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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. Cult of Pedagogy also has a wide-reaching community on social media. Follow Ari’s website and social media accounts for resources, tips and discussions around edtech.

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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 practice ethical monitoring

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POSITIVE uses of Hapara! We’ve all seen examples of oversharing on social media, photoshopping someone’s likeness without permission and identity theft. The post How to practice ethical monitoring appeared first on Hapara. JCSTechLeads pic.twitter.com/eVrrBmAa9F — Rhiannon Dunn (@rhiannonedu) September 30, 2022.

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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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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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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 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.