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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

As educators, we have an obligation to create safe environments no matter where students learn. educate them about digital citizenship . Also, some web filters aren’t made specifically for education and aren’t built to understand the nuances of learning and student work in the K-12 setting. protect their personal information.

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Understanding concepts: What is digital citizenship?

Hapara

That’s why teaching digital citizenship has to be part of our roles as educators. Also, many families do have mobile phones with online access, so giving learners tools that are mobile-friendly will support equitable access to instruction. Educators should also teach learners about the public domain and Fair Use.

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17 things to know about K-12 OER textbooks

Hapara

Has your school district started to use open educational resources (OER) yet? Maybe educators in your district have collaborated on finding and curating openly-licensed nonfiction or fiction, videos, images, simulations or audio clips to add to lessons. Education funding is always top-of-mind.

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A New School Model Helps Rural Districts Boost Enrollment and Ensure Student Success

Edsurge

Every learner who didn’t enroll at Bentley equated to lost educational resources; the community faced the possibility of losing its high school. With Hapara Learning Suite's Workspace, educators can: Build dynamic digital learning experiences. ONE YEAR LATER—Greg Esteves shares lessons learned from ELM.

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What are the nine elements of digital citizenship?

Hapara

Educators have always taught learners how to act responsibly in school and out in the world. ISTE has standards for learners, educators and leaders to help you build a school environment focused on digital citizenship. Providing mobile-friendly options, for example, are helpful in cases where parents don’t have access to computers.

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Assessing the effectiveness of cloud-based web filters for K-12 schools

Hapara

Today’s students are learning on computers, tablets and mobile-devices and using the internet for class activities, research, assessments, communication and collaboration. When learners are logged into their school Google account, Hāpara Filter works on computers, tablets and mobile devices, as well as Android, macOs and Windows.

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15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom – SULS0107

Shake Up Learning

Mote is working on a mobile app. Become a Mote Certified Educator #MOTECE. Demonstrate your mote knowledge and earn an exclusive certificate by becoming a mote certified educator. She is a Google Certified Innovator & Trainer, Microsoft Innovative Education Expert, Apple Teacher, and Hapara Certified Educator.

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