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10 edtech experts you should follow

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Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. Lindy has several edtech certifications. She is also the author of several edtech books. Lindy Hockenbary.

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How students can safely search the internet

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An internet search can bring up videos, message boards, blogs or social media posts with toxic messaging. . On the internet, it can happen through social media, online chatting, message boards or gaming apps. Social media, gaming or gambling websites can keep students from learning and even lead to unhealthy behavior.

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

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Gaming sites, the latest social media sites and online forums can be distracting for kids. Students also deal with serious issues such as cyberbullying , which take place through social media, email, messaging, online forums or online gaming communities. . Create environments focused on learning. That’s why H?para

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Cell phones in school: Reclaiming student attention

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Recently, Christian Ruiz of the Dallas Independent School District joined Robert Bailey of Hāpara for a frank discussion on cell phones and social media in school. We asked educators and administrators in the Hāpara community and on social media: What is the cell phone policy in your school or district?

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Five back-to-school tips for classrooms in the Southern Hemisphere

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Help learners stay away from social media distractions New Zealand implemented a school phone ban in April 2024 to help with distractions. In Australia, social media will soon be banned altogether for children under 16. She continues, I believe we should approach online safety the same way we have water safety.

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Five digital citizenship activities everyone should know about

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Whether learners question rules related to internet usage or need support in how to use social media safely, opening a dialogue is one of the best ways to approach digital citizenship topics. Hāpara Card Talks allows you to have conversations with learners about digital citizenship issues.

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Exploring different types of web filters for K-12 schools

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For example, a school district may want to completely restrict access to social media sites during school hours. Categories to block might include VPNs, gaming, adult content, social media, gambling and shopping. For example, YouTube could be blocked entirely because it falls under social media.

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