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A Gullible Population Is a National Security Issue

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We must give pause to understand how citizens can become savvy purveyors of accurate information so that hoaxes like not friending Jayden K Smith and the countless missing children Facebook posts that travel unhindered for years after children have been found can cease. We must be literate on how to verify information BEFORE sharing it.

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These Education Books Sparked Conversation in 2018—And Give Us A Glimpse At What’s Ahead

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This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. What should educators learn from 2018 and where are we going next year? For 2018, consider four that caught my attention.

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The Best PD for Math Teachers (and How to Use It) #mtbos #iteachmath

The CoolCatTeacher

Visit www.coolcatteacher.com/econ for more information and remember to tweet out your pics about how you teach your students using #PowerofEcon. The Best PD for Math Teachers (and How to Use It). Date: April 19, 2018. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively? And how much is too much? Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones.

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7 Ways to Get Teens Reading in a Smartphone Culture

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My kids are still young, but I’m always thinking of how to instill in them a passion for books, so I read on.on Like it or not, smartphones and teens’ social media use aren’t going anywhere any time soon. In it, Adams decries his students’ lack of interest in reading and places the blame squarely on smartphones. my smartphone.

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How To Talk With Kids About Terrible Things

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Social media. One important risk for parents and teachers to keep in mind comes from teens’ exposure to social media. For some teens, Reeves says, engaging with this kind of material can cause what’s known as secondary trauma. Copyright 2018 NPR. We’d like to hear from you.

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3 ways to help give all students “information privilege”

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Joyce Valenza, On information privilege and infomation equity , December 9, 2018. Not knowing about or how to use these public resources will exacerbate the chasm between those of information privilege and poverty. Our secondary school had a good library and a professional librarian. But it certainly seems logical.

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