by Emma | Sep 13, 2024 | Administrators, Blog, Criminal Activity, Cybersecurity, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology, The Digital Divide
As schools embrace digital learning and technology becomes more integrated into education, the need for strong cybersecurity practices becomes ever more pressing. Educational institutions are prime targets for cyberattacks, with hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in...
by Emma | Nov 30, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Social Media, Technology
Social media is an integral part of life for today’s teens. Online interactions and social media platforms offer teens avenues for self-expression, connection, and information sharing. However, the extensive use of social media – especially video- and image-oriented...
by Emma | Nov 15, 2023 | Apps, Blog, Criminal Activity, Cybersecurity, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Media Literacy, Online Learning, Technology
The integration of apps into education revolutionized the way students learn and teachers instruct them. Educational apps offer a versatile platform for interactive and engaging learning experiences, catering to various subjects and age groups. They enable...
by Emma | Nov 2, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Criminal Activity, Education Law, Educational Technology, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence, Technology
Teenage gun ownership remains a concerning issue for schools. The emergence of ghost guns deepened that concern. According to NPR, ghost guns are personally assembled and untraceable. The “buy build shoot” kits can be ordered online or 3D printed. Some...
by Emma | Oct 19, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Gun Violence, Internet Regulations, Learning and the Law, Online Learning, Parenting, Parents, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
From nationwide threats of on-campus violence to tragic school shootings, school safety is a primary concern for parents, administrators, and educators. However, the need for school safety doesn’t stop at the campus or classroom. Online safety is essential to a safe...
by Emma | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog, Educational Technology, Mental Health, School Counselors, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology
Over the past fifteen years, the prevalence of suicidal ideation and of suicide attempts among adolescents has increased dramatically. This is especially true of adolescents who are Black and Hispanic. In 2019, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)...
