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4 Internet Safety Considerations for the New School Year

EdTech Magazine

And all of these workflows and learning opportunities rely on the internet. With K–12 schools’ heavy reliance on the internet for today’s teaching and learning practices, it’s the job of IT administrators to keep students safe online. Lessons explore emerging technologies while striving to facilitate collaboration and engagement.

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169 Tech Tip #37 — Basics of Internet Safety

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Today’s tip: Basics of Internet Safety. Category: Internet. Here are two posters to share with students about the basics of Internet safety: Click to view slideshow. Here’s a lesson plan on Internet Search/Research. Sub-category: Security.

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How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

A December 2022 report from Internet Safety Labs confirmed that 96 percent of school apps shared student data with third parties, and 28 percent exposed kids to advertising. While many educational software providers offer students helpful and engaging content, some can end up exposing student data.

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12 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety

Graphite Blog

Educators' approach to internet safety in the classroom has changed as the technology and our use of it continues to evolve. In the past, digital citizenship lessons on internet safety focused more on dos and don'ts, like do create safe passwords and don't talk to strangers online.

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23 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety

Graphite Blog

Educators' approach to internet safety in the classroom has changed as the technology and our use of it continues to evolve. In the past, digital citizenship lessons on internet safety focused more on dos and don'ts, like do create safe passwords and don't talk to strangers online.

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What You Might Have Missed in June–What’s up in July

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Here are the most-read posts for the past month: The Future of Online Learning: Benefits and Strategies for Educators How to Teach Financial Literacy Using Real-World Examples How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists How (..)

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What You Might Have Missed in January–What’s up in February

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Here are the most-read posts for the past month: Top Ten Articles, Tips, and Reviews for 2023 Tech Tip #8–Print a selection off a webpage Free MLK Lesson Plans Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools 13 Websites to Learn Everything About Landforms National Handwriting Day 5 Internet Safety Tips (..)