eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

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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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 12, 2012

Self learning of tech and where to go for help - knowing how to search a help menu on software or hardware, where to go to find user forums for help, and where to find the manual for technology is a huge skill that many do not know about. Why do schools still pay so much for software? Free alternatives to paid software and services.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 21, 2019

Should we install keystroke logging software or monitor everything that youth search for on the Internet? We can think of numerous reasons why students might search the Internet for things that they don’t want their parents to know about, just like they talk daily about things that they don’t want their parents to know about.

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Neo LMS

MAY 25, 2021

Also, ensure that antivirus and firewall software programs are installed on all computers so the hackers can be stopped before data is stolen. This information should include internet safety tips ranging from how to secure their mobile devices to the dangers of cyberbullying.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 16, 2018

Basic Rules for Internet Safety. The internet is a great resource for kids who know how to use a computer. But while there is a lot to see and learn on the internet, it's important that children understand how to be safe online. Keyboarding Skills. Learn to Type and Use the Computer Keyboard and Mouse (PDF).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 5, 2019

I update software when prompted (that’ll have to be black). When you’re done, evaluate your cybersecurity safety. Computer Security Signpost Showing Laptop Internet Safety. One of the most common things people do wrong when interacting with online programs or software is picking an easy or short password.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As K-12 schools increasingly rely on online resources in day-to-day instruction, safety takes on new proportions. A web filter for schools is commonly used to provide this safety for everyone who uses devices connected to the internet. Additionally, we will explore other ways filtering products support the school community.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 22, 2018

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. Conclusion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Everything from our wills to our accounting software is on our home computers. Or can they install software and let hackers onto your computer when downloading games?). Computer Security Software & Hardware to Check Out. Antivirus Software. Other Software. 5 Steps to Internet Safety (Free Download).

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Tom Murray

JUNE 1, 2017

High-quality RUPs include information about a variety of areas, such as Internet and software access, e-mail and user account information, filtering and monitoring, privacy expectations, and so on. In addition, high school students are trained as cyber safety mentors to work with students and the community on Internet safety.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This program must encompass programs or software for the institution to manage risks, while also supplying students (and employees) with the right reflexes if and when threats are no longer simulations. No One is Too Big or Too Small.

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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2023

For example: A review of how companies handle student data by Internet Safety Labs, a nonprofit that tests software products, showed that 96 percent of apps used and recommended by U.S. And the companies that provide these tools aren’t always careful stewards of the sometimes-sensitive information they collect from students.

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Lightspeed Systems

MARCH 13, 2025

Funding & Resource Allocation Why It Matters : Board members often approve large edtech budgets, from device purchases to software licensing. What to Look For : Software Adoption vs. Licenses Purchased: Ensuring that the district isnt overpaying for unused applications.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Listen to Browser Security Software Warnings. Use a Firewall and Malware Protection Software. Download a reliable malware protection software and update it regularly. Malware protection software is your best defense, but you have to use it responsibly. Choose it wisely. You should pay close attention to these warnings.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2016

Simple Updates to Your Classroom Procedures and Workflow sponsored by EdTech Software From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Try Shelfit from EdTech Software. Lately, I have been using Shelfit software by EdTech Software. Try Shelfit from EdTech Software.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

For example: A review of how companies handle student data by Internet Safety Labs, a nonprofit that tests software products, showed that 96 percent of apps used and recommended by U.S. And the companies that provide these tools aren’t always careful stewards of the sometimes-sensitive information they collect from students.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

According to a recent BBC survey of 3500 parents and children, only 8% of parents thought their children had seen something upsetting on the Internet. Only 41% used safeguarding or filtering software when using the Internet. The BBC''s Webwise site also has some great resources on Internet safety. Unported License.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Last month, a lawsuit was filed by California parents alleging another online monitoring software company illegally collected students’ personal data, including location data, without their consent and sold it to third-party vendors. We will always treat that data with the utmost security and privacy.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 5, 2015

I maintain a collection of Internet filtering and blocking resources that hopefully will be useful to you, including 27 Internet safety talking points for you and your community. Image credit: Save the Internet Net Neutrality protest , Steve Rhodes. I have the good fortune to interact with schools all around the world.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

Effective ways to evaluate software and online services in regard to student privacy were discussed during a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by CatchOn, An ENA Affiliate. Monica Watts provided an overview of the complex digital ecosystems many districts now have, and the wide array of software and services included in them.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

In order to protect learners, it’s essential for a K-12 district or school to use web filtering software. It allows learners to use the internet safely so they don’t come across content that’s inappropriate or dangerous. So how do you manage web filtering so that it protects students but doesn’t restrict learning?

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

In an effort to protect students in this always-on and connected world, Impero Software , a remote monitoring and management software provider, has updated its keyword libraries to include a more comprehensive list of U.S. The software alerts educators when a student uses words or phrases that match a term in the keyword library.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

VERNIER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY, GO DIRECT SENSOR CART The new, completely-wireless Go Direct Sensor Cart allows middle school, high school, and college Physics students to easily explore force, position, velocity, and acceleration directly on their Bluetooth-enabled devices with no additional equipment required.

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Kevin Corbett

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Internet Security If you haven’t seen the Norse Global Real-Time Attack Map, I highly recommend it as both visually fascinating and informative. The site provides a geographical display of live cyber attacks along with the origin, attack type, and target. What Is A DDOS A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

To help schools detect these issues, Impero Software , provider of network administration, classroom management and internet safety software, has partnered with SafeBAE (Safe Before Anyone Else), which raises awareness of sexual assault and dating violence among high school and middle school students.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Key topics include cyberbullying, information literacy, digital footprints, and overall Internet safety. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18,500 employees in more than 50 countries. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The curriculum, which covers issues such as privacy, cyberbullying, internet safety and other digital dilemmas, is being offered thanks to a partnership with Common Sense Education and a generous grant from the Delaney Family Fund. With Build English Fast , neuroscience-designed software from Scientific Learning Corp. ,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Most educators and students are not technology professionals and prefer classroom solutions that are simple to use and easily work with the various programs, software and other hardware which educators have grown accustomed to. School districts will take proactive steps to ensure student data is as secure as possible.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. Even in the absence of a federal update, K–12 administrators can look carefully at their current internet safety policy. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:41.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Most educators and students are not technology professionals and prefer classroom solutions that are simple to use and easily work with the various programs, software and other hardware which educators have grown accustomed to. School districts will take proactive steps to ensure student data is as secure as possible.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Knowing that students have access to their devices, teachers can use educational software or apps that can help them better assess students’ work as well as provide specific feedback on a particular topic. Schools should also consider implementing monitoring systems such as content filtering software or internet safety programs.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This blog will outline a multi-level approach to internet safety for students, beginning with how to enable safe browsing for learners while they use Google Classroom and the internet. Tools such as screen monitoring and powerful web filtering software are additional levels of protection we discuss below.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

VIRTUAL SAFETY “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin was addressing fire safety when he coined this familiar axiom, but the analogy to Internet safety isn’t a bad one. Here’s how schools can protect them. Invaluable free resources on ferpasherpa.org include: ?

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