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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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How to block websites in K-12 schools

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Abide by internet safety laws. The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. The discounts give schools financial assistance for internet connectivity.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

During my teaching career, I’ve observed that when students are given the autonomy to explore subjects that they are passionate about, their engagement and retention rates soar. ” Both critical thinking skills (e,g., Group projects and collaborative assignments foster a sense of community and interdependence among students.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

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CIPA requires schools and libraries to install measures to protect children from obscene or harmful content in exchange for discounts offered by the E-rate program. By 2012, all school Internet safety policies had to include educational programs detailing proper online behavior, cyberbullying awareness and response.

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Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

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In 2000, Congress enacted the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to address student safety when learning online. Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.”

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The 2 Biggest Barriers To Learning in Modern Schools - Consideration 7

The Innovative Educator

2) The filtering divide Schools that service children living in poverty receive e-rate funding which requires schools to filter the internet. Internet safety for children and adults is best addressed through educational programs that teach people how to find and evaluate information.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. This past year presented numerous challenges for educators, leaving many of us scrambling to do our best to meet the rising needs with limited time and resources – which isn’t sustainable. Today, over 2.9

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