Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

It is within this context that the concept of digital media literacy acquires its importance thus becoming an essential construct in raising students consciousness to the implications of interacting with digital media. Media literacy also aims to provide students with the ability to create media products.” advertising, news, song, etc.)

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement. Here, 13 educators share snapshots of the digital learning tools they’re using in their classrooms.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Our students live in a world saturated with all kinds of news. Unfortunately, a sizable portion of online news stories, especially those circulating on social media sites are fake news, false information, disinformation, misinformation, or downright propaganda.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Understanding how to separate fact from fiction in media was recently discussed in the edWebinar, Teaching Disinformation in 2020: CIA Tips for Students and Educators , sponsored by the News Literacy Project. News Literacy Education: 21 st Century Skill. Disinformation, Misinformation and Fake News.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

My focus is on both ChatGPT as well as the new Notion AI tool and the practical ways I'm using them in my everyday classroom activities. Show Notes Transcript EVERFI This is financial literacy month! Teach students the things that matter during financial literacy month and beyond! This is episode 798.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

The Digital Citizenship Curriculum: Digital Literacy, Cyber Hygiene, and More. For K–12 students, lessons on how to use the internet safely and be effective online citizens are likely part of receiving any new classroom device. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

The Digital Citizenship Curriculum: Digital Literacy, Cyber Hygiene and More. For K–12 students, lessons on how to use the internet safely and be effective online citizens are likely part of receiving any new classroom device. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

School leaders can help lawmakers create better education legislation by keeping them informed of current challenges and offering pragmatic solutions. It’s no secret to educators that students are not meeting literacy benchmarks. To effect legislative change, educators must support legislators. By Glen Miller.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s why teaching digital citizenship has to be part of our roles as educators. Two-thirds were unable to distinguish news stories from ads on a popular website’s homepage. Language arts educators cover giving credit to sources, but learners need to practice this in all classes. So what is digital citizenship?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

When kids read that America’s $23 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

This article on the science of reading originally appeared on Purdue University’s site and is reposted here with permission. In early fall, the faculty gathered to review the results of a survey that would allow them to assess how prepared alumni and preservice teachers felt about literacy. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

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edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , sponsored by the News Literacy Project , Shaelynn Farnsworth, News Literacy Project’s National Director of Educator Outreach and Success, and John Silva, News Literacy Project’s Senior Director of Education and Training, emphasize that conspiratorial thinking is way more common than any of us realize.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Monica Burns first started working with educational technology in 2011 when she was teaching at a New York City school that was becoming a magnet school. The school received federal funding that included money for classroom technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! She has been a school and district leader in public education for over 20 years. Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Think again!

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EdNews Daily

APRIL 3, 2019

When it comes to literacy, for example, Maryanne Wolfe, in a recent article in The Guardian , explained that “skim reading” is replacing deep, analytical, reflective reading. For him, skim reading was a new and extremely useful skill. By Betsy Hill. For good and bad, technology changes our brains.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 27, 2021

In our 24/7 breaking news world, there seems to be a new crisis every day. As news outlets compete for clicks, all of us -- including kids -- are immersed in more headlines than ever before. Unless you teach current events or social studies, most of the day's news probably won't make it into your classroom.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2018

In my previous blog on the subject , we explored some of the better online resources for the elementary school teacher hoping to blend their elementary school classroom. Ms Foley is now a professor in the Education Department of Grand Canyon University. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. In 2013 Leslie M.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2019

This is particularly alarming because we live in an era when, according to Pew Research Center, 68 percent of American adults get their news from social media —platforms where opinion is often presented as fact. While Facebook and other social media outlets have pledged to tackle fake news , the results are lackluster.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Thousands of our nation’s students aren’t learning to read, and the patchwork of instructional programs, limited resources and frequent change from hybrid to virtual schooling surely is contributing to the problem. Go into an average first grade classroom. So, what would true reform in literacy instruction entail?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we examine the significance of digital literacy skills, we’ll focus on highlighting their role in empowering students to navigate the complexities of the information age, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected and technologically-driven world. Why is digital literacy important?

