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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

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There are tools available to serve as internet guardrails until a culture of digital literacy and responsible use sets in. Create an Environment of Internet Safety. Knowing how to use the internet safely is crucial to good digital citizenship. Schools are embracing this approach. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Subscriber Special: February–Discounted Group Training

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Building Digital Citizens Certificate If students use digital devices (iPads, Chromebooks, PCs, Macs, or another), they need to become familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. In this three-week class, youll learn what topics to introduce at what age and how to make these authentic to student lives.

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K-12 Districts Keep Students Safe with Web Filters and Monitors

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Often, their primary goal is to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act , says Linnette Attai, project director with the Consortium for School Networking and president of PlayWell , a data privacy compliance consulting firm. by Chris Hayhurst. Chris Hayhurst is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines.

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Subscriber Special: February

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If students use digital devices (iPads, Chromebooks, PCs, Macs, or another), they need to become familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. internet safety. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments.

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Online Classes! On Your Schedule

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If students use digital devices (iPads, Chromebooks, PCs, Macs, or another), they need to become familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. internet safety. Price includes course registration and all necessary materials. Building Digital Citizens. Certificate. Delivered digitally to you.

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

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Across schools, students use devices like Chromebooks for learning because it has many advantages. Abide by internet safety laws. 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.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

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These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook. However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1. While the iPad cost anywhere from $300 – $400, Chromebooks were sold from $199.

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