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JANUARY 24, 2024

Common Cyber Threats Facing Educators Every profession has had its fair share of internet-based troubles. This could expose confidential student data, compromise work communications, and even jeopardize the safety of those around you. But what scams and crimes are teachers most likely to encounter?

Internet 167

Internet Confidentiality Teachers Fairness 167

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APRIL 11, 2019

We wanted to give our students a platform to discuss their work and to teach others. We’ve run stations at Maker Faires, demonstrated tools for teachers at professional development conferences and taught CAD Design at student conferences. Logistics for these mobile events can be complex.

Fairness 163

Fairness Confidentiality Students Interdisciplinary 163

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In many classrooms these days, student discussion can grow so heated that passion threatens to overwhelm productive conversation. Considering these high stakes, students and instructors may be tempted to avoid tough subjects altogether, or only discuss them with like-minded folks. And then confidentiality in the space, too.

Beliefs 180

Beliefs Instructors Confidentiality Discussions 180

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MARCH 19, 2019

We set norms and ground rules, we gave each person involved a fair opportunity to speak and we followed that darn script. We talked about the importance of self-care and discussed how to tell when it’s time to gently stop a session and report to a counselor. That is not how we approach peer mentoring at Westgate.

Counselling 165

Counselling Confidentiality Middle School Middle School 165

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JANUARY 30, 2024

And that's not fair because we never really know what's going on in someone's house. I will keep that confidential.’ And we can discuss the things that are less important than those: learning and safety. And I can give you an example of a story that's happened to a friend of mine. How can we find a solution for this?’

Technology 205

Technology Teachers Communication Language 205