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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

Using the Internet for research will increase student enthusiasm about finding things out on their own.[7]. Be sure to introduce your students to Internet safety and elements of digital citizenship as a key focus. These elements include balance, safety and privacy, respect, connecting, learning, and critical thinking.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

16] It encompasses skills like internet safety, setting healthy screen time habits, and communicating with others online. Education, Communication & Information, 2004, 4(1), pp. A Tablet Computer for Young Children? And finally, use school technology to teach your students digital citizenship.[14] Venezky, R.L.