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Schools must lead on developing digital citizenship

Neo LMS

I imagine they smile with bemusement as they simultaneously Google, Twitter and Snapchat below their desk, when a teacher proudly declares her lessons are now available online , or that she has created a group chat for the class. Schools must lead on developing digital citizenship. He said the role of primary education was.

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Best-in-Category Awards for 2016

Ask a Tech Teacher

Honorable Mention: Doodle –simplify scheduling; syncs with Google Calendar. Digital Notetaking. Winner: Google Keep –essential notetaking tools; part of Google Apps; iOS, web-based; click for review available Jan. Winner: Alice Keeler — so many tips and tricks for Google Apps. G Suite Help.

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Implementing a successful classroom management plan

Hapara

According to Learning for Justice , in a 2016 Teaching Tolerance survey, “45 percent of teachers who responded indicated that they had wanted to leave the profession at one point because of classroom management and behavioral issues.” If students feel unsafe or the environment has too many distractions, they can’t meet learning goals.

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35 Take-aways from Summer 2016 Professional Development

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher’s Summer PD 2016 just ended. We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options.

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Get Started with Digital Citizenship in Your District

edWeb.net

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Creativity, flexibility, and strong goals are a must.

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Heard, Overheard and Announced at ISTE 2016

Edsurge

THE BIG GUYS: Here’s news from Google, ABCMouse, and Amazon. First up, Google Education announced a new “casting” app for the classroom projector, released the “Expeditions” virtual reality app for all teachers and students, and added a new quizzing feature in Google Forms. Full EdSurge coverage on Google here.)

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New, free digital citizenship curriculum helps students become responsible tech users

edWeb.net

A strong understanding of digital citizenship is essential for students of all ages to be able to make smart choices online and in life. The new, free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Common Sense Education has lessons for all ages to address the current technology landscape. About the Presenters.