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 | Mar 19, 2020 | Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Online Learning, Parenting, Parents, Technology
Technology provides virtual classroom access, digital learning programs, and other beneficial learning tools that distance learners can’t live without. However, the internet, games, and smartphones can be distracting. Here are some tips to aid with technological...
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 Kendal Harris | Jan 24, 2019 | Apps, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, Technology
It’s an unfortunate and frightening fact: if your child has a smartphone, chances are they’ll experience cyberbullying. Predators can easily get to kids through a screen. A single mistake can go viral. Our children face so many dangers that parents need to...
by Kendal Harris | Dec 20, 2018 | Apps, Blog, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology, Trauma
Mental health is an important issue that can go unnoticed in tweens and teens. If your child is in crisis, it’s important to seek professional help. In this digital age, phones also provide a supplemental resource for teens to get help. Besides general health apps,...
