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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. As I ponder these changes, I find it both fascinating and essential to articulate the characteristics that now define a modern classroom. The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly.

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

Waterford

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. So, why and how should you use technology in your classroom? What Is the Proper Role of Technology in the Classroom?

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World Backup Day March 31st: Student data security

Neo LMS

More than a million cases of child identity theft are reported every year and, as school districts continue to introduce students to new technology and advanced digital curriculum, Internet safety education is becoming an increasingly essential tool when preventing cybercrime. What are the risks.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. “There will be more momentum for mobile devices in classrooms with an eye toward affordable alternatives to traditional 1:1 rollouts.” However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1.

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How to Set Healthy Screen Time Habits: A Guide for Parents

Waterford

Give your child internet safety tips as part of discussing healthy screen time. Journal of Adolescent Health, 48(4), April 2011, pp. The Journal of Pediatrics, February 2011, 158(2), pp. Preventive Medicine, February 2011, 52(2), pp. Try to limit your screen time to approximately two hours a day outside of work.[14].

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Embrace the medium

Learning with 'e's

By encouraging students to write on their own blogs, savvy teachers are helping kids take their writing out of the classroom vacuum, and cultivate a broader audience.' Some teachers reading this might ask the question: What about internet safety and child protection? This post as first published on August 4, 2011.

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Linda Librarian's 12 Days of Christmas Gifts To Staff

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

Maybe there are some points mentioned here you haven''t thought about: A Dozen Ways to Teach Ethical and Safe Technology Use by Doug Johnson (one of my library gurus) Re: Points #11 and #12 : Roberta and I are building a website for students and parents: Internet Safety>Citizenship>Outreach. Let me know if you want to borrow.