Student Safe Apps: Is Sarahah One of Them?

Student Safe Apps: Is Sarahah One of Them?

Student Safe Apps: Is Sarahah One of Them?
When the social media application Sarahah was launched in 2017 it became instantly popular, especially among students ages 12-17. But at present Sarahah is a cause for concern among both parents and teachers. The reason: it promotes cyberbullying.
What is Sarahah?
Sarahah is an anonymous messaging application […]

Online Gaming: Safety Tips for Students

Online Gaming:  Safety Tips for Students

Online Gaming: Safety Tips for Students
Many students take interest in online gaming as a means of entertainment and social connection. Increased ownership of devices like smartphones and has made it easier for students to access these games. They can choose from a wide variety of online games, ranging from social to Massive Multiplayer […]

Are Students Safe on Facebook Messenger Kids?

Are Students Safe on Facebook Messenger Kids?

Are Students Safe on Facebook Messenger Kids?
Facebook recently launched a new application for children between 6-13 years of age. The app is called Facebook Messenger Kids, and is available on iOS. The concept behind the app is that it acts as a safe communication platform for children, their families, and their friends.
Although the […]

5 Prevalent Internet Dangers that Threaten Digital Safety

5 Prevalent Internet Dangers that Threaten Digital Safety

5 Prevalent Internet Dangers that Threaten Digital Safety
Student use of the internet and its applications is at an all-time high. In fact, the digital world is rightly said to be the modern student’s playground. But just as there are many positive and productive uses for the internet, there are also dangers in […]

Boosting Mobile Security: Safety Tips for Students

Boosting Mobile Security: Safety Tips for Students

Boosting Mobile Security: Safety Tips for Students
Smartphones are an integral part of students’ lives. At this juncture, the question needs to be asked – how safe are they? Mobile security is certainly a cause for concern, especially considering the presence of rampant digital threats. It’s important that students understand and apply any built-in […]

Technology Today (1 Iowa LRC – Self Study)

 
“Technology in education is less about the toolset and skillset and more about the mindset. The teacher’s most prominent role in the digital age is that of lead learner.”

Gone are the days when the word classroom brought to mind an image of a dusty blackboard, chalk or […]

PACKAGE: Child Abuse Prevention Package for Educators (20 Hours)

The Child Abuse Prevention Package for Educators includes the following four courses

Child Abuse Prevention Package for Educators

# Hours

Recognizing & Preventing Child Abuse

5

Internet Safety in a Connected World

5

Bullying Prevention & Policies for Schools

5

Ethics for Education Professionals

5

TOTAL

20

The course package Child Abuse Prevention  for Educators will expand your knowledge regarding the dangers of child abuse […]

SELF-STUDY: Internet Safety in a Connected World (5 clock hours)

“This is a must have course for anyone who has children or works with children who access the Internet.”
Issues that the students of today, parents, teachers and those who are part of their world face online is the essence of this content. Participants discover areas of the Internet used […]

Resources for Internet Safety Month

Resources for Internet Safety Month

Summer vacation is only days away and children will be faced with more free time than they can imagine. And thanks to the internet, many of our students will be upping their screen time instead of heading outside to play so it’s appropriate that the first month of summer vacation be designated National […]

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