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17 K-8 Digital Citizenship Topics

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Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. Learning has no temporal or geographic borders, and is available wherever students and teachers find an internet connection. It’s easier than you think. Look both ways before crossing the (virtual) street.

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How students can safely search the internet

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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. Let’s take a look at how students can safely search the internet. Cyberbullying. Targeted advertisements.

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

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It’s essential for schools to keep private information secure and block content that gets in the way of learning. Whether students type keywords into a Google search box or enter a URL (uniform resource locator) into the search engine address bar, your web filter should block unwanted content from reaching learners. .

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129 Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics

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Copyright and Fair Use –Common Sense Media video. Copyright Law Explained (fun video, informative, thorough). Information Privacy. Privacy on the internet. Basic search tips–from Google. BrainPop Internet sources. Google course on searching internet. Internet searches.

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

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One covers personal information collection for marketing to children, while another protects student education records. The third is the Children’s Internet Protection Act or CIPA. 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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World Password Day — It’s Today!

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On January 1, 1983, when the Internet was invented, mankind agreed to a binary choice: Invent passwords or forever regret their absence. Without them, there would be no protection for your privacy, your online information, or even your personal identity. It’s a great activity for class when addressing internet safety.

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World Password Day — It’s Coming!

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On January 1, 1983, when the Internet was invented, mankind agreed to a binary choice: Invent passwords or forever regret their absence. Without them, there would be no protection for your privacy, your online information, or even your personal identity. It’s a great activity for class when addressing internet safety.