Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Thomas Jefferson called education a “…vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” Senate as well as other forums where public policy is discussed, debated and decided––all without editing, commentary, talking heads, ads, or analysis, and with a balanced presentation of viewpoints. It’s their decision.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jane Sandwood, has interesting ideas on blending tech with tradition: Balancing Technology With Traditional Teaching To Enhance Performance In Class. A balanced approach is particularly useful when dealing with the potential negative effects of digital use, and especially social media.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

The great news is that digital natives want to learn. It’s just up to educators to help them succeed in finding answers while staying safe in a digital environment. What Does it Mean for a Student to be a Digital Native? What is a digital native? The educational system structure was designed for that analog world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 15, 2023

Teachers didn’t know how to use the digital tools and there was never enough training to untip that balance. The problem was four-fold: students didn’t have the technology foundation to smoothly incorporate digital tools into projects. How can I blend it into what I already do without taking time I don’t have?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. We have to relate to educate. Understanding mental health is more important than ever.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

The media loves sensational tech stories. This type of data can help educators, parents, or policy makers better understand how students interact with technology, particularly how to create a healthy relationship with it. What is digital wellness? Why we need digital wellness in schools. That seems plausible, right?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy. All opinions are my own.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 10, 2018

A strong understanding of digital citizenship is essential for students of all ages to be able to make smart choices online and in life. Meanwhile, technology is constantly changing and becomes outdated quickly, so there are always new and important skills that must be taught.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Using Digital Media in Your Teaching.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

Our Digital Citizenship Curriculum has always been focused on the social and emotional lives of students within their digital spaces, but the connections to SEL competencies haven't always been clear. This is why we’ve created our Social and Emotional Learning in Digital Life Resource Center.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2018

This article is part of Common Sense Education's Teacher Voices series, which provides a platform for diverse perspectives on teaching in the digital age. During our 1-to-1 rollout, we've seen a little bit of everything, from an online clown scare to issues with students bullying each other on social media.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2018

In the Alisal Union School District, a TK–sixth-grade district with about 9,000 students in Salinas, California, we're trying to shift the needle of digital citizenship. During our 1-to-1 rollout, we've seen a little bit of everything, from an online clown scare to issues with students bullying each other on social media.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As physical distancing becomes a feature of students' everyday lives, social media has emerged as an important outlet for them to stay connected with friends and family. At the same time, not all students have access to the support they need to learn how to use social media in a way that's healthy.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 27, 2021

That said, the most important consideration may be whether your students are genuinely upset or confused by the news, or need a space to process what's going on. Also consider other important factors, like the nature of the event, your students' ages, and the expectations and culture of your school and community.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

Teachers didn’t know how to use the digital tools and there was never enough training to untip that balance. The problem was four-fold: students didn’t have the technology foundation to smoothly incorporate digital tools into projects. How can I blend it into what I already do without taking time I don’t have?

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 11, 2015

That’s exactly what “digital citizenship” is: Best practices for technology use. But digital citizenship can’t be learned overnight. Does your school need lessons in digital citizenship? Are educators and parents prepared to show kids how to be proactive managers of their digital footprints?

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Common Sense's We All Teach SEL series looks at the ways you can incorporate SEL-friendly digital tools into various subjects, and this article from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Magazine offers three ideas for weaving SEL into your curriculum. Find balance with technology -- inside and outside the classroom.

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Tech Helpful

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

As a parent and educator, I know that parenting in an ever connected world can be a constant battle with our children. As an educator I speak on finding balance and I teach digital citizenship skills on a regular basis, starting as young as kindergarten. The Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Senate as well as other forums where public policy is discussed, debated and decided––all without editing, commentary, talking heads, ads, or analysis, and with a balanced presentation of viewpoints. It is part of Commoncraft’s Education series, including videos on libraries, Twitter, and augmented reality. election process.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

While rare, tragedies like school shootings get lots of media attention, and taken together with more common problems like bullying, self-harm, and suicide, these issues raise important questions about students' safety. Many students might not realize just how invasive some digital safety measures have become. Should They?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. An Urgency of Teachers: the Work of Critical Digital Pedagogy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Senate as well as other forums where public policy is discussed, debated and decided––all without editing, commentary, talking heads, ads, or analysis, and with a balanced presentation of viewpoints. It is part of Commoncraft’s Education series, including videos on libraries, Twitter, and augmented reality. election process.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers. But are those assumptions correct?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In today’s K-12 education ecosystem, most classroom management tools have moved online. This includes typical LMS (Learning Management Systems) functions like homework, classwork, schedules, quizzes, resources, and gradebooks so stakeholders–teachers and students–can access them from any location and any digital device.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 23, 2016

They have to watch for exploitation in the middle of education. Kids today are far less likely to be exposed to objectionable content through simple web browsing and instead will see their greatest danger through social media. There is an endless line of social media apps, from Snapchat to Twitter and much more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2015

It reinforces the importance of options, involving students in decisions, and differentiating. Lots (and lots) of schools are not 1:1, making do with shared carts of digital devices. Lots (and lots) of schools are not 1:1, making do with shared carts of digital devices. As educators, we need to remember this.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Today’s focus is to give every student a digital device, much as kids used to be provided tablets and pencils. The next game changer, according to education experts, will be digital textbooks. This is driven in large part by the affordability and portability of digital devices like Chromebooks, tablets, and laptops.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 28, 2020

The post Leading Through Crisis and Beyond for Teachers and Educational Leaders – SULS060 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We, as educators and leaders, find ourselves leading from a very unexpected place. This means educators all over the country find themselves leading from home. This is what educators do.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

We talked with several educators from across the country to hear their advice. Also, choosing the right technology tools will be even more important than usual. Some apps and programs will be better for helping both in-person and remote students fully participate in any given lesson. What is hyflex teaching? So they share it.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers. Facebook is out.

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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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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship. From October 1-31, activities are available to join in, whether for a day like during the DigCitSummit held last year, or an entire Digital Citizenship Week event, or Twitter chats and webinars focused on digital citizenship.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 7, 2018

The Top 3 Elements of Student Digital Citizenship. Now that we have technology in our classrooms, communities and homes, parents and educators are likely asking themselves, “How do we help children effectively use digital tools?”. Digital citizenship is the answer. Securing data is equally important.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers. Facebook is out.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers. Facebook is out.

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