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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

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CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online.

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Can Video Games Help Early Learners Grow?

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Since the Switch is a handheld device with a touch screen, it offers a combination of console-based and mobile game functions, which may make video gameplay easier for young children. Video Game Design With the Child in Mind The definition of the term “video game” has evolved over time and even now, it varies across sectors.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

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E-rate is complicated. But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. It also provides an overview of E-rate, with answers to commonly asked questions about eligibility, services supported, and audits. What is E-rate?

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Exploring different types of web filters for K-12 schools

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If a school receives E-rate program discounts for Internet access, they need to follow CIPA guidelines, including implementing a web filter. Watch the short video What are examples of web filtering software and features? But what if a language arts teacher wants to share a YouTube grammar video with learners?

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Here’s the Syllabus for Your Summer Crash Course in Online Education

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You recorded your lectures or gathered via video call with however many students you could reach each week. Can community guidelines help? Design and application of micro-learning video in flipped classroom ,” by Jing Chang and Deng Dong Liu (article), explores the use of micro-lessons in a flipped classroom model.

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Flourishing a Blended Learning Culture in Classrooms

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Not only does technology enable students to achieve higher success rates, but it enables teachers’ success as well; blended learning allows educators to make a shift towards higher-value responsibilities such as differentiated teaching. Teachers can invite parents to their classrooms to model the new style of teaching.

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5 Tips for Improving Your Organization’s Microlearning

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While vendors and e-learning service providers promote microlearning as an off-the-shelf solution to be used like a genie’s lamp to solve all the learning and development issues in your organization, they fail to understand that microlearning is not a technological solution—it is a learning strategy. Would anyone understand it?

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