Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

Parents need to be involved in the educational process as well, and some schools are making efforts to provide parent classes on cyberbullying and internet safety. Having used the content myself while teaching an elective technology class, I found them effective and eliciting necessary discussions about cyber safety.

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Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

Check out what’s trending in EdTech news! From Teacher Appreciation Week to shifting technologies, it’s a busy time in education. Learn More Learn More --> The "Tech" in EdTech Did you know that in 2022 the global EdTech market was valued at $123.40 But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. During the pandemic, schools became more reliant on tech than ever.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. Will the cloud continue to reign? Indeed, $2.3

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Here are 10 questions you may be asked along with some tips on how to answer them: 1) How do you use technology in the classroom? 2) How would you deal with technology failure during a lesson? Think of a time that the internet has gone down and talk the interviewer through the process and stress how the lesson still worked out well.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

As an educator who has built my career during the 21st Century, I've found that my fellow education professionals often classify themselves in one of two categories: Specialize in curriculum (often in one specific subject area) Specialize in technology (either as part of IT or integration) This is a mistake. Education is not made up of tools.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

As the technology director at Harpeth Hall School , an independent all-girls school in Nashville, Tenn., MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how K-12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols. Monitoring Technologies Alert Harpeth Hall When Students Are at Risk. K-12 Districts Keep Students Safe with Web Filters and Monitors.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. What are the projections for edtech?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 16, 2018

Computers play a huge role in our everyday lives, and now more than ever, it's important that kids have a basic understanding of how computers work , what computers can do and how technology can be helpful. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Basic Rules for Internet Safety.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Cybersecurity NIST Cybersecurity Framework | CoSN Cybersecurity resources | CoSN Interoperability Toolkit Hey, IT Leaders: When Disaster Strikes, Will Your School Be Ready? Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

For example, this women of science internet activity guides learners to visit websites and search for information. Why internet safety for students is important. The internet contains endless websites, content and ways to communicate. How students can safely search the internet with H?para Responsible Use Policies.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Which laws that protect school children involve technology? Technology solutions now support the task of enforcing laws that protect children and education communities. CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 4, 2018

It is fun, interactive and covers everything involving internet safety! Google has recently produced a fantastic website. It’s called Interland and is completely free. Watch my walk-through video below on how it works, and how you could use it in your classroom: Check out the full website here: [link].

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

It’s a transformation that’s been largely driven by the unprecedented pace of technological advancement. Technological Integration The 21st-century classroom is unimaginable without the integration of technology, and soon AI (artificial intelligence). The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 1, 2017

As a former technology director (Tom) and high school principal (Eric), we’ve seen some fascinating ways that students have tried to bypass the filter, have seen search terms that would make even college students blush, and have had a vast array of conversations with students about the appropriate use of digital tools. So what’s your take?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

SAN DIEGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Safety Labs , a non-profit organization dedicated to independent software product safety testing, today announced a big leap forward to help ensure mobile app safety for K-12 students, families and educators with the introduction of the App Microscope.

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Securly

MAY 17, 2016

Well, teaching the school community about their web filtering system will optimize internet safety features and help students/teachers maximize web resources. In fact, majority of students understand the rationale and support the concept behind web filters and safety measures that schools have put into place. .

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the standards are amplified, and not ignored, by the integration of educational technology. A big shout out to EdTech Magazine for recognizing this blog on its 2017 Honor Roll. Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards. “We

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

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.” What do schools use to filter websites?

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techlearning

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The overemphasis on screen technology as a root cause for the increase of major depressive episodes among teens and young adults is not new. She’s also the Director of K-12 Education for ConnectSafely.org – internet safety non-profit in Palo Alto, California – a FutureReady Instructional Coach, ASCD Emerging Leader, and EdSurge Columnist.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

Monica Watts is the director of K-12 engagement at the non-profit IMS Global Learning Consortium, providing a voice for K-12 institutions and bringing together technology providers to achieve digital equity and interoperability at scale. Monica is passionate about helping school districts integrate technology successfully.

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Securly

MAY 26, 2016

In addition, teachers can utilize technology and social media to their advantage in lesson planning. Many of the students we interviewed felt that their school did not clearly outline an Internet Safety policy or teach digital citizenship practices. And not worry about trying to get around the filter anymore.”.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Having worked the last few years as an Instructional Technology Facilitator in grades 3-12, I was unprepared for the challenge of crossing over citizenship practices in schools and classrooms to the digital online world. All too often a barrier to effective technology integration to support student learning is just that, integration.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Kids are likely to run into online harassment, even from people they know , without proper cyber safety practices. In honor of Safer Internet Day (February 9, 2016), here are some quick internet safety tips to keep children from harm’s way: Google SafeSearch. Thankfully, many websites have parental control features.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Individual schools can decide whether they want to incorporate students’ personal technology into classroom learning and can implement a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program. It also means ensuring staff is able to incorporate digital safety, citizenship, and responsibility into the work they do with students.".

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EdTechnocation.com

MARCH 22, 2013

A teacher at my school initiated this observation in part because our school has been told that we will likely participate in a 1:1 laptop program sometime next school year, as some part of a Race to the Top Common Core Technology Initiative. All students go through extensive cyber-bullying and internet safety training/workshops.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

Many of our parents don't have a lot of exposure to technology -- beyond their cellphones -- in their daily lives. " -- Joshua Harris, Alisal’s director of educational technology. Contributions by Alisal edtech director Joshua Harris. All ideas expressed are the writer's own.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

Many of our parents don't have a lot of exposure to technology -- beyond their cellphones -- in their daily lives. " -- Joshua Harris, Alisal’s director of educational technology. Contributions by Alisal edtech director Joshua Harris. "In Alisal, we work with an agricultural community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2016

Simple Updates to Your Classroom Procedures and Workflow sponsored by EdTech Software From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Technologies can transform; even simple technologies can make a significant impact. Try Shelfit from EdTech Software. Try Shelfit from EdTech Software.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. Even in the absence of a federal update, K–12 administrators can look carefully at their current internet safety policy. The technology only takes us so far.”.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 12, 2012

Overall, educators need to understand some basics about technology and that it is not a be-all-end-all solution to everything in a classroom. Technology can help teachers differentiate and provide new experiences for their students. Technology can also help students better understand a concept and provide extra help for them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2021

June is National Internet Safety Month , thanks to a resolution passed in 2005 by the U.S. The goal is to raise awareness about online safety for all, with a special focus on kids ranging from tots to teens. Children are just as connected to the Internet as adults. Want this all in a poster?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

If you’re new to tech education and wonder how to teach kindergartners to use the mouse, first graders to keyboard, third graders to sagely search the internet, pick the brains of our seasoned team of technology teachers. What do you do with third graders who join your class and haven’t had formal technology classes before?

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 14, 2018

I recently wrote an article for The Times Educational Supplement (TES). The article features teaching ideas and tips for how to keep children safe online. Click this link to access the full article.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

VIRTUAL SAFETY “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin was addressing fire safety when he coined this familiar axiom, but the analogy to Internet safety isn’t a bad one. The school safety grants … only scratch the surface.” Here’s how schools can protect them.

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