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

Waterford

Technology has done more to change school curriculum and practices than nearly anything else—and in such a short amount of time! While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use.

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

Waterford

It’s just up to educators to help them succeed in finding answers while staying safe in a digital environment. The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. It was created and cemented before the Internet revolution.

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Viral Messaging: Putting Digital Citizenship to the Test

Tech Helpful

Turning A Viral Hoax Into A Lesson on Internet Safety Over the last week, you have probably seen some reference to the “Momo Challenge,” hidden messages in Youtube videos, and calls for technology companies to police their systems to protect kids. I'm thankful for his insights and for being a sounding board.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

Graphite Blog

But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. What are the educational requirements for compliance? Through E-rate, your school or library can receive support to purchase communication services and other technological products. What if I get audited?

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5 Great Resources to Teach Digital Citizenship

Graphite Blog

Educator resources are available so the content can quickly and easily be presented in class. Common Sense Education (grades K-12) Common Sense Education has long been a big name in digital citizenship. However, for those of you who are not aware of the scope of these resources, I wanted to include them. lol…OMG!