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The Growing Importance of Digital Citizenship

Edsurge

In an era where technology and digital platforms are integral to our everyday lives, the role of digital citizenship is ever more critical. This is especially true in educational settings, where equipping students with digital citizenship skills is essential for their safe and responsible navigation of the digital landscape.

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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. What Is Digital Citizenship?

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

Across schools, students use devices like Chromebooks for learning because it has many advantages. As educators, we have an obligation to create safe environments no matter where students learn. Under CIPA, schools must: block websites or filter learners’ internet access to inappropriate and harmful pictures. URL filtering.

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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

6 Digital tools that help educators teach computational thinking. The internet is full of valuable resources that teach you how to include computational thinking in the learning process, so I’ve collected six of the most used platforms with complex materials and guidelines to support educators: Scratch. MIT Full STEAM Ahead.

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The benefits of using a web filter for digital learning

Hapara

The bottom line is that a school can’t provide unfiltered internet access to minors. Most web filters don’t recognize these as game sites, so kids can easily access them. Amy Traynor, the Educational Technology Specialist at the Briarwood School, explained that teachers may come across other websites that are distracting.

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TPACK model: Strategies for effective educational technology integration

Hapara

It offers educators and admin a framework for combining educational knowledge and edtech. Or how do you support educators with pedagogy in mind? Check out support articles on the tool’s website, connect with your tech admin or ask other educators or admins for tips. In 2006, Punya Mishra and Matthew J.

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New Training Courses from Google - DigCit and Accessibility

Educational Technology Guy

Google has some great resources for educators at the Google for Education Training Center. Included are courses on Chromebooks, becoming a Trainer, and Fundamentals and Advanced training for using G Suite in the classroom. They recently added two new courses that are very relevant to educators.

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