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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Approaching digital citizenship is a unique issue for K–12 schools. Competent technology use cannot effectively be taught with a rigid course curriculum alone ; it needs to be woven into the fabric of the school, according to ISTE CEO Richard Culatta. Phishing simulations have proved useful in training K–12 faculty and staff.

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Experts Weigh in on Key Considerations for K–12 1:1 Programs

EdTech Magazine

It’s not enough to give teachers a stack of devices and ask them to put them into the curriculum, says Mike Ribble, director of technology for the Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District in Kansas. You have to take a moment to get to know the faculty you’re dealing with. The issue of internet access is especially important.

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The in-school push to fight misinformation from the outside world

The Hechinger Report

As misleading news reports, misinformation and false data spread throughout the world, students of all ages need better instruction on how to assess media and data. Their course covers everything from interpreting data visualizations to understanding publication bias in academic literature to identifying fake news.

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Having Trouble Hiring at Your College? Try Improving the Jobs.

Edsurge

Our administrative associate manages complex budgetary and scheduling processes using byzantine systems and works closely with faculty who—let’s face it—aren’t the easiest people to placate. It’s drawn out by multiple rounds of interviews, including a full-day campus visit with several presentations for certain staff and faculty jobs.

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3 Ways to Achieve a Successful School Improvement Initiative

EdTech Magazine

From finding the right staff, to creating new curriculum, innovation has helped lead K–12 systems into new territory. . Many schools find barriers when trying to introduce new programs, which can create more frustration and bring change to a grinding halt. Understand a Problem Instead of Just Identifying It.

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OPINION: Students need tools to safeguard their mental health in uncertain times

The Hechinger Report

Related: Opinion: Anxiety and depression among students have become central issues, and not all young people are affected equally. The good news is that easing the “what ifs” for young adults is higher education’s forte — we provide historical context and new ways of thinking about the world, statistical likelihood and probable outcomes.

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Integrating Media Literacy with Project-Based Learning and a Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

edWeb.net

Ways to engage students in developing media literacy were recently discussed during an edWebinar , sponsored by the News Literacy Project , which featured Shaelynn Farnsworth, National Director of Educator Outreach and Success, and Ebonee Rice, Vice President, Educator Network.