article thumbnail

How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

While many educational software providers offer students helpful and engaging content, some can end up exposing student data. 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.

article thumbnail

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. Malicious software can pose various threats once they get into your devices. Internet Safety Tips for Teachers Today’s educators can no longer do without technological resources.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

In a 2021 study by McAfee, the cyber security software company, over three-quarters of American parents wished schools would do more to educate their children about online safety. I applaud him in this endeavor, but I also think that students must be made formally aware of the influence of social media. .

article thumbnail

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

There are tools available to serve as internet guardrails until a culture of digital literacy and responsible use sets in. Create an Environment of Internet Safety. Knowing how to use the internet safely is crucial to good digital citizenship. Schools are embracing this approach.

article thumbnail

What Educators Need to Know Right Now About Digital Citizenship

The CoolCatTeacher

NetRef offers powerful Internet monitoring software that I recommend for schools. Anne Collier – Bio As Submitted Anne Collier is founder and executive director of The Net Safety Collaborative, home to SocialMediaHelpline.com for K-12 schools. Register here.] Part 2 Will be posted on Monday, March 11 around 8 pm.

article thumbnail

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

Hapara

As K-12 schools increasingly rely on online resources in day-to-day instruction, safety takes on new proportions. A web filter for schools is commonly used to provide this safety for everyone who uses devices connected to the internet. Additionally, we will explore other ways filtering products support the school community.

article thumbnail

Are Schools Helpless, Hapless When it Comes to IT Privacy and Security?

Doug Levin

Nonetheless, as schools rely more and more on the internet for the delivery of core education programs and services we must remain cognizant of the ways in which our use of the technology may represent potential new threats to students and school communities. “ Information security “).