by Emma | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence, Technology
Over the past few years, cities across the United States saw an uptick in crime. According to CBS news, in 2021, large cities saw a 5% increase in homicides over 2020. And in 2020, cities saw a 44% increase in homicides over the previous year. Similarly, other violent...
by Emma | Feb 3, 2022 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Safer Internet Day is coming up on Tuesday, February 8th. Sponsored in the U.S. by ConnectSafely, a non-profit dedicated to “educating people about safety, privacy, security and digital wellness,” Safer Internet Day is an annual day of online security and...
by Emma | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Emergency Preparedness, Interactive learning, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Teaching Topics, Technology
In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic led to nationwide school closures. Districts turned to technology to continue educating students. Though our classrooms are no longer entirely digital, it’s clear that educational technology is here to stay – and that it’s going to play...
by Emma | Dec 9, 2021 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Technology
Maintaining a safe learning environment for all students is one of the most important parts of a superintendent’s job. That extends to the digital classroom. Therefore, it’s every bit as important to prevent online harassment as in-person bullying. Many...
by Annika Bastian | Oct 28, 2021 | Blog, Creative Learning, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Lesson Planning, Mental Health, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Social Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, Suicide Prevention, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Research shows that play offers an extensive array of benefits for children and adults alike. Many of these benefits relate to mental health. For example, play can reduce stress, strengthen brain function, and increase adaptability. Educators in early childhood...
