How Schools Can Tackle Distractions and Safety in the New Academic Year
As students and educators enter another school year, the role of personal devices in the classroom continues to be controversial.
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Jul 1
- 7 min
LAUSD's New Cell Phone Policy: Why School Devices Need Attention Too
This article discusses the recent cellphone ban by LAUSD, yet also calls attention to the need to address school device filtering challenges
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Deledao
- May 20
- 6 min
What is Content Filtering in Education? The Ultimate Guide
Content filter is a crucial tool in K12 education. It's used to monitor and restrict access to inappropriate and distracting content.
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- May 8
- 3 min
Beyond Summer Break: Rethinking K12 Internet Management with AIÂ
As the school year draws to a close, reflection takes center stage. Administrators contemplate budget challenges, staffing concerns, and...
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Apr 17
- 3 min
Making Smarter Choices: Why Research-Based EdTech Matters More Than Ever 
The article explains the importance of K12 school districts making ed tech purchase decisions based on research-based, proven products.
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Apr 8
- 3 min
How Students Are Able to Bypass School Filtering With Proxies (and Why It's a Problem)
Students often find ways to bypass school filtering systems, including using proxy websites. Let's delve into the challenges this creates.
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Mar 18
- 3 min
Is Your Classroom Management Software Stuck in the Past?
Classroom management software that employs AI provides a more effective solution for managing K12 digital learning environments
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Do Students Know How to Bypass School Filtering? (Spoiler: Yes!)
Armed with a simple Google search for "how to bypass school filtering," students can easily bypass restrictions, leaving schools...
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Feb 6
- 4 min
Analyzing the critical role played by K12 IT administrators in shaping and implementing technology initiatives in schools
A review of the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 National Educational Technology plan.
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Jan 29
- 3 min
Innovation Without Boundaries: The Struggle of Smaller Schools in K12 Ed Tech
In the dynamic evolution of the educational technology sector, an alarming trend has surfaced, pointing to a notable detachment of larger...
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Jan 3
- 4 min
Fostering Focus and Academic Success in Today's Digital Learning Environments
The outcomes of the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) pose a significant challenge for K-12 school district...
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Deledao
- Nov 30, 2023
- 2 min
Digital Learning Environment Roadmap for District Success
Drawing from the frameworks provided by the US Department of Education's National Education Technology Plan (NETP) and the Ed Tech...
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Nov 14, 2023
- 3 min
The Challenge of Enhancing Student Success in Digital Learning Environments
The challenge of enhancing student success in digital learning environments
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Oct 3, 2023
- 3 min
Real-Time AI vs List-Based Filtering: A Game-Changer for Enhancing Digital Learning Environments
In the fast-paced world of K-12 education, technology has become an integral part of the classroom experience. From interactive online...
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Sep 22, 2023
- 4 min
Balancing the Digital Equation: Prioritizing K-12 Student Safety and Achievement in the Digital Age
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the integration of technology into K-12 classrooms has become increasingly commonplace....
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The Social Institute
- Aug 10, 2023
- 7 min
How educators can empower students to manage digital distractions for healthy learning environments
As the carefree days of summer are coming to an end, students across the country are soaking up every last minute of summer and mentally...
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Deledao
- Jul 24, 2023
- 5 min
Unlocking Student Success: Understanding the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Education
What is the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in education? The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a framework that addresses...
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Jun 8, 2023
- 2 min
Teacher Reflections on the 2022-23 School Year
With the conclusion of the most prolonged period of uninterrupted learning since 2020 wrapping up for teachers, the game-based learning...
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Jan 24, 2023
- 2 min
How to Help Students Learn Digital Self-Regulation Skills!
The Importance of Self-Regulation A vital component of learning at any age, self-regulation skills allow students to maintain focus,...
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Kevin Kuckkan, M.Ed.
- Jul 6, 2022
- 7 min
The post-pandemic classroom: Media multitasking and digital distractions impact student engagement
The rapid increase of 1:1 initiatives exacerbated the problem of digital distractions in the post-pandemic classroom.
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