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

Waterford

Communicate with parents through tech: Use digital resources (like apps, texts, or social media groups) to keep parents informed about class activities and upcoming assignments.[10]. The good news is this doesn’t mean teachers need to be intimately familiar with every new form of tech or social media platform. Keswani, B.,

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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. Use digital resources (like apps, texts, or social media groups) to keep parents informed about class activities and upcoming assignments.[5]. AACE Journal, January 2008, 16(1), pp. Levy, L.A.

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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. Do I really need to share?