This is an excerpt from the “The Online Safety and Privacy Outlook” chapter of the 2016-17 NAIS Trendbook. To buy the latest edition of the Trendbook, visit the NAIS Bookstore.
By Kawai Lai and Debra P. Wilson
Advancements in technology have made navigating childhood and adolescence increasingly complex, not only for students but for their parents, teachers, and schools as well. Social media can lead to a false sense of anonymity and privacy as students interact with others online.
Independent schools are recognizing the importance of developing students’ online literacy, and many have adopted a digital citizenship curriculum.
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