by Emma | Mar 9, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Internet Regulations, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Online Learning, School Safety, Technology
Advances in educational technology continue to provide countless new ways to learn. Yet with the internet comes content that is not appropriate for students. This is why the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires content filtering on school and library...
by Emma | Feb 10, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Smartphones
With new and improved technology comes new problems in academic settings. Laptops and school-designated tablets help students learn more efficiently than ever before. However, issues such as cyberbullying and sexting are more prevalent than ever. The School...
by Emma | Jan 6, 2020 | Apps, Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Pedagogy, School Safety, Teachers, Technology, Virtual Reality
Immersive learning through virtual reality. Digital lessons personalized for each student. Online games that teach important information while showing students that learning is fun. At the beginning of the 21rst century, these three things seemed like futuristic,...
by Emma | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog, Creative Learning, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Social Media, Teachers, Technology
Social media might at first seem like a nightmare to some teachers. No matter how interesting the lesson, your students may still try to hide their phones under their desks and scroll through Instagram. Why not use social media to your (and your students’!)...
by Emma | Oct 28, 2019 | Administrators, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Internet Regulations, Online Dangers, Social Media, Technology
Cyberbullying is a real concern for students, parents and school administrators alike. But what are the most common sites for cyberbullying? And how can you protect your students from them? Facebook Many teens post to Facebook seeking positive affirmation. This...
