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

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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. AACE Journal, January 2008, 16(1), pp. Journal of Commerce and Instructional Technology, 2008, 8, pp.54-59. And finally, use school technology to teach your students digital citizenship.[14]

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Viral Messaging: Putting Digital Citizenship to the Test

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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

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But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. According to the USAC, the most common audit findings include: missing or inaccurate documentation, untimely payment to service providers, or an insufficient internet safety policy.

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5 Great Resources to Teach Digital Citizenship

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EverFi Ignition (grades 6–9) EverFi is an organization founded in 2008 primarily to provide free financial-literacy resources to schools. Throughout the simulation, they learn about valuable concepts such as their digital footprints, internet safety, and cyberbullying. lol…OMG!