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China’s kindergarten coders: The AI arms race begins at age 4

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In China, the state is systematically rewiring its education system to raise a generation fluent in artificial intelligence. She likens current resistance to early internet fears, arguing that lack of AI literacy risks not only economic stagnation, but societal instability. Every month a student isn’t on board, they fall a year behind.”

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Digital learning is different

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From the internet and computers to cell phones and artificial intelligence, schools continue to invest a lot of time and money into figuring out how best to use these new technologies. The open nature of the internet allows for many divergent opinions and perspectives.

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K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum

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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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Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens?

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Teens need access to a reliable internet connection, a quiet and comfortable space to study, and a computer or device that can handle educational platforms. Others may need to actively seek out social opportunities through sports, volunteer work, or community programs. They also need a support system.

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Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

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This dwell time allows them to harvest intelligence, determine high-value assets, and meticulously plan their next move, making their attacks far more destructive. Of course, digital learning also depends heavily on internet access. The longer they stay hidden, the harder it becomes to detect, contain, and neutralize the threat.

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Top Grant Sources to Bring Technology to Under-Resourced Classrooms

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For many students, school may be the only place where they have access to reliable internet, a quiet space to learn, or even a working device. Housing insecurity, including overcrowding, frequent moves, or even homelessness, can disrupt a students ability to attend school consistently, concentrate in class, or complete homework at home.

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog–Online Images

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after January 1, 1978, are automatically protected by copyright once they are fixed in a tangible medium (like the Internet) BUT a single copy may be used for scholarly research (even if that’s a 2nd grade life cycle report) or in teaching or preparation to teach a class. The law states that works of art created in the U.S.

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