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to protect themselves and to respect the privacy of others
as well. For instance, teaching students how to create
unique passwords is key for securing personal
information. With the increase in cybersecurity attacks
over the past few years, updating passwords and even
using two-factor authentication (TFA) will help to keep
everyone safer.
Communication: With the variety of social media
platforms available and how quickly we can post and
respond, providing opportunities for students to practice
responsible posting is an area that we need to focus on
regularly. Even with young students, simulating an X
(formerly Twitter) chat or other online discussion can be
done using sticky notes, for example. Depending on
grade level, another option is to use a tool like Padlet to
help students learn how to properly post and interact with
one another.
Cyberbullying: Because of the instant access to posting
online, cyberbullying is a serious topic that needs to be
discussed in every classroom. All educators can place a
greater emphasis on recognizing and preventing
