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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

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But that 24/7 environment has also brought increased stress to students’ lives as issues they encounter at school, especially on social media, follow them home. Integrate technology and social media into lessons where appropriate to model good citizenship. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists.

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Teaching cybersecurity to your students: 3 basic tips

Neo LMS

Learning is more digital than ever and it will only continue in that direction. But along the advantages and immense potential of digital learning, threats are lurking in the binary universe as well. They intuitively know how to use all sorts of software, from mobile apps to online platforms for learning, and everything in between.

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Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship

edWeb.net

In “ Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship ,” a webinar hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec , Jennifer discussed her teaching strategies for incorporating digital citizenship at Cumberland Academy of Georgia. For example, autistic students may struggle with self-image and identity online.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

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The discussions shouldn’t focus on denying technology, though, said Michelle Cooper, Library Media Specialist, White Oak ISD, TX in the edWebinar “ Achieving Media Balance in a Tech-Immersed World.” ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens.

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

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” Along with the possibility of negative headlines, consequences for inadequate protection in schools can include an impact on family and student trust, which affects learning and also the quality of work environment. Figure out how you can involve students in evaluating and providing feedback on the tools they’re using to learn.

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7 beginner’s steps in digital citizenship for any district

eSchool News

Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Click here to learn more! It’s also taking (the teachers’) digital learning and their digital literacy up a level,” she said.