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T.H.E. Journal
June 1, 2010
Rama Ramaswami |
Nothing to LOL About Schools fear the predatory behavior that lurks around social networking sites can make users sitting ducks for hackers, thieves, cyberbullies, and scammers. So they're caught in what appears to be an all-or-nothing choice.   |
T.H.E. Journal
March 2007
Robert Losinski |
Patrolling Web 2.0 As the internet grows more complex, districts need more than a conventional filter to protect tech-savvy students from unsafe online content. |
T.H.E. Journal
March 2006 |
Content Filtering: A Solution That Works Filtering internet content not only protects children from inappropriate content, but also frees up bandwidth and saves schools money. |
InternetNews
July 26, 2006
Roy Mark |
House Targets Social Networking Sites Legislation would force schools and libraries to block sites like MySpace. |
T.H.E. Journal
June 1, 2010
Geoffrey H. Fletcher |
A Revolution on Hold In their push toward using digital content in the classroom, many schools are stuck in second gear until basic changes to both infrastructure and entrenched habits are made. But even as school districts grapple with making those changes, policymakers have begun to move forward. |
T.H.E. Journal
March 25, 2010
Natasha Wanchek |
Library 2.0: Enter the Teacher Librarian Enthusiast Technology is changing the role of libraries - and the responsibilities of librarians - at schools internationally. |
T.H.E. Journal
September 16, 2009
Patricia Deubel |
Social Networking in Schools: Incentives for Participation District leaders want some evidence that social networking would fulfill their expectation of adding strong educational value and purpose. |
Information Today
July 23, 2013
Barbie E. Keiser |
E-Rate Connects America's Classrooms, Libraries The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation convened on July 17, 2013 to discuss ways to strengthen E-Rate (E-Rate 2.0: Connecting Every Child to the Transformative Power of Technology). |
T.H.E. Journal
December 2002
Judith B. Rajala |
Web Site Filtering Web site filtering is the selection of Internet or Web site content deemed acceptable for viewing and/or prohibiting the viewing of objectionable Web content. Advice and practicable strategies for filtering in schools |
T.H.E. Journal
April 2009
Jennifer Demski |
Facebook Training Wheels A secured social networking site allows schools to incorporate the technology into academics while preparing students for the perils of online communities. |
T.H.E. Journal
February 1, 2010
John K. Waters |
Now What? We put the question to a host of K-12 IT leaders: If you had a one-shot chance to spend a big sum of technology money, where would you begin? Here are their shopping lists. |
T.H.E. Journal
November 1, 2010 |
2020 Vision: Experts Forecast What the Digital Revolution Will Bring Next A discussion about how far we've come in education technology, and where we can expect to go. |
T.H.E. Journal
October 1, 2009
Sara Stroud |
Fight Fire With Fire School districts are turning the tables against cyberbullies, using technology to flush out and crack down on online harassment. |
T.H.E. Journal
October 2007
Matt Villano |
School Security Strategy--Simplified Safety is a top priority for schools, and the best way to manage the risk is to address the top IT security issues for 2007-2008, and anticipate concerns on the horizon. |
Salon.com
October 25, 2000
Christopher Hunter |
Don't let McCain censor the Net New legislation that would require the use of filtering software by public libraries is unnecessary and unconstitutional... |
T.H.E. Journal
November 13, 2009
Scott Aronowitz |
Educator Use of Social Networking Lags Behind Interest Educators suggested some factors inhibiting the growth of this technology in educational settings include privacy concerns, schools/districts that block access to these Web sites, and time pressure. |
Information Today
June 10, 2002
Elisabeth Winter |
Judges Find CIPA Unconstitutional On May 31, just hours before its self-imposed end-of-May deadline, a three-judge panel in a federal district court in Philadelphia unanimously ruled that the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is unconstitutional. |
T.H.E. Journal
May 2009
Rama Ramaswami |
Even! But No Longer Odd Once regarded as an unconventional alternative for atypical students, virtual schools have achieved mainstream acceptance, and are now seen as providing an education equal to - if not better than - what their traditional counterpart offers. |
T.H.E. Journal
September 9, 2009
Dian Schaffhauser |
Which Came First - The Technology or the Pedagogy? A new spin on an old riddle goes to the heart of a conflict between K-12 schools and the colleges of education responsible for cultivating and providing them with new teachers. |
Information Today
April 8, 2002
Betsy Winter |
CIPA Hearings Wrap Up; Decision Expected Next Month The case challenged the constitutionality of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which requires that libraries install filtering software on all computers with Internet access in order to receive federal funds. A decision is expected by the end of May... |
Reason
November 2003
Jesse Walker |
No Strings on Me: Librarians fight filters San Jose's is one of several library systems around the country that say they will refuse Washington's subsidies rather than accept the strings attached to them -- specifically, the requirements of the Children's Internet Protection Act. |
InternetNews
April 7, 2009
David Needle |
Teachers Driving Web 2.0 Adoption? A new survey indicates teachers are leading the charge to get more Web 2.0 services into the classroom. |
T.H.E. Journal
April 2004
Jim Myers |
Security Software Enriches Troy City Schools Educational Experience by Providing Safe E-Mail To address the requirement of schools to block and monitor all e-mail originating both internally and externally, anti-spam technology has emerged as a vital tool. |
D-Lib
Mar/Apr 2011
Diekema et al. |
