Tom Murray

JUNE 1, 2017

As a former technology director (Tom) and high school principal (Eric), we’ve seen some fascinating ways that students have tried to bypass the filter, have seen search terms that would make even college students blush, and have had a vast array of conversations with students about the appropriate use of digital tools. So what’s your take?

Policies 196

Policies Internet Safety Social Media Digital Citizenship 196

Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? Billion has been invested in US K-12 education technology companies since 2010.

EdTech 176

EdTech Common Core Chromebook iPad 176

Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

As more and more children use mobile phones and access the Web, so the incidents rise proportionately. But with every new tool and technology comes a danger from a small but determined section of society who wish to bend their use, to exploit and to abuse for their own selfish purposes. We wish it were not so. Unported License.

Internet Safety 72

Internet Safety Mobility Survey Smartphone 72

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 5, 2015

There are a lot myths out there and even our best technology support personnel may lack understandings of what must be blocked versus what does not. Other times it’s because our technology support folks are more interested in controlling bandwidth or the ‘integrity of the network’ rather than figuring out ways to empower students and staff.

Internet Safety 80

Internet Safety Social Media Technology Support Software 80

Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 29, 2016

Digital citizenship lessons often focus on Internet safety, online predators and cyberbullying. Parents and teachers know how to use the Internet. Students often try to keep their activity on social networks and mobile apps from parents and teachers. With maturity comes regret.

Internet Safety 40

Internet Safety Digital Citizenship Mobility Examples 40

EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Our AHM technology coordinator, Stephanie Talalai ( @stalalai ) designed flyers of this page in Smore and put them up all over the school to encourage people to sign up. This powerful communication tool lets teachers keep families up to date by sending messages to their mobile device.” Tip #1: School Social Networking Accounts.

Social Media 60

Social Media Classroom Internet Safety Facebook 60

BYOT Network

APRIL 6, 2016

Teaching and modeling digital age skills through technology can nurture the traits of contributing citizens. Many students have taught themselves how to utilize technology and have made unfortunate mistakes. Internet Safety – My son’s best friend lives in another country, and he rarely gets to see him face-to-face.

Personalized Learning 49

Personalized Learning Learning Internet Safety Strategy 49

BYOT Network

APRIL 6, 2016

Teaching and modeling digital age skills through technology can nurture the traits of contributing citizens. Many students have taught themselves how to utilize technology and have made unfortunate mistakes. Internet Safety – My son’s best friend lives in another country, and he rarely gets to see him face-to-face.

Personalized Learning 49

Personalized Learning Learning Internet Safety Strategy 49

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. Even in the absence of a federal update, K–12 administrators can look carefully at their current internet safety policy. The technology only takes us so far.”.

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Internet Safety E-rate Social Media Policies 301

eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2016

Technology has become a mainstay within the walls of today’s schools. billion on technology this past year, according to IDC , with no sign of a plateau. billion on technology this past year, according to IDC , with no sign of a plateau. However, along with the benefits of mobile devices come the associated challenges.

Tablets 40

Tablets Exercises Guidelines Report 40

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2016

Technologies can transform; even simple technologies can make a significant impact. Here are eleven of the technologies that often affect classroom procedures and workflow. So first, I do recommend that you test a textbook modification program so that you can understand what this technology means. Set Up Social Media.

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EdTech Software Social Media iPhone 150

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

CLASSLINK ONECLICK ClassLink OneClick technology enables access to Web-based, Windows, and Google applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. HOVERCAM, HOVERCAM PILOT DIGITAL PODIUM The HoverCam Pilot is the world’s first fully-integrated, mobile, digital podium. The latest update (v12.5)

Internet Safety 44

Internet Safety Chromebook Software Gamification 44

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Bring Your Own Device (BOYD) is becoming an increasingly popular option for schools as they look to give students more access to technology. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is often used interchangeably with other acronyms such as BYOT (Bring Your own Technology), BYOPC ( Bring your Own PC), BYOP ( Bring Your Own Phone).

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BYOD Digital Divide Education Guidelines 100