Graphite Blog

JUNE 9, 2017

Whether kids are using social media, searching for information, gaming, or emailing, they should have some basic understanding of how to protect themselves online. Though teachers and parents are deeply concerned about kids' online safety, we often don't know the best ways to teach these skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2020

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy—digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on these weighty topics into your already-packed classroom agendas. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

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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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One covers personal information collection for marketing to children, while another protects student education records. The third is the Children’s Internet Protection Act or CIPA. This is increasingly important as school 1:1 device use becomes more common in classrooms with younger learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

On January 1, 1983, when the Internet was invented, mankind agreed to a binary choice: Invent passwords or forever regret their absence. Without them, there would be no protection for your privacy, your online information, or even your personal identity. It’s a great activity for class when addressing internet safety.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2020

On January 1, 1983, when the Internet was invented, mankind agreed to a binary choice: Invent passwords or forever regret their absence. Without them, there would be no protection for your privacy, your online information, or even your personal identity. It’s a great activity for class when addressing internet safety.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2016

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Cassie Phillips, is a consultant and internet security expert. She is passionate about sharing information on protecting children from cyberattacks making policy to improve school systems on this topic. They can give recommendations for online safety that are tailored to a given situation.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 22, 2018

It is becoming more important than ever to be mindful of how a child’s digital personal information is protected, as children are up to 50 times more likely to fall victim to identity theft over adults. Many parents overlook the role educators and other institutional leaders play when it comes to defending their child’s information.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy—digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on these weighty topics into your already-packed classroom agendas. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Here are 10 questions you may be asked along with some tips on how to answer them: 1) How do you use technology in the classroom? Think of a time that the internet has gone down and talk the interviewer through the process and stress how the lesson still worked out well. 5) Talk me through how you deal with e-safety.

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Securly

MAY 26, 2016

Securly allows teachers to immediately whitelist a blocked site , making the site available to the entire classroom (temporarily, or not, depending on the school district’s chosen master settings). In the meantime, students can use safe image search sites and databases to find credible information. Image vs. Text. More Than Keywords.

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Edsurge

JULY 6, 2017

Open up a new tab, and do a quick Google Search for “The Internet is full of…” I’m guessing your autocomplete looks similar to mine: “The Internet is full of lies.” “The The Internet is full of false information.” “The The Internet is full of jerks.” “The The Internet is full of terrible people.”

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Securly

MAY 17, 2016

Well, teaching the school community about their web filtering system will optimize internet safety features and help students/teachers maximize web resources. This simple tip should help schools safely integrate technology into the classroom ! To learn more about online student safety, subscribe to our newsletter: .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2024

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

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. . Parents want information in a speedy, simplistic manner.”

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

It allows learners to use the internet safely so they don’t come across content that’s inappropriate or dangerous. Web filters may also secure learners’ information so that it’s not targeted online. In 2000, Congress enacted the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to address student safety when learning online.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With so much use of technology, especially during the past school year, we need to make sure that we are helping students to build digital citizenship skills in our classrooms. 6 Classroom resources that help students become digital citizens. Be Internet Awesome. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Here is how I responded: "Education technology – or edtech – is the study and practice of effective teaching and learning processes and strategies that incorporate devices, apps, programs, and media. Edtech can be used in traditional classrooms, at home, and as part of learning in almost any setting."

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

schools and classrooms. To find out more about this growing effort, we've completed a first-of-its-kind research report, The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st-Century Classroom. Make news and media literacy education a priority. Model and encourage media balance in the classroom.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Through computers, smartphones, and tablets, we have a wealth of information at our fingertips that can be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. Finally, set clear rules and limitations with your child on how much digital media they can access.[5] 5 Quick Tips on Limiting Screen Time at Home. Sources : Sigman, A.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy -- digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on these weighty topics into your already-packed classroom agendas. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy -- digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on these weighty topics into your already-packed classroom agendas. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy -- digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on these weighty topics into your already-packed classroom agendas. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Like it feels like it’s on every social media platform, everywhere they go at school, and they don’t feel like there is an escape. If I couldn’t have gone home and petted my dog and been away from it, I don’t know how I would have made it — with social media and not being able to get away from it.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Blended and personalized learning with digital tools has flooded classrooms, but most teacher-prep programs do not incorporate digital citizenship as requirements for teacher certification. The list could go on, but essentially, anything on the Internet with your name on it is a digital record. Am I oversharing?

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Key topics include cyberbullying, information literacy, digital footprints, and overall Internet safety. In addition, empower students to take control of technology by asking them how they could use media in a positive manner to effect social change. She also serves on several committees for ALA, AASL, and TLA.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

schools and classrooms. To find out more about this growing effort, we've completed a first-of-its-kind research report, The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st-Century Classroom. Make news and media literacy education a priority. Model and encourage media balance in the classroom.

Digital Citizenship 40

Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Analysis Report 40

techlearning

JULY 26, 2018

From Internet safety to commenting in online spaces, there are lots of topics to consider when deciding how to best prepare students for an online world. Students should see how everything they do in school connects to the world outside of the classroom. This space could include Google Classroom , Seesaw, or even a backchannel.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Resources eBook 392

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2019

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Resources eBook 217

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. By the time educators finish this class, they will be ready to implement many new tools in their classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

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Digital Citizenship Resources Internet Safety Social Media 189

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The internet is dangerous!” can backfire because children and teens are naturally curious and will try some things on their own, such as signing up for social media accounts way below the minimum age requirement. The internet can be a distracting place but also a powerful tool for change. This method of “Beware!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Tech coaching/mentoring is available from experts who work with you via email or virtual meetings to prepare lesson plans, teach to standards, integrate tech into core classroom time.

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