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Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media for ‘worrisome behavior’

eSchool News

Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media posts for signs they might engage in violence on campus or harm themselves so that school staff — and in some cases police — can intervene. Chicago Public Schools piloted a similar social media monitoring program in the mid-2010s. newsletters.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with.

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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

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plays in operating the institution’s digital grid, by administering the purchase of new hardware, managing crucial software upgrades, overseeing network security, and controlling the vast amounts of data being transferred each millisecond between students, faculty, and stff. Unfortunately, our new LMS lacks these refined media capabilities.

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Technology is Here to Stay: Now What?

Ask a Tech Teacher

My approach was to pilot any software application, if possible, for at least 90 days. Finally, once purchased, I followed social media posts on the product’s upgrades, especially if the product incorporated some type of social-emotional component. Most companies offer such opportunities.

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6 Examples of classroom tech that improves education

Neo LMS

Fifty-nine percent of students who use social media say they use it to discuss educational subjects with their peers. Schools that use more software related to assessment reported higher student outcomes than those that didn’t. Examples of technology in the classroom. Technology in the classroom has come a long way.

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5 Things to teach to develop cyber-savvy students

Neo LMS

Educators have always tried to ensure a safe learning environment for students, as a way to reduce negative outcomes and increase retention rates. Antivirus software does an amazing job of protecting devices from all sorts of malware. A sense of security is something usually unseen yet it’s paramount to a great learning experience.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.