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Fridays with Chief Trawick: A Closer Look at Gaggle Safety Management

Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 23, 2023

This week's topic is technology, specifically Gaggle's Safety Management for monitoring student activity on school-provided devices. Welcome to "Fridays with Chief Trawick," a public service resource presented by Reimagined Campus Security, LLC in partnership with Gaggle.

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Student safety management is more important than ever

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2019

School safety management systems can play an integral role in helping administrators stay on top of critical threats. Students fear for their safety or fear copycats during the anniversary of attacks, and they also fear physical attacks or threats because of their race or religion.

Report

Report System Technology

How Gaggle Safety Management Fulfills Your Internet Safety Policy

Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 15, 2017

The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires the adoption and enforcement of an Internet Safety Policy. What is an Internet Safety Policy? An Internet Safety Policy is a set of measures taken to ensure the protection of students using online resources. Providing education for minors about appropriate online behavior.

Internet Safety

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As a Principal, I Thought I Promoted Psychological Safety. Then a Colleague Spoke Up.

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

This colleague, who I manage, shared that during a recent meeting I had facilitated, my tone made them feel psychologically unsafe. The safety of my school community, which I love, is deeply embedded in my purpose. A few months ago, an assistant principal at my school gave me feedback I wasn’t prepared for. I kept thinking, “Me?

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Meeting Data Trends Training

Safety Management Categories: Suicide & Self Harm

Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 9, 2017

This is the fourth post in a Gaggle Speaks series on our Safety Management categories. Gaggle Safety Representatives are tasked with identifying instances of self harm, which can include self-inflicted physical violence, threats of suicide and even eating disorders. In this post, we discuss our Suicide & Self Harm category.

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Gaggle Unveils Gaggle Safety Management for Microsoft Teams

techlearning

APRIL 16, 2020

Gaggle will integrate its safety solution, under the name Gaggle Safety Management for Teams, with Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft

Modern Facilities Management in Schools and the Tech Behind It

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 31, 2023

When it comes to the responsibilities of school authorities, one of the most vital is the way facilities management teams maintain and manage assets owned by the school. These teams, which include such varied departments as maintenance, health and safety, and technology, keep the school running.

Technology

Technology Learning Education

What You Might Have Missed in January–What’s up in February

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: Top Ten Articles, Tips, and Reviews for 2023 Tech Tip #8–Print a selection off a webpage Free MLK Lesson Plans Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools 13 Websites to Learn Everything About Landforms National Handwriting Day 5 Internet Safety Tips (..)

Internet Safety

Internet Safety Digital Citizenship Training Resources

Aligning Student Safety to Your Risk Management Initiatives

Gaggle Speaks

OCTOBER 18, 2017

For K-12 schools, risk management solutions include worker’s compensation and personal liability, background checks for criminal records and proper insurance coverages. Since the 1990s, more focus has been placed on safety drills, surveillance, building security and other tactics due to onsite student assaults.

LMS

LMS Analysis Online Learning Resources

Safety Management Categories: Drugs & Alcohol

Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 28, 2017

This is the fifth post in a Gaggle Speaks series on our Safety Management categories. Gaggle Safety Representatives are tasked with identifying incidents of drug and alcohol use when reviewing student email communications, files, links and attachments. Gaggle Safety Management Categories: Drugs & Alcohol Click To Tweet.

Training

Training Technology Learning

Safety Management Categories: Nudity & Sexual Content

Gaggle Speaks

MAY 11, 2017

This is the second post in a Gaggle Speaks series on our Safety Management categories. Gaggle Safety Representatives are tasked with identifying nudity and sexual content in student communications and files. Often, Safety Representatives identify self-produced pornography created and shared by students.

Report

Report Course Examples

What’s Social-Emotional Learning Got to Do with IT?

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

A Rave Mobile Safety survey of more than 400 K–12 employees, released in March, found that student mental health is top of mind for 61 percent of respondents. And while we sometimes feel helpless, we must remember there are small steps that educators can take to help students manage some complex emotions.

Survey

Survey Learning Mobility Tools

classroom.cloud from NetSupport Releases New Classroom Management and Safety Features, Giving Teachers More Control in the Cloud

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Thursday, November 4, 2021 — ATLANTA – NetSupport , which develops network and cloud-based technology for K-12 schools, has released several new safety and control features for classroom.cloud, a cloud-based classroom management tool.

