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How students can safely search the internet

Hapara

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. The internet gives them countless options, but without safeguards in place, there are risks as they search online.

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

Hapara

? Listen to an audio version of this post: School and district leaders are obligated to protect the learners, staff and educators within their jurisdiction. As K-12 schools increasingly rely on online resources in day-to-day instruction, safety takes on new proportions. The third is the Children’s Internet Protection Act or CIPA.

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Mozilla Foundation announces some new, free educational resources

Educational Technology Guy

This year, from July 15 - 31, educators and students can use their curriculum and teach others how to read, write and participate online. It's very much a networked initiative: individuals and organizations (schools, libraries, etc.) This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. You can read more about it here.

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129 Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics

Ask a Tech Teacher

Take the mystery out of copyrights –by the Library of Congress. Internet safety. Brainpop—online safety. Clicky’s internet safety. Computer safety. Digital Safety – Informational guide to staying safe online, includes search engine safety, scams, and identity theft.

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Impero Software’s keyword library addresses online safety concerns

eSchool News

In an effort to protect students in this always-on and connected world, Impero Software , a remote monitoring and management software provider, has updated its keyword libraries to include a more comprehensive list of U.S. Impero will showcase the updated library in their booth #708 during the 2016 ISTE conference June 26-29, 2016 in Denver.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

Graphite Blog

But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. What are the educational requirements for compliance? Through E-rate, your school or library can receive support to purchase communication services and other technological products. What if I get audited?

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

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. Billion has been invested in US K-12 education technology companies since 2010. Will the cloud continue to reign? Indeed, $2.3

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