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Providers Rise to Meet the Challenge of K–12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

This data can also be used to create student profiles , which educators can use to enhance their personalized learning programs. . In 2018, the education sector had 101 reported data breaches and 292 additional incidents , according to Verizon’s “2018 Data Breach Investigations Report.”. Public School District.

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K–12 IT Teams Use Phishing Simulations to Boost Cybersecurity

EdTech Magazine

By far the greatest vulnerability to our systems is internal staff who fall victim to phishing attempts,” Couch said during the hearing, EdScoop reports. Instead, nearly 20 percent of staff proved unprepared to report or act against a phishing attempt. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Why Your School Should Stick to Core Principles Instead of Market Trends

EdNews Daily

Rather than attempting to outpace neighboring school districts by purchasing new technology, it’s crucial to focus more on what new solutions can do to support teaching and learning. Will this truly enable a better learning environment for our students? Trends aren’t the enemy, but they certainly shouldn’t be your only guiding light.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

edWeb.net

However, said Jamie Knowles, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media, social media also has the ability to help users share their stories and shed a positive light on their activities. Student misuse: Common Sense Media’s research shows students report social media can be a distraction.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

edWeb.net

” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens. Post resources, highlight successes, and create a place where students can report problems like cyberbullying. ” This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec.

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Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship

edWeb.net

In “ Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship ,” a webinar hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec , Jennifer discussed her teaching strategies for incorporating digital citizenship at Cumberland Academy of Georgia. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter. Join the Community.

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Program Combatting Privacy and Tech Overuse Encourages Students to Take Control

edWeb.net

It’s a time when parents feel like they are losing control of their kids, yet the kids still have the capability to learn good technology habits. Parents need to learn what privacy really means in the digital world. The parents learn how to manage their children’s tech use and, more important, how to talk to them about it.