The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 28, 2012

Many school leaders and policy makers still express a high level of skepticism regarding social media’s potential as an educational tool. The problem of getting started though, is often seated in a lack of knowledge and understanding of social media and its potential in education. It’s the way kids communicate.

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Social Media How To Policies eBook 101

techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Social Media Digital Citizenship Smartphone Facebook 58

Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

Social Media 57

Social Media Digital Citizenship Smartphone Facebook 57

Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

Test the mobile device management (MDM) and internet filter off campus, and test it often. Review the Staff Responsible Use policy in your employee handbook and remember that the policy still applies to working from home. Students without wifi can download videos and activities while connected and access them later when offline.

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How To Student Data Privacy Learning Handbook 433

Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

Anyone else besides me want to admit that if you had mobile phones and social media when you were a kid, you would have tried to escape your boring classrooms too? What do you think of this proposed social media policy for school employees? But I like the quote. See also Walking out on bad presenters.

Social Media 185

Social Media Mobility Policies Technology 185

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

Social media has not shown an ability to “self correct” perhaps because by its very nature, the responses can only be positive and thus, there is no self-correcting mechanism built into its algorithm. immigration policies? Now is the time for all of us to become savvy investigators. Let’s dig in.

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Social Media Facebook Digital Citizenship Handbook 334

Neo LMS

AUGUST 4, 2020

Others claim that emotional support and social engagement are the primary drivers of using social media more often. banning mobile phones improves outcomes for the low-achieving students the most and has no significant impact on high achievers. Read more: Smartphones in the classroom: friend or foe? Managing devices.

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How To Smartphone Exercises Mobility 338

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 30, 2016

Below are a few tips and resources from my presentation, Engaging Parents with Technology and Social Media. Every school needs a social media plan and guidelines. Check out how other schools use social media to inform parents. Get parents to sign your Acceptable Use/ Responsible Use Policy (AUP/RUP).

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VLE Social Media Wiki eBook 259

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

This ends up resulting in the formation of rules and policies that severely restrict or prohibit student use of mobile technology and social media as tools to support and/or enhance learning. As the presentation began to focus on mobile learning initiatives a hand immediately went up. Here we go!

Technology 150

Technology Social Media Mobility Mobile Learning 150

Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

Social Media 40

Social Media Digital Citizenship Smartphone Facebook 40

Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

Social Media 40

Social Media Digital Citizenship Smartphone Facebook 40

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

However, to achieve CIPA compliance, districts must adopt an Internet Safety Policy (ISP) that utilizes web content filtering technology to protect students from harmful online content while ensuring the security of their personal information as mandated by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA).

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Student Data Privacy Data EdTech Internet Safety 98

Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

It is free to use (standard text messaging rates apply though) and anyone with a mobile phone or access to the web can use it. The new service allows users to build instant mobile social networks, called "cells" using text messages, QR Codes, email, web or the new Android App. Today, Celly is announcing a new service.

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Android Mobility Smartphone Facebook 170

Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

Mobile learning is generally defined as training or education conducted via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, generally connected to a wireless network such as GSM, G3 or Wifi. So, then, why all the hoopla about m-learning? With this type of increasing ubiquity, smartphones, can be at least part of the solution.

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Smartphone Classroom Tablets Mobile Learning 150

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

This gamified approach to supporting student well-being, called #WinAtSocial, empowers students to navigate their social world positively — including social media and technology — to fuel their health, happiness, and future success. Have the power to shape their everyday lives through the choices they make.

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Social Media Smartphone Education Elementary 68

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 20, 2017

As social media and technology is already a central part of children’s lives, online safety is an incredibly important issue to tackle. Introduce an e-safety and cyber-bullying policy. Include cyber-bullying in your school’s behaviour management policy with clear, serious sanctions. What is cyberbullying?

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Social Media Policies Report Mobility 189

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. Because mobile devices are faster, it satisfies student curiosity and builds their passion to be lifelong learners. Mobile phones can do pretty much everything a computer can via apps and Internet access. And why not?

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Mobility iPad Survey Chromebook 175

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

As more of our lives are consumed with digital technology — social media, texting and smartphones — is it any wonder that our children are growing up with electronic gadgets as companions? And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people.

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Mobility Smartphone iPad Social Media 111

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. Gaming sites, the latest social media sites and online forums can be distracting for kids. protect their personal information. That’s why H?para

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Digital Citizenship How To Internet Safety Hapara 243

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

About a decade ago, I began to notice a shift, and now the vast majority of students admit that it’s technological distractions—texting, social media apps and online streaming—that often prevent them from completing work and being engaged in class. Having a network of people to turn to is key to social and emotional wellness.

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Social Media Survey Digital Citizenship Policies 167

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2019

A growing number of entertainers, including Chapelle and musicians Jack White and John Mayer, prohibit the use of mobile devices during their performances. So it’s understandable that some students were unhappy about the new policy (to put it mildly). What do Dave Chapelle shows and a growing number of schools have in common?

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Smartphone Mobility Policies Secondary 164

Securly

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Digital footprints are not exclusive to online shoppers or avid social media users; everyone has one, including your 5-year-old child. However, “age limits” did not stop persistent pre-teens from joining social media and gaming sites. the latest version of the Google Privacy Policy — dated Aug. Taking Precautions.

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Data Social Media Facebook Policies 145

Securly

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Digital footprints are not exclusive to online shoppers or avid social media users; everyone has one, including your 5-year-old child. However, “age limits” did not stop persistent pre-teens from joining social media and gaming sites. the latest version of the Google Privacy Policy — dated Aug. > Smart Toys.

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Data Social Media Facebook Policies 130

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2019

By the time today’s digital natives enter high school, most of them have already been using devices, computers, the internet, and social media for years. They use these tools on their own terms and for their own reasons, many of which aren’t readily apparent to older adults who didn’t grow up with tablets and mobile phones in hand.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Guidelines Tablets 112

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. This meant desks had to be in orderly rows, mobile devices out of site, and common areas free of anything that could distract students from the task at hand – achievement on standardized tests.

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Learning Social Media Personal Learning Network Strategy 235

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. Both success stories and failure stories of adopting BYOD policies and implementing BYOD programs in schools belong to this process.

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BYOD How To Digital Divide Mobility 150

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2018

It might be facilitated by posing questions and then having students respond under cover of anonymity using mobile devices. If you make a move to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or 1:1 elicit input from students when crafting policies and expectations. To start the school year, allow students to co-create classroom rules.

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Advocacy BYOD Blended Learning Social Media 208

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 22, 2015

While interest is growing in the usage of mobile devices in school, a report on learning with mobile devices and social media tells us administrators still struggle with key concerns. Nearly half of principals identify teachers who are not trained in how to use mobile devices for instruction as the number one barrier.

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BYOD Policies Social Media Mobility 40

Gaggle Speaks

MAY 15, 2018

The ubiquity of social media and mobile technology has made it easy for bullies to continue their behavior on every corner of the Internet. School policy. In every state except Montana, the bullying law requires schools to have a formal policy to identify bullying and discuss the possible disciplinary responses.

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Policies Social Media Mobility Examples 75