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The Growing Importance of Digital Citizenship

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In an era where technology and digital platforms are integral to our everyday lives, the role of digital citizenship is ever more critical. On February 13, 2023, the Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act was introduced in the Senate.

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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

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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. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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World Backup Day

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Chromebook : No need. Today’s tip: Backup Your Computer Often Category: Maintenance, Security, PCs, Macs, Chromebooks Q: I’ve had some virus problems and it reminds me that I need to backup my computer. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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What Happens When Technology Fails? 3 Work-Arounds

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Technology enables it to differentiate authentically for the diverse group of learners that walk across your threshold. Until the day of, the technology that is its foundation fails. All that matters is an effort to use technology to add rigor and excitement to a tired lesson plan fails, leaving the teacher more technophobic than ever.

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Technology is Here to Stay: Now What?

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He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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Tech Tip #169: What is Digital Literacy?

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Here are the sixteen transformative tools, activities, and/or knowledge bases digitally-literate students should be comfortable using: annotation tool. digital citizenship. digital class calendar. digital databases. digital devices–such as laptops, iPads , Chromebooks , or desktops, for daily use.

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Tech Tip #55 Find a Lost Shortcut

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For Chromebooks : Look in Apps or on the Chromebook Shelf at the bottom of the device. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.