners. . Gaming sites, the latest social media sites and online forums can be distracting for kids. But because H?para That’s why H?para

article thumbnail

#Internet4schools: Make Your Voice Heard

A Principal's Reflections

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering expanding Internet access in schools and we need your help telling them to vote “YES” to expanding E-rate in order to provide the nation’s students with the tools they need. I made the video above quickly using Instagram.

E-rate 269
article thumbnail

A Pedagogical Shift Needed for Digital Success

A Principal's Reflections

The students worked with Mrs. Fleming on Google Chromebooks in the library to design their e-books. Jessica Groff and Joanna Westbrook created an ELA task that incorporated Twitter into their unit on Julius Caesar and built on content authentic to the play – i.e. social media repurposed with and for academic discourse.

E-rate 240
article thumbnail

Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

Hapara

Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” Map educators and learners separately If you don’t already, it’s a good idea to keep educators and learners separate in your Google organizational unit (OU) structure.

article thumbnail

CoSN 2018: 10 Tips for Running IT in a Small School District

EdTech Magazine

They also create a monthly flyer for the community and hold quarterly meetings with parents where they talk about technical issues such as social media, data privacy and innovations. Small districts also can resell equipment, take advantage of E-rate funds and evaluate systems yearly for redundancies or other unnecessary spending.

E-rate 192