EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Because students are inevitably exposed to the online world, it is important that adults teach them how to be responsible digital citizens — to protect both themselves and their peers.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

Fortunately for me I have already begun to work with my staff and students to transform the teaching and learning culture at New Milford HS as it pertains to cell phones as mobile learning devices. For the most part they used a program called Poll Everywhere to check for understanding, review prior learning, and informally assess.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 7, 2017

One thing that I think summer is great for in terms of professional learning is investing the time to better understand how you can use social media as an educator. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom. and spend some time with it and give it a good chance!

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

They need to learn how to protect themselves online, respect others, have a healthy relationship with devices and think critically online. They need practice with these skills to learn how to think critically. Teach them how to compose an appropriate email with the right type of tone and word choices.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s digitally saturated world, staying informed about our loved ones’ whereabouts and online activities is more important than ever. Rest assured, my focus is to share honest, thorough insights about each tool, helping you make informed decisions about which one aligns best with your needs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

Suddenly, information literacy became real — and urgent. Please note: 1) Information literacy skills are not new. Social media has not shown an ability to “self correct” perhaps because by its very nature, the responses can only be positive and thus, there is no self-correcting mechanism built into its algorithm.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

Subscribe to the Show This week's sponsor MAD-Learn - Mobile App Development MAD-Learn is a free, easy tool for students to use to build apps of their own in a private space for just you and your students. 00:03:34:10 – 00:03:55:05 Brian And they open their phones and oftentimes they're engaged with fast flowing social media apps.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 7, 2019

The Tech Team ministry provides ample opportunities for learners to develop skills across the four broad categories of digital literacy as defined by Dudeney, Hockly and Pegrum (2013): language; information; connections; and re-design. Information Literacies. A Closer Look at Four Categories of Digital Literacy for Adult Learners.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

Each year, US schools capture, and publish online, millions of images of students, many of which contain personally identifying information. This exposes children to serious risks such as grooming, bullying, AI voice cloning, deepfakes, and identity theft.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. Here are exactly 10 BYOD concerns, and some corresponding suggestions on how to overcome them. It’s really happening.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Families expect to be kept informed of their child’s activities, academic progress, and expectations. Does it offer voice, text, email, website, mobile app, and social media? Does it allow parents and guardians to securely verify their preferred contact details and easily update their school information if needed?

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

It is free to use (standard text messaging rates apply though) and anyone with a mobile phone or access to the web can use it. The new service allows users to build instant mobile social networks, called "cells" using text messages, QR Codes, email, web or the new Android App. Today, Celly is announcing a new service.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 151

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2017

It includes not only websites, but cell phones, Nintendo, and Wii, as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, and fake profiles.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 17, 2017

A common theme we hear is the importance and challenge of keeping stakeholders not only informed, but also engaged. When we were in the classroom, the list of key stakeholders who school leaders needed to keep informed about activities and plans was more limited to district staff, school boards, and parents. initiative.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

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. Our students live in a world saturated with all kinds of news.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Now, between the number of online information sites and the proliferation of social media apps, plus near constant mobile phone use, determining a story’s credibility seems to call for advanced detective skills. These tactics include: Confirmation bias : only pursuing sources that confirm your own point of view.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

This gamified approach to supporting student well-being, called #WinAtSocial, empowers students to navigate their social world positively — including social media and technology — to fuel their health, happiness, and future success.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

The Social Institute , whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released its 2024 Student Insights Report: How Social Media, Tech, and Current Events Impact Student Well-Being.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

You may want to apply the blur background effect to photos in order to blur out sensitive information and render certain elements unidentifiable. Here is how to blur an image on Adobe Express: Upload your image or select a stock image, choose the Blur option from the adjustment menu and use the sliding scale to adjust blur intensity.

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s not surprising that the majority of that screen time is dedicated to watching online videos and hanging out on social media platforms. So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. It makes sense then to teach them how to navigate the online world.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The game teaches kids about passwords, identity theft, scams, phishing, cyber bullying, sexting, social media issues and much more. This provides a simple way to give each child the basics on how to stay safe online. This has become more critical as students use laptops, mobile devices, and home computers routinely.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

As more of our lives are consumed with digital technology — social media, texting and smartphones — is it any wonder that our children are growing up with electronic gadgets as companions? And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

However, to achieve CIPA compliance, districts must adopt an Internet Safety Policy (ISP) that utilizes web content filtering technology to protect students from harmful online content while ensuring the security of their personal information as mandated by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA).

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

For instance, Learning Heroes, a nonprofit organization that equips parents to support learning at home, worked with partner organizations to update The Learning Hero Roadmap , a free K-8 interactive guide with videos and tools to help parents support grade-level math and reading as well as social-emotional development.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When creating presentations, Venn diagrams will also help you synthesize information into comprehensible and easily digestible sets of data. Here is how to create a Venn diagram using Canva design editor. Once your Venn diagram is completed you can share it on various platforms including social media sites, Google Drive, LinkedIn, etc.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

But if you ask teachers who have never used a social network, blog, or mobile device for learning in their classrooms to discuss connected education, you are likely to be met with blank stares, furrowed eyebrows and shrugged shoulders. This book helps teachers understand how to maximize this incredible power.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 16, 2019

Although the article only mentions computers, I let students know the information also applies to using mobile devices, game consoles, iPads and tablets. This article is awesome to use with children, because the information is illustrated with colorful drawings.

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