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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

edWeb.net

One point made during the presentation was that free apps are not always the best choice because some companies provide their apps at no charge and then generate revenue by collecting and selling users’ data, and the companies may not be aware of the requirements they need to meet when their users are students.

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Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

Hapara

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.” That means learning time won’t be disrupted.

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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. How do I get started with meeting CIPA requirements? How do I get started with meeting CIPA requirements? What services are eligible to receive discounts under E-rate? What if I get audited? What is E-rate?

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OB 1st Annual Family Tech Week & More!

MSEDTechie

My good friend Carol Kliesen and the Spoede Elementary family have been doing this for years, but I am making plans to have the 1st annual OB Family Tech Week!!!! Elementary students don''t have email addresses. Check out the video Multiple Gmail Accounts with one This week in computer lab we also focused on Internet Safety.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

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. STEM opportunities are on the rise for young learners as elementary and early childhood programs increase exposure to STEM activities and careers.

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Engage Your Community with Parent Digital Citizenship Academies

Graphite Blog

As an elementary school district with primarily Spanish-speaking families, we needed to design a program that would work best for our community. internet safety, digital footprints and reputation, privacy and security) and give them some ideas on how to work with their children on these topics.

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Engage Your Community with Parent Digital Citizenship Academies

Graphite Blog

As an elementary school district with primarily Spanish-speaking families, we needed to design a program that would work best for our community. internet safety, digital footprints and reputation, privacy and security) and give them some ideas on how to work with their children on these topics.