eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

This past August, the Center for Internet Security’s Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), which serves state and local governments, reported that it expects an increase of as much as 86 percent in cybersecurity incidents aimed at K-12 school systems over the course of the current school year.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2021

Over time, internet access has shifted from an amenity to a necessity. But for the millions of students and families without internet access at home, adapting to the virtual classroom became extremely challenging, if not impossible. was especially concerned about internet accessibility, and she wasn’t alone.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The other day, my friend’s high school daughter complained, “It’s not fair!” What’s not fair?” In one study, even after all students were provided with a laptop computer, internet access, and headphones, low-income students’ school attendance and engagement were consistently less frequent than their higher-income peers (An, 2021).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. Common Cyber Threats Facing Educators Every profession has had its fair share of internet-based troubles. However, it’s not without a few downsides.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While the education system strives to provide all children with fair, equitable access to high-quality education, the sudden switch to distance learning during the pandemic has turned the spotlight on persistent inequities among students. Related content: Study shows major learning loss for grades K-2. Other schools had little or none at all.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2016

And luckily, with a mobile device and the internet, it’s fairly simple to help students get on the road to developing a global mindset. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. Next page: Six more global learning tools.

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Learning Tools Mobile Devices Fairness Internet 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Schools should invest in providing devices and reliable high-speed internet access for students who lack these resources at home. Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities, and it’s essential that school leaders and teachers address these issues to promote a level playing field.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

EdSurge is hosting a series of spring fairs this April! Before you head to a jobs fair, it's worth taking the time to make sure your resume, LinkedIn profile and business cards are all up-to-date. Hiring managers will wind up with a stack of resumes by the end of the fair. The value of jobs fairs is the human element.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

And luckily, with a mobile device and the internet, it’s fairly simple to help students get on the road to developing a global mindset. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. Next page: Six more global learning tools).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Vote ensures internet remains open, equally accessible through net neutrality policy. The vote regulates internet service providers in the same manner as public utilities, with a stricter set of regulations to make sure all customers receive equal service. Broadband networks must be fair. “Broadband networks must be fast.

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Internet Fairness Assignments Communication 210

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It can be hard to get moral compasses to twitch when discussing the intricacies of copyright law, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. Students need to understand the following concepts: copyright, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. I’m talking about teaching kids about copyright.

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Teaching Fairness Writing Internet 250

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

But researchers at the Internet Archive and Tulane University say they’ve found a legal way to scan and make available many in-copyright works published between 1923 and 1941, which will come as welcome news to those who want to dive into a digital copy of a book like In Love With a T-Man , a 1937 pulp novel by Rob Eden. “We Public Domain.”)

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2022

Let’s see how to use web filtering to stay safe out there on the internet and make full use out of it. The Children’s Internet Protection Act, signed into law in 2000, is a document that regulates the exposure of inappropriate content to children. Both opinions have their right to exist, both seem fair.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

Something the Internet Can’t Replace. Stephen’s response was matter-of-fact: “The answers to essentially all of our traditional questions are available on the internet, and search technology will only become more sophisticated. What is not on the internet are the questions. 3) Write down every question exactly as stated. (4)

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Internet Fairness Students Questions 271

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Google’s Be Internet Awesome –abbreviated course. Fair use/Public domain. A Fair(y) Use Tale. Internet Hoaxes–Fact vs. Fake. Internet Safety. Be Internet Awesome. Here are popular resources teachers are using to teach about digital citizenship. Click the titles for more links: Avatars. Curriculum.

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Plagiarism Fairness Internet Curriculum 186

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use–these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files.

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Ethics Fairness Internet Communication 245

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

It’s an issue of fairness and equity, certainly, but it’s also a practical matter. Families who can’t afford it are provided a free laptop and Internet connectivity. At Wichita Falls Independent School District in Texas, we believe every student deserves to begin their academic career at the same starting line.

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Achievement Students Fairness Blended Learning 278

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2025

Learning has no temporal or geographic borders, and is available wherever students and teachers find an internet connection. This used to mean limiting access to the internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) students would be discouraged from using an infinite and fascinating resource.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Many districts are now supporting 1:1 device initiatives, giving students daily access to the internet and information through Chromebooks, iPads, and other smart devices. Within the past few years, thanks to COVID-19 and distance learning, the amount of technology in schools across the country has increased a hundredfold.

