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

Hapara

CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online.

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Creating a safe environment for online learning

Neo LMS

On the subject of communications, it is also a good idea to put guidelines in place for the types of emails that your students should and shouldn’t open. Again, this comes back to guidelines for sharing information. Inform kids not to share any hurtful comments that they wouldn’t want to read about themselves.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

For example: A review of how companies handle student data by Internet Safety Labs, a nonprofit that tests software products, showed that 96 percent of apps used and recommended by U.S. And the companies that provide these tools aren’t always careful stewards of the sometimes-sensitive information they collect from students.

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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

Complying with CIPA & COPPA While Still Protecting Student Data Privacy In using the internet in classrooms, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires schools to monitor students’ online activity and educate them about appropriate behavior on the internet.

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World Password Day — It’s Today!

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s a great activity for class when addressing internet safety. Update: While lots of people think frequent password changes (more than yearly) is recomended, the National Institute of Standards and Technology came out with new guidelines that might put your mind at rest if you aren’t a frequent password changer.

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6 Tips for Keeping the “Social” in Social and Emotional Learning

Edsurge

Set Guidelines & Have High Expectations We’re all still learning how to adapt to remote teaching and learning, but that doesn’t mean we have to let our expectations fall. You can achieve this by making your assignment expectations clear, and providing guidelines in simple bullet point format so that they’re easy to understand.

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

There are some handy guidelines for the proper role of technology in education. Using the Internet for research will increase student enthusiasm about finding things out on their own.[7]. Be sure to introduce your students to Internet safety and elements of digital citizenship as a key focus.