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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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How PS1X in the Bronx Does Digital Citizenship

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Regardless of their access to devices or internet at home, she aims to give students at PS1X Courtlandt School in the South Bronx, New York, the tools they need to thrive and succeed in a world of media and technology. The skills learned could help them with not only online safety but a variety of life skills.

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6 Student Suggestions to Improve Web Filtering

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The following are real student responses from an international survey we conducted during Summer 2015. In addition, teachers can utilize technology and social media to their advantage in lesson planning. Digital Citizenship Education. “I We asked students what changes would improve the web filtering experience.

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

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Depending on how we use it, technology can be either a priceless tool or endless distraction. Today’s children are digital natives, which means that they’ve grown up surrounded by technology from the time they were born. 2–5 years old : One hour of high-quality digital activities or programming. Sources : Sigman, A.

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Part 3… Beyond the Technology Shine… Content Standard Verbs and Blended Learning Possiblities

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to a series of posts that are dedicated to going beyond the shine of technology by examining ways to use digital tools to engage students in real learning. In this third post you will discover how careful examination of the verbs in a standard can help you find resources to assist in proper technology integration.

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How Common Sense Is Helping NYC Welcome Cell Phones into Schools

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On March 2nd, 2015, they are lifting their cell phone ban and empowering schools to make instructional decisions regarding the use of personal devices for learning. Individual schools can decide whether they want to incorporate students’ personal technology into classroom learning and can implement a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program.

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