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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Earlier this year in a webinar from edWeb , Jeff Meyer, director of education at Learning.com, outlined the importance of ingraining digital citizenship in students at a young age, and listed some of the educational tools available to teachers for starting these lessons early. Create an Environment of Internet Safety.

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How students can safely search the internet

Hapara

Across subjects, educators can add online research into class activities, homework, essays and projects. For example, this women of science internet activity guides learners to visit websites and search for information. Why internet safety for students is important. Why internet safety for students is important.

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A Guide to Teaching Computer Skills In K—12

EdTech Magazine

Mon, 07/16/2018 - 15:43. Coding for Kids: The Benefits of Starting Computer Science Education Young. Basic Rules for Internet Safety. The internet is a great resource for kids who know how to use a computer. Check out CDW's educational curriculum software to begin your students' computer skills journey.

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

It’s just up to educators to help them succeed in finding answers while staying safe in a digital environment. The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. The educational system structure was designed for that analog world.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Reflecting on this evolution, I’m struck by the radical changes that have shaped the educational environment, particularly in this early part of the 21st century. These reflections are not just an academic exercise but a practical one, aimed at understanding and adapting to the evolving dynamics of education.

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Stop Thinking About Screen Time

techlearning

I was lucky enough to be part of an Ignite breakout session at ASCD's Empower 2018 conference in Boston, Massachusetts this weekend. My co-presenters were impressive educators from throughout Massachusetts. My Ignite was focused on the changing research and education around screen time. Please watch, think, and comment. [

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How to Grow Global Digital Citizens

Ask a Tech Teacher

With the rise of online games, web-based education, and smartphones that access everything from house lights to security systems, it’s not surprising to read these statistics: In 2013, 71 percent of the U.S. population age 3 and over used the Internet. A good place to start an Internet education is: There are rules.