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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Students are more exposed to the internet than ever. Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. There are tools available to serve as internet guardrails until a culture of digital literacy and responsible use sets in.

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World Backup Day March 31st: Student data security

Neo LMS

More than a million cases of child identity theft are reported every year and, as school districts continue to introduce students to new technology and advanced digital curriculum, Internet safety education is becoming an increasingly essential tool when preventing cybercrime.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? “There will be more momentum for mobile devices in classrooms with an eye toward affordable alternatives to traditional 1:1 rollouts.” Will the cloud continue to reign? Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement.

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Citizenship for Personalized Learning

BYOT Network

Internet Safety – My son’s best friend lives in another country, and he rarely gets to see him face-to-face. One strategy for increasing participation is to use a student response system. There are additional strategies for improving participation in a personalized environment.

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Citizenship for Personalized Learning

BYOT Network

Internet Safety – My son’s best friend lives in another country, and he rarely gets to see him face-to-face. One strategy for increasing participation is to use a student response system. There are additional strategies for improving participation in a personalized environment.

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How every school can promote safety in a digital world

eSchool News

Keeping students safe in the digital era — with its myriad dangers — means a proactive IT strategy. However, along with the benefits of mobile devices come the associated challenges. Coupling device security and recovery strategies with educational programs can be transformational.

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Exploring the Benefits of Implementing BOYD in Education

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this post, I discuss the potential benefits and challenges of implementing BOYD in schools, as well as strategies that can be used to ensure students are using their devices responsibly in schools and beyond. Schools should also consider implementing monitoring systems such as content filtering software or internet safety programs.

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