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 | 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 13, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Educational Technology, Online etiquette, School Safety, Social Media, Teachers, Technology
According to the National Crime Prevention Council, 43% of students have experienced or seen an incident of cyberbullying. Online bullying can be as damaging as being bullied in person. Victims of cyberbullying show signs of depression, distraction, and a loss of...
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,...