by Emma | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Mental Health, Online Learning, Teaching Topics, Technology
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many school districts decided to switch to virtual learning entirely. Others decided on a hybrid approach, making distance learning available as an option. For many, online learning is a life-saving necessity. However, isolation is a...
by Emma | Aug 13, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Education Law, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Online Learning, School Safety, Technology, Webinar
On July 21rst, Mickes O’Toole Attorneys at Law and SlateXP, the makers of LearnSafe, presented an online seminar focusing on student safety, district liability, and distance learning. Thomas A. Mickes, a leading education law attorney, gave a presentation titled...
by Emma | Jul 30, 2020 | Administrators, Apps, Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Education Law, Educational Technology, Internet Regulations, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Technology
The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires school districts to monitor and supervise technology use by students and staff. In the classroom, teachers often take on part of this responsibility through active monitoring of student computer screens....
by Emma | Jul 20, 2020 | Administrators, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Education Law, Learning and the Law, Online Learning, Teachers, Technology, Webinar
“COVID-19 and the Unintended Consequences of Distance Learning,” a webinar sponsored by Mickes O’Toole Attorneys at Law, in conjunction with Slate XP, the makers of LearnSafe, will take place on Tuesday, July 21rst, at 10:00 am CST via Zoom. This online seminar will...
by Emma | Jul 15, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Online Learning, School Safety, Technology, The Digital Divide
In early 2020, the coronavirus pandemic completely altered the educational landscape in the United States. Suddenly, schools were forced to transition from in-person to online instruction: a change necessary to preserve the physical safety of faculty, students, and...
by Emma | Jul 13, 2020 | Administrators, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Education Law, Educational Technology, Internet Regulations, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Online Learning, School Safety, Teachers, Technology, Webinar
Mickes/O’Toole Attorneys at Law, in conjunction with Slate XP, the makers of LearnSafe, will present an online seminar, “COVID-19 and the Unintended Consequences of Distance Learning.” This seminar will focus on issues that need to be considered with respect to...
by Emma | Jul 9, 2020 | Apps, Blog, Digital Citizenship, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Mental Health, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Social Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Needs Students, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Educational technology has opened up a new world of learning possibilities. Virtual reality and infographics help visual and kinetic learners in a way not possible with lectures alone. During the coronavirus pandemic, technology helped schools keep students safe while...
by Emma | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, Social Media, Teachers, Technology
The internet allows students to access information in a matter of seconds. This has widened the world of the classroom. However, new technology also brings new problems. Cyberbullying is one of those problems — and it’s a big problem for schools. The...
by Emma | Jun 11, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Parenting, Parents, School Safety, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
While students are learning at home, it’s important that they feel they still have a safe environment. How can teachers help create a safe workplace for online classes? Here are some ideas of how schools can maintain a safe learning environment for distance...
by Emma | May 28, 2020 | Blog, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Learning, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology
COVID-19 forced schools to suddenly turn to distance learning in order to finish the school year. Unfortunately, this sudden change also brought change to some students’ mental health. Students have lost social outlets as well as the learning environment they...
