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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Students are more exposed to the internet than ever. Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. There are tools available to serve as internet guardrails until a culture of digital literacy and responsible use sets in.

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Internet Safety Labs Advances Mobile App Safety for K-12 Students, Families and Educators with New App Microscope

eSchool News

SAN DIEGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Safety Labs , a non-profit organization dedicated to independent software product safety testing, today announced a big leap forward to help ensure mobile app safety for K-12 students, families and educators with the introduction of the App Microscope.

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Creating a safe environment for online learning

Neo LMS

This information should include internet safety tips ranging from how to secure their mobile devices to the dangers of cyberbullying. Since teachers can’t monitor what is going on at home, send home mailers to parents to remind them about safe computer use on their end as well.

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New Posted Resources 02/16/2012

The Web20Classroom

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

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. The discounts give schools financial assistance for internet connectivity.

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Acceptable or Responsible? What’s Your Use Policy?

Tom Murray

Unfortunately, many school districts’ filtering policies were developed before the rise of interactive web tools, social media, and mobile technologies. In addition, high school students are trained as cyber safety mentors to work with students and the community on Internet safety. ” – Thomas C.

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World Backup Day March 31st: Student data security

Neo LMS

More than a million cases of child identity theft are reported every year and, as school districts continue to introduce students to new technology and advanced digital curriculum, Internet safety education is becoming an increasingly essential tool when preventing cybercrime.

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