Digital Promise

AUGUST 5, 2019

To thrive as content consumers and creators in an information age, media literacy is an essential skill set for both students and teachers. And the reality is that, from “fake news” to “deepfakes,” keeping up with the latest online apps, trends, and issues is an ongoing, ever-changing challenge.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A special Learning Leadership Topical Event, presented by LeiLani Cauthen, CEO at Learning Counsel News Media and Research With special guests, Jose A. Senior Education Advisor at Lexia describes Lexia Learning as being all about literacy. Senior Education Advisor at Lexia describes Lexia Learning as being all about literacy. “We

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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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EdNews Daily

JUNE 10, 2022

A special Learning Leadership Topical Event, presented by LeiLani Cauthen, CEO at Learning Counsel News Media and Research With special guests, Jose A. Senior Education Advisor at Lexia describes Lexia Learning as being all about literacy. Senior Education Advisor at Lexia describes Lexia Learning as being all about literacy. “We

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

I am guilty of assuming that the younger a person is, the easier it is to teach them digital literacy. Add to that the fact that computer literacy is the #1 entry level skill that can make or break a new entrant’s chances in the job market, and the topic takes on a fresh weight and focus.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

The theory is that what we grasp from what we read depends on whether we can hook it to concepts and topics that we already know. Timothy Shanahan, a literacy expert and a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago who was not involved in this research or the development of these science lessons, praised the study. “The

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

In a recent news article, Andrea noted that her struggling readers in grades 7-8 used to read at a grade 5 or 6 (Barshay). MSE, teacher, literacy coach, author. We need to challenge and encourage kids to stretch and read about a topic that they are more interested in reading about. World Literacy Foundation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The three-year-old Reporting Collaborative includes AL.com, The Associated Press, The Christian Science Monitor, The Dallas Morning News, The Hechinger Report, Idaho Education News, The Post and Courier in South Carolina, and The Seattle Times. … Having said that, financial literacy is more than math.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. This podcast will explore Debbie’s key strategies for teaching digital literacy skills to our youngest students. And check out my review this week on my blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 24, 2024

This show is baed on Jess’ article on the topic from E School News where she mentioned several tools she uses for great literacy Keep Reading USING ED TECH TO SUPPORT RURAL EDUCATION The post USING ED TECH TO SUPPORT RURAL EDUCATION appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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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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Neo LMS

JULY 9, 2019

lack basic financial literacy, U.S. News reports. Fortunately, education technology makes it easier for both teachers and parents to teach financial literacy and better prepare students for the financial responsibilities of adult life. One in five 15-year-olds in the U.S. The importance of teaching children how to budget.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

Episode 491 Schools are being targeted with “spearfishing” attacks – a new form of phishing that is quite deceptive. Citizenship encompasses digital citizenship and the importance of lateral reading are three of the motivating topics tackled today with education thought-leader Dr. Alec Couros.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

They won’t all need computer science degrees, but basic digital literacy will be essential.”. The new guidelines encourage teachers to move beyond a lecture-style pedagogy to teach computer science, and instead find creative ways to show students how computational thinking can be used in vastly different ways across a wide spectrum of topics.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 23, 2021

That’s why in addition to the regular curriculum, schools should put more emphasis on emotional literacy. Emotional literacy can be defined as : The ability to recognize, understand, handle, and appropriately express emotions. Emotional literacy includes being able to understand ourselves but also those around us.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

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. Some universities and some K-12 school systems have developed media literacy courses and standards to help. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report.

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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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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Digital literacy : Teaching learners how to evaluate online sources and give proper credit to sources. They address topics that help learners become more responsible digital citizens. These videos discuss important digital citizenship topics that relate to teens’ lives, the ways they use the internet and questions they may have.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

All that talk of fake news. Fake news” is probably their biggest challenge. adults have admitted sharing fake news, according to the Pew Research Center. How are they to take complex topics that they absolutely must teach and make them relevant and engaging for students? Evolving forms of media delivery.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Topics covered include citizenship, governance, civil rights, the constitution, politics and public policy, state and local governments, media, news literacy, and many more. They can also be used as exit ticket activities to evaluate students understanding of specific concepts or topics taught in class.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2023

Featuring a dynamic and diverse group of educators, episodes offer age-appropriate content focusing on foundational reading, writing and literacy skills, with literacy coaches modeling best practices for using science of reading-based pedagogy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2022

And the good news is that the acceleration research is robust. And then based on that, what do you already know about this topic or what do you think is going to be easy or hard about this topic? Such an important topic. She is a member of the International Literacy Association’s Literacy Research Panel.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 1, 2019

April is Financial Literacy Month. Fake News or Fact? How Smart Tech and IoT are Making Educational Spaces More Accessible. Humorous Look at What I Learned from my Computer. Peer Feedback That Works. The Importance of SEL to Education Success. Why Mastery Based Learning is a Good Option. How do you tell? Ways to Teach Tolerance.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 4, 2021

So come with your questions and your insights and join our instructors for a jammed-packed half-hour of learning on these topics. May 13 @ 3:30pm EDT: Teaching News Media Literacy: Go-To Resources & Strategies with Tom Driscoll. Teacher Appreciation - Free Webinar Signup. with Greg Kulowiec.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

For example, students can use AI-powered research tools to explore historical topics in depth, analyze primary sources, and develop their own interpretations of historical events. Educators must ensure that students understand how AI technologies work, including their limitations and potential biases.

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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! jena.passut_7651.

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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! jena.passut_7651.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning. Topics range from immigration to kids without fathers. Interviewed and profiled here is winner John Arthur , a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School nominated by Follett.

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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 CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in schools around the country. 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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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The lessons are based around public health, epidemiology and the coronavirus pandemic because there’s “an urgent need for people to understand those topics,” said Ann Reid, executive director of NCSE. This summer, the NCSE ramped up its efforts to help teachers grapple with controversial topics. Ann Reid, executive director of NCSE.

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The Thinking Stick

JANUARY 15, 2024

We talk about the connection between media literacy and mental health. With Money Pickle taking care of the matchmaking process and the advisor covering the cost of the call, all you need to do is share the topic of discussion and attend the meeting at a time that best suits you.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! In addition to technology coaches, Tulare also has coaches in areas such as literacy and 21st-century learning, Douglas said. Remove Silos Around Training. This means that educators receive a variety of training experiences from numerous sources.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2020

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy—digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on these weighty topics into your already-packed classroom agendas. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future. Kids aged 8–18 years old are in front of screens for seven hours every day on average, CBS News reports. While specific topics may be more relevant to some schools than others, all curricula should promote ideals that extend beyond any one platform or device.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

Keeping up with national and international events was a lot easier when all the news came from one of three major TV news outlets and a few newspapers like The New York Times. What is fake news? Why Fake News? Start by explaining to students why fake news is so popular. There are no such laws in news media.

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