Cyberstalking and Cyberharassment: Federal law addresses cyberstalking through provisions in the Violence Against Women Act, with 18 U.S.C. § 2261A making it illegal to use electronic communication to place a person in fear of death or serious bodily injury.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Protects children under the age of 13 from the collection of their personal information by websites and online services.
Cyberbullying Laws in California: California’s legislature has passed multiple laws to address the widespread issues of cyberbullying and cyberstalking in the state. These laws help protect kids and teens who fall victim to online bullying and hold cyberbullies accountable for their actions. (see Penal Code 646.9)
California Penal Code 653.2 PC: Makes it a crime to use electronic communication devices to cause someone to fear for their safety or the safety of their family.
SB 568, Privacy Rights for California Minors in the Digital World: Gives minors in California the right to remove content or information posted on a website, social media, or app.
Professional Volleyball Players in Korea
Harvard Acceptances Revoked by the University
The Positive Impact of Upstanders
Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI): Provides resources for parents to understand online safety, including AI and digital harassment (FOSI.org).
Common Sense Media: Offers guidance on digital citizenship and safe technology use for children and teens (CommonSenseMedia.org).
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education): Offers resources and guidelines for educators on effectively integrating technology, including AI, into teaching (ISTE.org).
AI4K12 Initiative: Aims to develop national guidelines for teaching AI in K-12 and provides resources for educators (AI4K12.org).
AI can tailor educational content to meet the individual needs of students, adapting to their learning pace, style, and interests.
AI tools can make learning more accessible for students with disabilities, offering voice-to-text features, personalized learning aids, and more. (eSchoolNews, Harvard Business Review)
AI can automate administrative tasks for teachers, allowing them to focus more on teaching and engaging with students. It also introduces interactive and engaging learning experiences. (Harvard Business Review)
AI-powered platforms can connect students from around the world, facilitating global learning experiences and cultural exchange. (NAFSA)
Media and Information Literacy Course - Santa Claria County Office of Education
Research Skills - Freshmen Session
ZoteroBib (zotero.org)
Simple tool from Zotero for quickly generating citations without creating an account.
Supports various styles like APA, MLA, Chicago, and more.
EasyBib (easybib.com)
Free version allows MLA format citations.
Offers auto-citation for books, websites, and other sources by entering a URL or title.
BibMe (bibme.org)
Provides auto-fill for books, websites, and other sources.
Supports MLA, APA, Chicago, and other formats.
Cite This For Me (citethisforme.com)
Simple and user-friendly citation generator.
Supports various styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago.
MyBib (mybib.com)
A free citation generator for APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard formats.
Ad-free, simple interface, with an option to export the citation list.
Citation Machine (citationmachine.net)
Auto-generates citations in multiple styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, and Turabian.
Great for books, articles, and websites.
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Introduction to Research Sources: Understanding different types of sources (books, journals, websites).
Basic Internet Research: Learning to use search engines effectively.
Citing Sources: Introduction to citation formats (MLA or APA).
Evaluating Information: Basic skills in assessing the credibility of sources.
Note-Taking Techniques: Effective ways to summarize and organize information.
Advanced Internet Research: Using databases and specialized search tools.
Critical Analysis of Sources: More in-depth evaluation of source credibility and bias.
Thesis Development: Learning to develop a research question or thesis statement.
Data Interpretation: Basics of interpreting and using data in research.
Annotated Bibliographies: Creating detailed annotations of sources.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources: Understanding and utilizing primary sources.
Research Methodology: Introduction to various research methods.
Academic Writing Skills: Developing a formal research paper structure.
Advanced Citation Skills: In-depth study of citation styles and managing citations.
Ethical Research Practices: Understanding plagiarism and ethical considerations in research.
Independent Research Project: Conducting a self-guided research project.
Advanced Data Analysis: Using statistical tools for research analysis.
Interdisciplinary Research: Combining different fields of study in research.
Critical Review of Literature: Learning to write a literature review.
Preparing for College-Level Research: Skills for transitioning to higher education research standards.