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5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. This could expose confidential student data, compromise work communications, and even jeopardize the safety of those around you. However, it’s not without a few downsides.

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How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

While many educational software providers offer students helpful and engaging content, some can end up exposing student data. A December 2022 report from Internet Safety Labs confirmed that 96 percent of school apps shared student data with third parties, and 28 percent exposed kids to advertising.

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Internet Safety and Information - what data do the big companies collect?

Educational Technology Guy

However, there are some drawbacks and everyone is concerned about their data and what the big tech companies collect about them. This infographic shows some of the data and information that Google, Facebook and Apple have and collect about their users. It is a good resource to use when teaching digital literacy and internet safety.

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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

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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11 Projects to Teach Digital Citizenship

Ask a Tech Teacher

Another fun project is to have them then create an image cube (like the one available on Big Huge Labs ) with six images they drew themselves that represent “Internet safety” These are created in their favorite school drawing program and then uploaded to the Big Huge Labs template. What dangers lurk in each?

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Are Schools Helpless, Hapless When it Comes to IT Privacy and Security?

Doug Levin

Nonetheless, as schools rely more and more on the internet for the delivery of core education programs and services we must remain cognizant of the ways in which our use of the technology may represent potential new threats to students and school communities. and compliance.

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How to Explain Cybersecurity for Children

Ask a Tech Teacher

When they teach about safety online, they may affect not only the lives of their students but society as a whole. The Basics of Internet Safety Teachers should emphasize the dangers of sharing personal information online. Understanding Proxy Servers and VPNs Children must understand internet privacy.

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