Classroom

Classroom Software Tools Company

Safety Management Categories: Violence Towards Others

Gaggle Speaks

MAY 24, 2017

This is the third post in a Gaggle Speaks series on our Safety Management categories. Gaggle Safety Representatives are tasked with identifying instances of violence towards others, which is differentiated from self-harm or violence towards oneself. Gaggle Safety Management Categories: Violence Towards Others Click To Tweet.

eBook

eBook Elementary

Are You Spending Too Much Time Managing Your School Web Filter?

Securly

JANUARY 11, 2024

Web filtering is an essential component of K-12 student safety, ensuring your students are protected from online content that’s distracting, inappropriate, or harmful. The post Are You Spending Too Much Time Managing Your School Web Filter? The post Are You Spending Too Much Time Managing Your School Web Filter?

Internet Safety

Internet Safety EdTech

IT Leaders Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Shoutouts

EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

They’re helping students work through mental health lows while trying to manage their own stress from the pandemic. At the same time, they’re championing integrated technology, personalized learning and online safety. They’re fielding questions and uncertainty about new technologies such as artificial intelligence tools.

Technology Support

Technology Support Personalized Learning Technology Tools

Safety Management Categories: Profanity & Hate Speech

Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 20, 2017

With this Gaggle Speaks post, we’re launching a new series specifically about our Safety Management categories. When Safety Representatives discover inappropriate content in student communications and files, they categorize them so that school and district emergency contacts can easily discern why they’re inappropriate.

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Navigating the digital landscape by fostering classroom digital wellness

Hapara

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Laurie discusses essential aspects of digital wellness, screen time management, online safety and digital mindfulness. Laurie underscores the need for educators to promote a balanced digital environment that supports learning while managing distractions.

Classroom

Classroom Digital Citizenship Academic Standards Digital Learning

Here’s How School IT Teams Can Efficiently Manage Chromebooks

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 23, 2022

As adoption of Chromebooks in education continues to grow, schools and districts have come to rely on Google Workspace for Education for student safety and success. However, when it comes to managing thousands of Chromebooks, most understaffed K–12…

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Chromebook Meeting Google Education

Are You Spending Too Much Time Managing Your School Web Filter?

Securly

JANUARY 11, 2024

Web filtering is an essential component of K-12 student safety, ensuring your students are protected from online content that’s distracting, inappropriate, or harmful. The post Are You Spending Too Much Time Managing Your School Web Filter?

Internet Safety

Internet Safety EdTech

How Enhanced Homework Detection Makes Securly Aware Student Wellness Monitoring Even More Reliable and Accurate

Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When monitoring students’ online activities for signs of safety and wellness risks, false positive alerts are unavoidable. This latest innovation makes Securly Aware a more reliable and accurate indicator of student safety and wellness concerns for busy district and school teams. Curious how Securly could help your district or school?

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How Smart Technology Can Help Create Healthy School Buildings

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Experts say that will require delivering cleaner air and managing crowds, which can be accomplished with the help of smart building technologies such as advanced HVAC controls and video sensors. Some schools have been using smart technologies to measure utility use and efficiency, streamline building maintenance and enhance school safety.

Technology

Technology Online Learning Video Classroom

Minga Collaborates With Avenue Growth Partners to Propel its Campus Management Platform into Expansion Phase

Minga

MARCH 6, 2024

DOVER, Delaware — March 6, 2024 – Minga, the end-to-end campus management platform for K-12 schools, announced today a USD $7 million investment from Avenue Growth Partners (Avenue), a growth capital firm investing in category-leading vertical software companies.

Software

Software Company Classroom Learning

Student Safety & Classroom Management: Building the Roadmap

techlearning

MAY 19, 2021

Effective classroom management, especially when teaching remotely and in synchronous classrooms, is key to student success

Classroom

Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

Christian Miraglia, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, has some great ideas on teaching kids about Social Media Awareness: Over the last decade, there has been pressure in the K-12 learning environment to create classes that address everything from managing your money to various efforts to address cultural inequalities.

Social Media

Social Media Internet Safety Digital Citizenship EdTech

Ready, set, safe: Communication and technology for school safety

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

As the 2023 – 2024 academic year concludes this spring, school leaders will have the opportunity to review safety protocols and adopt new tools to foster a safe and secure learning environment for years to come. What do they need to feel prepared and equipped to respond?