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Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Fairness Schools 246

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Learning has no temporal or geographic borders, and is available wherever students and teachers find an internet connection. This used to mean limiting access to the internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) students would be discouraged from using an infinite and fascinating resource.

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Plagiarism Fairness Internet Curriculum 166

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. This book is your guide to what children must know at what age to thrive in the community called the internet. fair use/public domain. internet safety.

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Plagiarism Internet Fairness Curriculum 189

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Facebook changed its corporate name to Meta yesterday, as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s sweeping vision of creating a next-generation “embodied” internet inspired by science fiction, where users, as he described it , will be “in the experience, not just looking at it.” And he is targeting education as one key part of that vision.

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Internet Education Fairness Science 215

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

We have the authority right now to require that new funds for our telehealth initiatives are distributed fast and fair, without playing favorites—as I fear we are seeing elsewhere in the national response. They can’t join classes online because they do not have internet access at home. It’s a tall order.

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Fairness Internet Communication Participation 211

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2019

In addition, a quick internet search provides different ways your students can make their own GIFs. How about fair use? Carson Arias /Unsplash Incorporating listicles into your teaching allows you to discuss the four elements of fair use. Students (and teachers too!)

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

After three months, Alex finally told me that he did not have internet access at home. Worse, as I began to make more discreet inquiries, I learned that I had many more students with internet access issues. Many students complete homework later in the evening and traveling outside the home brings up safety concerns.

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Internet Accessibility Motivation Achievement 102

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2024

A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. This book is your guide to what children must know at what age to thrive in the community called the internet. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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Plagiarism Internet Fairness Curriculum 157

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Ultimately, Simental says students really want computing power and internet access and are less concerned about the equipment itself. “We’re able to meet the needs of the community,” says Ojeda, “and in a very fiscally-responsible manner.”.

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Fairness Internet Accessibility Technology 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2020

A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. This book is your guide to what children must know at what age to thrive in the community called the internet. fair use/public domain. internet safety.

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Curriculum Plagiarism Internet Fairness 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. internet safety. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. internet safety. Starts May 17, 2021. cyberbullying. netiquette.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

We want to help you apply for and get your fair share of available funding. This webcast will help you understand how E-rate discounts and funding can benefit your school or library with eligible telecommunications, Internet access, equipment, products and services; E-rate 2.0 changes; and the steps to apply.

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Fairness History Internet Schools 153

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Copyright and Fair Use –Common Sense Media video. Internet sources. Internet—what is it–video. Privacy on the internet. BrainPop Internet sources. Google course on searching internet. Internet searches. Fair use/Public domain. Fair use/Public domain. A Fair(y) Use Tale.

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Plagiarism Fairness Internet Curriculum 119

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

You can help facilitate that connection by trying to find assignments that students can work on together, such as virtual science fair projects or book clubs, in which students meet regularly online to present projects or discuss books they’re reading. If not, don’t share it or say it.

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Learning Internet Assignments Fairness 203

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2020

Sub-category: Internet, Security, Search/Research, MS Office, Google Apps. Q: I know ‘fair use’ allows students to use most online images for educational purposes, but I want them to know how to find public domain pictures for everyday, non-school use. Today’s tip: Find Public Domain Images. Category: Images.

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Fairness Internet Curriculum Teaching 167

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

Most Americans who cannot access the internet on a daily basis come from underrepresented and historically marginalized communities, including individuals with disabilities, from low-income backgrounds and those living in rural areas. The same holds for U.S. It's good stuff. SETDA stands with @PattyMurray and calls for #DigitalEquityNow.

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Internet Disabilities Fairness Accessibility 167

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

We want to help you apply for and get your fair share of available funding. This webcast will help you understand how E-rate discounts and funding can benefit your school or library with eligible telecommunications, Internet access, equipment, products and services; E-rate 2.0 changes; and the steps to apply.

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Fairness History Education Internet 148

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The 2016 Report is made possible by Share Fair Nation at go.nmc.org/2016-k12 ). This comprehensive report helps education leaders and practitioners develop future-focused digital strategies and learning approaches that mirror the needs and skills of the real world.

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Secondary Education Fairness Intelligence Learning Spaces 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2023

A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. This book is your guide to what children must know at what age to thrive in the community called the internet. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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Plagiarism Internet Fairness Curriculum 147