Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2018

Besides being an integrated part of Google Apps and GSuite, which means easy log-in and access, it is intuitive to use, flexible in function, collaborative in operation, and professional in appearance. Completed forms are shared via a link, social media, or integrated into DropBox, Google Docs, and other popular platforms.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 18, 2017

Yet, as bothersome as this scenario would be to some (including myself), many have no issues with taking away devices from students in classrooms that not only have access to all of the information in the world but access to one another. How do we teach responsible use of your own device if you do not have access to your own device?

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2019

One in 3 parents surveyed in a 2018 PDK Poll say they feared for their students’ safety—nearly three times the percentage in 2013. With safeguarding students’ online and physical safety as a top priority, schools are leaning on a variety of digital services. Social-Emotional Learning: The New Surveillance?

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Faced with these challenges, two Nebraska school districts collaboratively implemented a class called STOPiT , a proactive approach to teaching the importance of digital citizenship. With 24/7 technology access for students, both districts felt a need to hold students accountable for their online and electronic behaviors.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2017

Jane recommended keeping the library open during hours that the public library isn’t available, so students always have access to books. In addition to meeting at the public library, school libraries may be able to stay open a few days a week in the summer. She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer. Join the Community.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2017

What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? As learners increasingly move from just consuming information to also socially producing it, what are the new requisite skills of critical thinking and decision-making?

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The Principal of Change

AUGUST 16, 2015

Yet I am sometimes baffled how one organization can block things like YouTube stating that it is unsafe for students to have access, while other organizations in nearby areas have the same site open. There is a definite shift happening in education. I always wonder why they don’t just talk to each other? My advice to them?

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Learn How to Create a Professional email signature that links to social media accounts. Great way to incorporate digital citizenship. Easily access your Google Calendar with this powerful extension Tweet This. May 7, 2013 by jodanchudan from United Kingdom Keep up the great work, guys! Tweet This.

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The Principal of Change

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Schools all over the world still block access to many powerful sites, not because they are focused on what could go right, but ultimately, the smaller chance that things can go wrong. It solved a ton before it happened, but it also allowed our students to access a ton of great stuff and explore on their own.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Once this, and a series of other self-discovery exercises are complete, students build a digital portfolio across various social media sites like About.me , Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. I wanted to apply this to the art of digital communications. Crucial Conversations on Digital Citizenship March 15, 2013 See No Evil?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? As learners increasingly move from just consuming information to also socially producing it, what are the new requisite skills of critical thinking and decision-making?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? As learners increasingly move from just consuming information to also socially producing it, what are the new requisite skills of critical thinking and decision-making?

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Educator Innovator

APRIL 9, 2015

In the fluid uses of what I call digital civic imagination , the #BlackLivesMatter meme has moved across social media platforms and online networks and become a rallying cry in demonstrations and protests fueling participatory politics in cities across the country.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

And they look at that data, every single moment of the day, and they analyze it, and they decide what needs to be done to redirect construction, to regroup, to reteach, to enrich, to enhance – all on the spur of the moment, because they have ready access to the data. Jane McGonigal spoke at ISTE in 2013. Kecia: Oh yeah, absolutely.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Common Sense Education – Great free PD resources for digital citizenship and online learning for all educators. What can be provided with low bandwidth and quick access limitations? Determine community Wifi access points that may be available still allowing for social distancing… parking lots for uploads and downloads, etc.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

All sessions are recorded so you can access later. They felt like they had a front-row audience with experts that they would not normally have access to, So it’s going to give you… It’s free, first of all. Steve: Lucy’s our social media guru… Lucy: Yes there is. But you click into your own time zone.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

. …This is key to its advantage over traditional business models when it comes to data, since a platform positions itself (1) between users, and (2) as the ground upon which their activities occur, which thus gives it privileged access to record them. The LMS giant Blackboard celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (I

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

In their excellent resource No More Independent Reading Without Support (Heinemann, 2013), Debbie Miller and Barbara Moss provide a helpful comparison: Silent Reading. Access to texts. This social media site is for book lovers. The fact is, these two practices are very different. Classroom time to read.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Please spread the word and tell people about the Summit forward this email , or post on social media Hashtag: #homelearningsummit Twitter: @homelearnsummit Facebook: @homelearningsummit Instagram: homelearningsummit HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS WE ARE WORKING TO COVER IN THE SUMMIT TALKS, INTERVIEWS, AND OPEN-CHAT TIMES : ADHD and Learning ?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2023

With technologies like AI taking the world by surprise, the ability to generate and access knowledge has become almost ubiquitous for anyone with an internet connection. In my experience, digitally proficient students are better equipped to access a vast range of learning resources and collaborate on a global scale.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Connect With the Learning Revolution Project on Social Media. The Learning Revolution, as a new project, could use some help building our social media presence and credibility. These skills and much more can be applied through Graphite, a free service by Common Sense Media. Learn more and register here.

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