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 | 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 | Jul 27, 2023 | Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Pedagogy, Smartphones, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Children engage with digital media and devices at very young ages. According to a March 2020 poll by the Pew Research Center, parents reported that 35% of children two years or younger interacted with tablet computers. For this same age group, parents reported that...
by Emma | Jun 29, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Parenting, Parents, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment is every school’s duty. However, that duty isn’t limited to face-to-face instruction. Schools must also make sure that students are safe online and on school-owned devices. Online student safety became a major issue...
by Emma | May 18, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Bullying, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Media Literacy, News, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Smartphones, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
School-aged children spend more time online than ever. Recently, Common Sense Media conducted a survey regarding the amount of time children and teens spend online. They discovered a spike in online activity for individuals between the ages of eight and eighteen. In...
