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

Hapara

This is increasingly important as school 1:1 device use becomes more common in classrooms with younger learners. CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. So, why and how should you use technology in your classroom? What Is the Proper Role of Technology in the Classroom?

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

How Digital Natives Process Information in the Classroom. Using Technology in the Classroom to Teach Digital Natives. Integrating technology into the classroom is a necessity.[1] There are some handy guidelines for the proper role of technology in education. 7 smart ways to use technology in classrooms.”

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World Password Day — It’s Today!

Ask a Tech Teacher

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. Here are websites addressing this topic that I use in my K-8 classrooms and with my high school-level grad students: How Secure is Your Password? Why change passwords.

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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

Complying with CIPA & COPPA While Still Protecting Student Data Privacy In using the internet in classrooms, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires schools to monitor students’ online activity and educate them about appropriate behavior on the internet.

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5 Tips to Increase Parental Engagement in the 21st Century Classroom – From Courtney Pepe

EdTechTeacher

In this same letter he introduced two new social media platforms to further dialogue: a district Facebook page and a district twitter account, @WT_Schools. “Using social media is all about meeting our community members where they are. Wendy Thompson ( @wendypurple407 ) is a faculty member at A. Harry Moore.

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Subscriber Special: February

Ask a Tech Teacher

Pick a topic: Tech infused Teacher/Classroom. Here are general guidelines: up to 10 people per class (same low price–$750). delivered via Google Classroom. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. internet safety.