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Navigating Digital Etiquette in the Age of Social Media and Student Data Privacy      In today's digital age, educators are increasingly using social media platforms to engage with students outside of the traditional classroom environment. While this can promote better communication and a sense of community, it also raises significant concerns about digital etiquette. Teachers must carefully consider the boundaries between professional and personal interactions on social media. A primary issue is maintaining professionalism while ensuring that their online presence remains a positive role model for students (Thompson, 2022). Inappropriate posts, casual interactions, or overfamiliarity with students online can blur the lines of authority, leading to misunderstandings or breaches of teacher-student relationships. Educators must, therefore, adopt clear policies on how, when, and why they engage with students via social media to protect both parties.      ...

This blog will explore two effective ways schools can fund technology initiatives and outline a plan to ensure sustained funding beyond the initial purchase. Two Ways to Fund Technology Initiatives Grant Funding One of the most common ways to fund educational technology initiatives is through grant funding. Numerous government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private foundations offer grants specifically designed to support technology integration in schools. For example, the federal government's Title IV-A grants under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provide schools with funds to improve technology access and integration (ISTE, 2020). Additionally, organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Google for Education offer grants to support innovative educational technology projects. Schools can apply for these grants by submitting proposals that outline their specific needs, the intended impact of the initiative, and a detailed budget. Partnerships w...

Technology Integration in Sinapalo Elementary School Technology nowadays is the main language of the modern world in all aspects. Every individual is evidently engaged with the so-called “applications of science” in their daily lives. Everyone has to keep coping with so many upgrades as time flies, and being literate about modern technology is considered one of the most important requirements. The nurturing stage of the newest generation in being ‘technology literate’ is the first target. The CNMI Public School System's main goal is to improve student academic achievement through the use of technology from early childhood development centers toward all school levels and other educational programs such as Special Education, Alternative Education, etc. As stated, every student in the CNMI Public School System will achieve Technology Literacy by being able to use computers and other technology to improve learning, productivity and performance across all content areas. Based from the S...