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Remind Takes Student and Stakeholder Engagement to a New Level

A Principal's Reflections

Introducing two-way messaging on mobile for can be tricky, because teachers need messaging to be safe when communicating with minors and parents, and many don’t want to have to manage incoming text messages from their entire class! Students use texting as a social activity, but it can also be practice to build a positive digital footprint.

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9 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

Ask a Tech Teacher

For example: IF they post a photo on Instagram THEN share it on Twitter IF it’s going to rain tomorrow THEN send me a text message IF my children are near home THEN turn on the lights Click for more on IFTTT. QR Codes This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device.

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

Ask a Tech Teacher

For example: IF they post a photo on Instagram THEN share it on Twitter. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Embed concert programs, directions for station activities, and parent contact information as QR Codes instead of printing. Click for more on IFTTT.

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Teaching digital citizenship across the whole curriculum

eSchool News

Teaching digital citizenship as a “one-off event” doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. What’s more, about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. Ribble has written a book about the topic, called Digital Citizenship in Schools , and a new edition is available this fall.

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5 Ways to Use JotForm Cards With Your Classes

Ask a Tech Teacher

There are lots of platforms available but for many, JotForm is the gold standard whether on PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. JotForm Cards display just as well on a desktop as a mobile device. Collect contact information. Contact information can change quickly and parents don’t always remember to update school personnel.

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10 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

Ask a Tech Teacher

For example: IF they post a photo on Instagram THEN share it on Twitter. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Embed concert programs, directions for station activities, and parent contact information as QR Codes instead of printing. Click for more on IFTTT.

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10 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

Ask a Tech Teacher

For example: IF they post a photo on Instagram THEN share it on Twitter. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Embed concert programs, directions for station activities, and parent contact information as QR Codes instead of printing. Click for more on IFTTT.

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