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Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

In a 2021 study by McAfee, the cyber security software company, over three-quarters of American parents wished schools would do more to educate their children about online 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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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

edWeb.net

There are exceptions for studies, evaluation by state and federal agencies, and health or safety purposes. Kevin then moved on to work as an education technology specialist and headed a district’s student data privacy, internet safety, and security initiative.

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Bullying and Cyberbullying: The Things You Need to Know

The CoolCatTeacher

So they looked at a whole range of research – lots of different studies – and that was the range of kids who were affected by it, in both cases. We do know that it’s still less of a problem than in-person bullying, that the range that the National Academy found for in-person school-based bullying is 18-31% of U.S.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. 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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Linda Librarian's 12 Days of Christmas Gifts To Staff

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

Maybe there are some points mentioned here you haven''t thought about: A Dozen Ways to Teach Ethical and Safe Technology Use by Doug Johnson (one of my library gurus) Re: Points #11 and #12 : Roberta and I are building a website for students and parents: Internet Safety>Citizenship>Outreach. I received this email from Sally.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. 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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