Technology

Technology Training Industry Tools

The impact of web filters on network performance in K-12 schools

Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The widespread use of web filters underscores the importance of student safety and well-being while learning online. Top reasons K-12 schools use web filters Student safety Whether working online in class or on a school device at home, K-12 students need to be safe. Many are behind the scenes at the network level.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Software Accessibility Guidelines

Meta Launches 'Nighttime Nudge' for Healthier Habits

Mark Smithers

APRIL 19, 2024

By prioritizing mental well-being and effective time management, Meta is paving the way for a more mindful and responsible use of their platforms. Meta's testing of safety notices and age restrictions on Instagram DMs aims to protect teens from suspicious behavior and unwanted messages.

Social Media

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Student mental health tops list of school safety concerns

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2023

Educators participating in a recent survey overwhelmingly believe that the Covid pandemic has increased student mental health needs–and in many instances, mental health issues are the biggest obstacle to school safety. Mental health affects how children handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

Survey

Survey Data Resources Technology

September is National Preparedness Month - get yourself, family, home, school and business ready

Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 26, 2020

I am a retired Paramedic, Special Operations Paramedic and FEMA trained in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Management. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Emergency Management Insitute The FEMA EMI offers free, online courses for anyone to take.

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Android Training Resources Course

September is National Preparedness Month - “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”

Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I am a retired Paramedic, Special Operations Paramedic and FEMA trained in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Management. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Emergency Management Insitute The FEMA EMI offers free, online courses for anyone to take.

Android

Android Training Resources Course

Schools Are Desperate to Stop Violence. Will These New Guidelines Help?

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2024

Will a new set of guidelines from the National Center for School Safety help? Recently, Cornell co-authored a toolkit for the National Center for School Safety, based on interviews with about 200 experts. Stopping Tragedy Or Managing Anxiety? Controversial Practices? He hopes new guidelines will help.

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Guidelines Assessment Policies Training

Navigate360 Advances Whole-Child Student Wellness and Safety Suite with Latest Acquisition in Continuing Effort to End School Shootings, Teen Suicide and Bullying

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360 , the nation’s leader in K–12 student wellness and physical safety solutions, has acquired PBIS Rewards , a SaaS platform that simplifies the implementation and management of the evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional and mental health.

Software

Software System Data Report

Linewize Acquires K-12 Web Filter and Firewall Provider Cipafilter

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2022

This marks the third acquisition in less than a year making Linewize one of the world’s largest K-12 digital safety providers, serving more than 10 million students globally and offering a suite of capabilities including compliance and filtering, classroom management, real-time monitoring and intervention, online safety education and more.

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Securly Acquires Edficiency to Personalize K-12 Scheduling

Securly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Securly, a leading provider of K-12 solutions for school safety and wellness , is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Edficiency, an innovative flex scheduling solution.

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Company Industry Outcomes Personalized Learning

5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, it does mean that STEM classrooms require skilled management to keep students focused on their tasks. Consider addressing issues like earthquake safety, oil spill cleanup, or snow removal. So, how do we as educators foster an environment of engagement and creativity without stifling our students’ curiosity?

STEM

STEM Classroom Elementary Student Engagement

Mental health tops education leaders’ post-pandemic priorities

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Education leaders are beginning to move on from COVID-related safety measures, and are instead focusing on managing mental health and violence on campus, according to a new report from Rave Mobile Safety. Anxiety around potential situations involving an active assailant saw a major rise (+14%), as did cyberbullying (+12%).

Survey

Survey Education Mobility Report

8 Key Instagram Safety Tips for Teenagers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

However, just like the physical world, the digital world has its share of safety concerns. Instagram Safety Tips for Teenagers Here are some key Instagram safety tips for teenagers: 1. Instagram Safety Tips for Teenagers Here are some key Instagram safety tips for teenagers: 1.

Social Media

Social Media Data Accessibility Video

Vector Solutions’ Student Safety & Wellness Courses Wins Platinum Award in THE Journal’s New Product Awards

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Tampa, FL – December 29, 2021 – Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions to help schools make their operations and communities safer, smarter and better, was named a winner in THE Journal’s New Product Awards for its Student Safety & Wellness Courses.

