Digital Smarts - Looking at Schools’ Remote Camera Policies

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Many school districts across the country don't have formal on-or-off camera policies for remote students due to issues such as bullying concerns, mental health issues and background distractions (like one Mom who flashed her child’s class by accident). Some teachers ask students to display a photo of themselves, and others say they only ask students to show their work, so the focus remains on academics. It can be hard on teachers, though, looking at a sea of black boxes.