Zenbo, the Social Robot Teaches Cyber Safety By TL Editors published 14 February 20 A cross-disciplinary collaboration at the University of Delaware has developed a teaching tool to deliver cybersecurity training in classrooms—Zenbo, the social robot.
The End of the Road for Windows 7: Three Options for Safe School Computing By Brian Nadel published 14 January 20 Windows 7 may not be in the rear-view mirror quite yet but there is a lot you can do to keep your school’s computers safe and secure.
Digital Learning Resources for January 2020 By Deborah Marshall and Lisa McKnight Ward published 14 January 20 Explore digital learning resources for January 2020 and preview February's list.
Virtual High School Teaches Cybersecurity By Brian Nadel published 9 December 19 Byte-Sized Security curriculum for grades 9-12 now available
Creating a Digital Playbook: 5 Critical Components By Matthew X. Joseph EdD last updated 28 October 19 Cyber issues in schools can impact students, teachers, staff, and physical or virtual elements of schools and districts. Schools are driven by the notion of improving student learning through the tools and skills of educators.
The State Of E-Rate By TL Editors last updated 28 October 19 An excerpt from COSN’s K12 Cybersecurity cost report, released in September, argues that E-rate funds should not only make the Internet accessible to all students, but also make it safe.
Digital Resources for National Cyber Security and National Bullying Prevention Month By Deborah Marshall and Lisa McKnight Ward published 17 October 19
Feature: Districts Share Student Data Security Practices By Annie Galvin Teich published 1 October 19 Parents and educators read about the latest security breaches every day in news headlines.
Next-Gen School Safety and Security: Using the Power of Technology to Protect Students By Tara Smith published 2 April 19 Student safety has always been a number-one priority.
Phishing Scams: Don’t Take the Bait By Andrew Wallace published 31 January 19 Just glance at your inbox and odds are you’ll find at least one variety of phishing scam or email hack.
District Leaders Take on the New Reality of Cyber Security in Schools By Eileen Belastock published 5 December 18 This cyber security incident shut down Columbia Falls SD 6’s 25 schools for three days and impacted 1600 students, staff, and local sheriff and police departments.
Cyber Security Resources for Teachers and Students By Deborah Marshall and Lisa McKnight Ward published 5 October 18
SAFEKEEPING IN 2017 By Ellen Ullman published 23 February 17 In the days following the presidential election, the press reported an uptick of cyberbullying.