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Course Digital Citizenship Software Training

Konica Minolta Joins ZeroNow Alliance to Foster Safer Schools

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The last decade has shown the world just how essential school security has become,” said Stephanie Keer, National Practice Manager, Government/Education, Konica Minolta. “The This is how we will end violence in our schools – collaboration among the most informed and committed education safety leaders.”. About Konica Minolta.

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Industry Software Company Facebook

The evolving requirements of a K-12 school network

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2024

In response to this news, K-12 IT managers in the U.S. This is why a zero-trust approach to WWAN is so important for students, teachers, and the IT personnel that manage school networks. By default, zero-trust cybersecurity solutions give IT managers the power to decide who gains access to school networks.

Accessibility

Accessibility Laptops Meeting Classroom

Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

Rise Vision helps schools improve communication and safety, increase student involvement, celebrate student achievements, and create a positive school culture. Rise Vision helps schools improve communication and safety, increase student involvement, celebrate student achievements, and create a positive school culture.

EdTech

EdTech Software STEM Company

Gaggle Earns iKeepSafe Privacy FERPA Badge

American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Gaggle, a leader in student safety management, earns the iKeepSafe FERPA privacy badge, highlighting their dedication to student safety and data security.

Data

Data Education Industry

What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By minimizing disruptions, promoting positive behavior, and establishing clear expectations, classroom management enhances academic achievement, cultivates social-emotional skills, and fosters positive teacher-student relationships. What are the positive effects of classroom management? How does classroom management affect teachers?

Classroom

Classroom Outcomes Strategy Analysis

Fridays with Chief Trawick: A Closer Look at Gaggle Safety Management

Student safety management is more important than ever

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How Gaggle Safety Management Fulfills Your Internet Safety Policy

As a Principal, I Thought I Promoted Psychological Safety. Then a Colleague Spoke Up.

Safety Management Categories: Suicide & Self Harm

Gaggle Unveils Gaggle Safety Management for Microsoft Teams

Modern Facilities Management in Schools and the Tech Behind It

What You Might Have Missed in January–What’s up in February

Aligning Student Safety to Your Risk Management Initiatives

Safety Management Categories: Drugs & Alcohol

Safety Management Categories: Nudity & Sexual Content

What’s Social-Emotional Learning Got to Do with IT?

classroom.cloud from NetSupport Releases New Classroom Management and Safety Features, Giving Teachers More Control in the Cloud

Safety Management Categories: Violence Towards Others

Are You Spending Too Much Time Managing Your School Web Filter?

IT Leaders Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Shoutouts

Safety Management Categories: Profanity & Hate Speech

Navigating the digital landscape by fostering classroom digital wellness

Here’s How School IT Teams Can Efficiently Manage Chromebooks

Are You Spending Too Much Time Managing Your School Web Filter?

How Enhanced Homework Detection Makes Securly Aware Student Wellness Monitoring Even More Reliable and Accurate

How Smart Technology Can Help Create Healthy School Buildings

Minga Collaborates With Avenue Growth Partners to Propel its Campus Management Platform into Expansion Phase

Student Safety & Classroom Management: Building the Roadmap

Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ready, set, safe: Communication and technology for school safety

The impact of web filters on network performance in K-12 schools

Meta Launches 'Nighttime Nudge' for Healthier Habits

Student mental health tops list of school safety concerns

September is National Preparedness Month - get yourself, family, home, school and business ready

September is National Preparedness Month - “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”

Schools Are Desperate to Stop Violence. Will These New Guidelines Help?

Navigate360 Advances Whole-Child Student Wellness and Safety Suite with Latest Acquisition in Continuing Effort to End School Shootings, Teen Suicide and Bullying

Linewize Acquires K-12 Web Filter and Firewall Provider Cipafilter

Securly Acquires Edficiency to Personalize K-12 Scheduling

5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom

Mental health tops education leaders’ post-pandemic priorities

8 Key Instagram Safety Tips for Teenagers

Vector Solutions’ Student Safety & Wellness Courses Wins Platinum Award in THE Journal’s New Product Awards

Konica Minolta Joins ZeroNow Alliance to Foster Safer Schools

The evolving requirements of a K-12 school network

Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

Gaggle Earns iKeepSafe Privacy FERPA Badge

What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?

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