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edWeb.net

MARCH 30, 2021

As controversies about the pandemic, climate change, and social justice continue to make headlines, these same topics also provide opportunities for students to learn and apply media literacy skills that will help them with their course work, personal lives, and civic engagement. Defining and Developing Media Literacy.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2022

In the digital age, teenagers are politically socialized online, but not necessarily through reading or watching mainstream news. Online humor has become a major news source for us. Too often, though, sensationalized news, media bias, personal bias and social media — particularly memes — do not get discussed.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

DECEMBER 27, 2016

It's time for all of us to step up our efforts to fight fake news. I've created a reading and resource list to help battle fake news at our school. Feel free to share these resources with your teachers! History: Fake News isn't New • Three Historical Examples of "Fake News". Krystal D'Costa.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Election has taught us anything it's that we live in an era of fake news and sites. When I was teaching digital literacy to students in my 8th grade science classroom we would examine current event articles for reliability and truthfulness. There are loads of great ideas here and a resource not to be missed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

Eric Curts from Ctrl Alt Achieve From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Eric Curts @ ericcurts teaches us twenty-three ways to use Gsuite tools in our classroom. Angela also has a free resource to help you write your summer plan that I recommend as very helpful. Learn more!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Years before phrases like “fake news” and “alternative facts” made their way into the English lexicon, Alan Miller realized that a time was coming when the truth would need defending. So when his daughter, then 12, brought home 175 handwritten thank you notes from her classmates that day, Miller’s wheels started turning.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Welcome to another STEM related series of four posts bringing you over 150 amazing resources. In this series of posts my goal is to provide you with practical resources in each of the STEM areas. FETC 2019 – How does Orlando in January sound for an educational conference? Science – STEM Resources.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 16, 2020

But even if students are comfortable with technology, learning online requires its own norms and procedures, many of which will be new to students who are used to learning in a face-to-face classroom. The lesson plans listed here are all available for free as part of Common Sense Education's K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

This is just one example of the many articles that warn us of the latest shocking discoveries about the dangers of technology. In reality, our fixation on bad news makes us overlook the fact that we need more evidence-based research before declaring phones a health hazard. What is digital wellness?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Welcome to the second of two articles as I relate the importance of making sure STEM is considered a verb. There are a lot of definitions in regards to STEM education usually in regards to the nouns including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Part Two… Transforming STEM Education from a Noun to a Verb… 15 Steps.

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Buncee

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

At Buncee, we’ve always strived to find new and creative ways to support educators and encourage student success. We’ve kept this goal close to our hearts, and have had the pleasure of collaborating with others who value education as much as we do. So what does this mean for you , our Buncee community?

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

Flocks of educators and entrepreneurs have made their way down to San Antonio this week for the mecca of edtech conferences, hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education—better known as ISTE. classrooms. MICROSOFT CLASSROOM IS NO MORE. The book costs $4.99

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

So you want to stream a movie, TV show, or documentary as part of a lesson in your classroom? But you probably have a lot of questions: Will my district allow me to show movies in my classroom? How does copyright law apply to schools and classrooms? The tips and suggestions in this article are here to help you.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

Being in an elementary classroom, it is hard to help students understand how their digital habits affect themselves and others. The following four key ideas were developed to include in classroom instruction. Critical thinking with news and media. They can be directed to group resources that are based on their needs.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 29, 2019

It seems like any news report shared on Twitter or YouTube is inundated with "fake news" claims: comments calling out something for being "liberal propaganda" or "paid for by Russia." These rare but educational incidents get lost in the flurry of baseless "fake news" accusations.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

While there are several education models that promote this idea, it is a necessity in a well-planned Project Based Learning (PBL) Unit. PBL provides students that authentic learning experience that allows for real world applications, purpose, student relevant, and an audience beyond their classroom walls. Relevant to the Here and Now.

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