Teaching Use of Digital Primary Sources for K-12 Settings This paper describes learning outcomes of a three-day workshop on integrating primary sources into K-12 teaching. |
T.H.E. Journal
August 2008
Rama Ramaswami |
Make It Stretch As technology funding dwindles, districts must use the resources they do have to maximum advantage. |
T.H.E. Journal
October 29, 2009
David Nagel |
Q&A: iNACOL's Susan Patrick on Trends in eLearning At last count, there were more than 1 million enrollments in K-12 online schools in the United States. |
HBS Working Knowledge
June 16, 2014
Michael Blanding |
The Unfulfilled Promise of Educational Technology With 50 million public school students in America, technology holds much potential to transform schools, says John Jong-Hyun Kim. So why isn't it happening? |
The Motley Fool
June 30, 2010
Anders Bylund |
Google Bends Over Backwards to Beat Microsoft Big G is doing whatever it takes to beat Microsoft on its own turf. |
T.H.E. Journal
October 1, 2010
John K. Waters |
Dream On: Visionary Educators and Their Big Ideas The four educators we've chosen to spotlight as visionaries conceived, developed, and guided technology-driven initiatives perhaps initially thought to be impractical. |
InternetNews
August 4, 2006
Roy Mark |
The Dopes of DOPA In an ugly fit of election year pandering to one of parents' worse fears, the House recently passed the Deleting Online Predators Act. |
T.H.E. Journal
August 2007
Charlene O'Hanlon |
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em Educators who recognize how much social networking engages and informs kids are creating their own sites as learning tools that foster collaboration among students, teachers, and parents. |
T.H.E. Journal
May 2008
Chris Riedel |
The Fight Against Cyberbullying As tales of online cruelty mount, districts are trying a mix of prevention and punishment, incorporating internet safety into curriculum and tightening student conduct codes. |
T.H.E. Journal
November 9, 2009
Sara Stroud |
A New Way Forward Tech-based solutions, such as tools for teaching kids how to recognize facial expressions, are giving educators a means of helping autistic students acquire basic life skills. |
Salon.com
June 14, 2001
Daniel Silverman |
Censorship High A 17-year-old takes a stand against a school Web-filtering system that screens out Planned Parenthood but not the Christian Coalition... |
T.H.E. Journal
June 1, 2010
Christine Fox |
Alabama Gets on Board The changes seen in the Roanoke City Schools in the four years since Tools for Life was launched are remarkable. |
T.H.E. Journal
October 1, 2009 |
Technology + Online + Industry + Partnerships Educators Awarded Environmental PD Courses... Microsoft Honors Innovative Educators... Google Offers Free Education Apps... |
PHONE+
July 20, 2009 |
Case Study: LifeSize Takes Teachers to Class With looming budget cuts, one school district turns to video communication to keep teachers connected for professional development, staff meetings, and training sessions. |
T.H.E. Journal
November 2007
Geoffrey H. Fletcher |
Bloggers Welcome Here Social networking tools appear poised to enter the school system. It's a breakthrough long overdue. |
T.H.E. Journal
April 2001 |
Congress Passes New Federal Filtering Requirements Congress has passed the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Neighborhood Protection Act. Almost identical, these acts require that schools and libraries receiving e-rate, TLCF and/or LSTA funds have a policy of Internet safety in place... |
T.H.E. Journal
January 1, 2000 |
Futureperspective - a Vision of Education for the 21st Century The creation and delivery of courses over the Web will be the driving force for educational change in the 21st century. |
T.H.E. Journal
March 2008
Neal Starkman |
Do the (Copy)right Thing Educators' lack of attention to intellectual property law places their schools in legal jeopardy-and sends a terrible message to students. |
InternetNews
August 11, 2006
Roy Mark |
Parents Smarter Than Congress? New surveys show parents are making all the right moves when it comes to protecting their children from online dangers. Congress, on the other hand .... |
T.H.E. Journal
December 2007
Richard E. Ferdig |
When 'Acceptable' Becomes Unacceptable The growth of virtual schools is forcing districts to reconsider their AUPs, whose restrictions on new technologies can stunt online teaching and learning. |
T.H.E. Journal
April 2009 |
Technology + Online + Industry + Partnerships Use of technology by teachers... Energy efficient schools... Awards... Industry news... |
T.H.E. Journal
October 2008
Andy McDonough |
More Is More No one solution can defend K-12 computer networks against the proliferation of digital threats. A multilayered strategy that addresses cyber safety on many fronts is a district's best hope. |
T.H.E. Journal
February 2009 |
Technology + Online + Industry + Partnerships Virginia Educators Honored for Tech Leadership... Follet Expands Ebook Offerings...Green Light Names Contest Winners... etc. |
HBS Working Knowledge
January 30, 2006
Mallory Stark |
Lessons From Privately Managed Schools An interview with Steven Wilson, founder and former CEO of educational management organization (EMO) Advantage Schools on how -- and if -- professional business management practices can improve the performance of troubled American public schools. |
T.H.E. Journal
February 1, 2010
Vanessa Hua |
Scare Tactics In April, as public fears about a mysterious new strain of flu grew, the Los Angeles Unified School District moved to forestall a panic. Many districts are using technology solutions to respond to emergencies such as this. |
T.H.E. Journal
February 10, 2010
David Nagel |
'E-Rate 2.0' Would Expand Broadband Access, Fund E-Book Pilot E-rate is a federal program that provides schools and libraries with discounts on telecommunications, Internet, and networking technologies and services. |
HHMI Bulletin
Feb 2012 |
Raising Their Game When done right professional development can make a real difference for students. |
