eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

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. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. Sun, 04/29/2018 - 20:12. In the digital age, using your voice has taken on a whole new meaning. This diversity of thought and experience should ensure that you’re getting a realistic sampling from across the education spectrum. Computing Education Blog.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Virtual Reality–VR–is the 2018 buzzword among students, teachers, and even parents. And rightfully deserved, VR has the ability to recreate so many of the rules that used to shape education. However, to really predict the prevalence of virtual reality in the future of education, we have to take a look at three key factors.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

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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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

This article is part of Common Sense Education's Teacher Voices series, which provides a platform for diverse perspectives on teaching in the digital age. That's why it's incumbent upon us as educators to educate our whole community on this new area of knowledge, not just our students.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

That's why it's incumbent upon us as educators to educate our whole community on this new area of knowledge, not just our students. " -- Joshua Harris, Alisal’s director of educational technology. And so we created the Digital Citizenship Parent Academies to fill this space for parent and family education.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The good news is that information is easier to come by than ever before—many students, even at an elementary age, have access to smartphones, the Internet, and a pervasive, never-ending flow of social media. This becomes especially important when we realize that elementary and teen-aged students are already swimming in the digital ecosystem.

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

NEW YORK, NY – August 21, 2018 – School Library Journal(SLJ) has announced Ali Schilpp, a library media specialist from Northern Middle School in Accident, MD, as the 2018 School Librarian of the Year. To read the full article and learn more about the School Librarian of the Year Award, visit: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2018

Date: May 14, 2018. The whole reason behind having these accounts is of course to share our story with the world, but more importantly to teach my students about how to appropriately behave on social media and how to use digital citizenship early on, before they actually have those accounts at home with their families.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 16, 2018

On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. Infographics in Education with Eileen Lennon. Date: April 19, 2018. So I started with her, creating the social media guidelines for the New York City Department of Education. Listen Now. Thanks @gcouros !

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

World Kindness Day is coming up on November 13, 2018. Elementary School Students. Create a show about kindness and present it to elementary schools (e.g. Often this includes donations of foodstuff or money, collections of clothing and holiday gifts, or creating posters that educate on the importance of treating the world well.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2020

Today’s guest, Darren Hudgins is co-author of Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News (ISTE 2018). Darren Hudgins Bio As Submitted Darren Hudgins is the CEO of Think | Do | Thrive and the co-author of Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News (ISTE 2018). darren_hudgins.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February–this year, February 19, 2018. Created by Family Education , this site includes President’s Day quizzes, crafts, flashcards, as well as patriotic activities. Activities for Grades K-5. More activities. BrainPop President videos.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2018

Safe experiences with monitoring and support can help children understand digital safety. In today’s show, Wanda Terral talks about how to help kids understand digital safety. 5 Ways to Help Kids Understand Digital Safety Without Scaring Them To Death. Date: May 5, 2018. Sign up at www.coolcatteacher.com/netref.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2018

Today he reflects on the implications for educators and how he’s talking about the Cambridge Analytica scandal with other educators. The Facebook Scandal: What Can We Learn as Educators. Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Vicki: I think that it’s important for us educators to remember that nothing is free. Listen Now.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 24, 2019

Innovative educators understand the importance of being in touch with the latest trends in ed tech. Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) helps us by sharing what the organization sees as the next big trends. Educator Voice Patricia J. 2019/20: The Year Of. She knows first hand.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. Hunting for a new spin on middle school science education? This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. 1 at the elementary level.

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techlearning

JUNE 19, 2018

(Minneapolis, MN) June 19, 2018 — Capstone’s K–2 online resource PebbleGo today announced its release of expanded Spanish materials. PebbleGo’s database is used by students in nearly 20% of the country’s elementary schools. PebbleGo’s database is used by students in nearly 20% of the country’s elementary schools.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. Hunting for a new spin on middle school science education? This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. Hunting for a new spin on middle school science education? This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) has become a right-of-passage for high school students as they leave formal education and enter the next phase of learning. Over seven million will take SAT tests in 2018 in January, March/April, May, June, October, November, or December. USATest prep.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2018

Date: May 22, 2018. laura dennis (@laura_dennis_) April 9, 2018. I mean, I have digital citizenship hyperdocs, and people just snag them and make a copy and tweak it and make it their own. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. Laura Dennis: Hyperdocs Literacy Task Boards.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

And K-12 schools are buying in because it’s not only fun but also a viable educational tool! A recent edWebinar sponsored by Common Sense Education, “ Ready Player One: Esports in K-12 ,” highlights why esports has taken hold in schools. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Common Sense Education. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 30, 2018

She was one of the first educators that popped into my mind! This book is loaded with practical, use-tomorrow lesson ideas, learning activities powered by G Suite, and proven strategies that will not only help transform elementary classrooms but also open your mind to what’s possible in K-12 education.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

According to the 2018 Common Sense report Social Media, Social Life , 13 percent of teens age 13-17 say they’ve been cyberbullied, including 9 percent who say it has happened to them more than twice. As educators, it's our responsibility to teach students how to use digital media in respectful and safe ways.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

According to the 2018 Common Sense report Social Media, Social Life , 13 percent of teens age 13-17 say they’ve been cyberbullied, including 9 percent who say it has happened to them more than twice. As educators, it's our responsibility to teach students how to use digital media in respectful and safe ways.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

According to the 2018 Common Sense report Social Media, Social Life , 13 percent of teens age 13-17 say they’ve been cyberbullied, including 9 percent who say it has happened to them more than twice. As educators, it's our responsibility to teach students how to use digital media in respectful and safe ways.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Many states provide guidance for the implementation of digital materials in districts to help ensure that they are available to all learners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Date: Friday, January 19, 2018. The post 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Date: Friday, February 2, 2018. The post 5 Home and Smart Phone Filtering Options for Parents appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. 5 Home Filtering Options for Parents.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” ? While there are several education models that promote this idea, it is a necessity in a well-planned Project Based Learning (PBL) Unit. I also see a need to provide students appropriate lessons on proper digital citizenship.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

For educators that may mean working with students in a face to face, elearning, or a blended environment. In this time of Coronavirus challenges, I want the opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and questions that I hope are helpful to all of those amazing educators that are doing so much for our students. Read the article.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2019

Students are telling us there’s a big missing piece in their education” –John Bridgeland, CEO of Civic. Today’s educators realize learning has as much to do with academics as how students get along with themselves and others. Stanislaus Elementary School with “Four at the Door.” What is SEL. She says their name.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2018

Free Digital Citizenship Webinar: Thursday, May 10 at 5pm ET, join me for the 9 Key P’s of Digital Citizenship sponsored by NetRef AND get a free pilot of NetRef’s internet management and monitoring solution. Date: May 3, 2018. Sign up at www.coolcatteacher.com/netref. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CENTRALREACH PK-12 ( www.centralreach.com/industry/pk-12-education ) CentralReach launches CentralReach PK-12, a collaborative and data-driven software for special education. The software helps schools foster communication and coordination of instruction and care for students in special education programs.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Educators can use the assessment data to identify students’ SEL strengths and areas in which they may need additional support. Designed as a one-stop shop for educators and students, ClassPad.net is an all-in-one web-based mathematics creation and discovery resource geared for K-12th level and beyond.

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