Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 22, 2019

Please join me on Jan 23, 2019 for a webinar on Building Digital Citizens: Being a responsible digital citizen is critical to success in school and beyond, which is why integrating digital citizenship lessons across the curriculum at every grade level is so important.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

OCTOBER 7, 2019

On Friday, November 1, GRREC (in Bowling Green) will be hosting the first Kentucky Digital Citizenship Academy , with educators across the region highlighting the importance of students engaged in positive digital learning. I wanted to quickly share two upcoming professional development opportunities -- both of them FREE!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2019

MTI 557: Building Digital Citizens. Starts Monday, June 3, 2019! If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. digital commerce. digital communications. digital footprint, digital privacy. digital search/research.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 13:14. A growing number of K–12 schools are establishing esports programs , and universities are offering top players thousands of dollars in scholarships, but misconceptions persist about competitive video gaming in an educational setting. . Snow White is an education strategist for Dell Technologies.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 16:36. Kids have a hard time understanding there is someone on the other end of a computer,” says Laurie Salvail, a curriculum development specialist with the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center (NICERC), a division of the Cyber Innovation Center in Louisiana. How to Teach Cyber Safety in Kindergarten.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

Today’s teachers, many of whom are digital immigrants—people who transitioned from an analog world to a digital one—must find ways to reach digital native students and their caregivers. The great news is that digital natives want to learn. What Does it Mean for a Student to be a Digital Native?

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Not long ago, the term "digital citizenship" connoted cyberbullying, privacy, safety, and security. Much like the term has continued to evolve, the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LA Unified) efforts, known as #DigCitLA , have expanded with the growth of digital citizenship awareness.

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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. Today, social media plays an outsized role in how people get their information. Take a News Literacy Quiz.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Education is complicated. And some of the toughest issues educators face don’t fit neatly into a short article. Sometimes the best insights come by hearing education leaders work through their thoughts or struggle to explain their challenges. How to Move From Digital Substitution to ‘Deeper Learning’. Here’s How.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on November 25, 2019, in Education Technology. Educators have always tried to ensure a safe learning environment for students, as a way to reduce negative outcomes and increase retention rates. Read more: 5 Aspects of digital citizenship students must be aware of.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2019

Educators' approach to internet safety in the classroom has changed as the technology and our use of it continues to evolve. In the past, digital citizenship lessons on internet safety focused more on dos and don'ts, like do create safe passwords and don't talk to strangers online. Our Digital Citizenship Pledge.

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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. 2019/20: The Year Of. Educator Voice Patricia J.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

In my summer digital citizenship classes, the biggest question I get is how to control student cell phone usage. Instead, they would rather stick their heads into their smartphones and stay glued to social media or texting their friends. Using a digital device for educational purposes should be encouraged.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Why is that?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2019

A decade ago, no one would have thought we needed to differentiate between “real time” — the actual time during which an event occurs — and whatever the alternative is but now, in 2019, we do. I’ll give you an example. Chatting via a phone or video call is real time. SMS or text chats aren’t. Yogi Berra. #11: 11: Hashtag it!

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 9, 2019

Our teammate and Events Director, Al Thomas , a former principal himself, ran the Education Leaders Network Playground, which featured 28 sessions for leaders by leaders, and one session in particular stood out when we talked about it… a session called Leading EdTech Initiatives for Social Good by Jennifer Williams , author of Teach Boldly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

I teach online grad school classes in how to integrate tech into education. In 2009, a National Center for Education Statistics survey showed that about 90% of schools prohibited cell phones during school hours. Now, in 2019, that’s dropped to about a third. For example, most students have them but not all students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2019

A decade ago, no one would have thought we needed to differentiate between “real time” — the actual time during which an event occurs — and whatever the alternative is but now, in 2019, we do. I’ll give you an example. Chatting via a phone or video call is real time. SMS or text chats aren’t. Winston Churchill. “It Yogi Berra. #11:

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

infoequity @joycevalenza @elissamalespina @MrGtheLibrarian @spaul6414 @TrusteeMcVey pic.twitter.com/wOLIBDu1SZ — Renee Isom (@isomsideas) June 23, 2019. Thanks for a thoughtful session @kmishmael @billbass @joycevalenza @THLibrariZen @_teacherx #iste19 pic.twitter.com/vctmvc3EZe — Margaret Sisler (@TechyMargaret) June 26, 2019.

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Learning With Lucie

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

And of course I want that experience to be authentic and I certainly want to model how to make the most our of Twitter and other social media tools in your leadership role. We need to mentor our newbies and guide them through helpful ways to leverage Twitter and other social media tools. Introduce yourself! ??

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

In Redefinition, digital tools enable a complete reimagining of the learning activity. Imagine students connecting with authors online or on social media to chat about their writing process and word choice as part of researching and creating their own vocabulary lists to study. Bring media balance into your curriculum.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Chris suggests that we delay as much as possible–technology introduction, giving kids their own devices, and especially giving kids access to things like social media. Incorporate a digital wellness curriculum for students. Provide digital wellness education for families.

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

The Buncee Bus is on the way to the 39th Annual Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida. Buncee is such a versatile tool that makes it easy for educators to address the ISTE standards and promote student choice. Jennifer Hencken-Make Your Social Media Sparkle-2PM. Boost your social media posts.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And you could even have students evaluate the values of a social media feed as part of a digital citizenship lesson. Title : Educational Technologist. Additionally, she has been recognized and selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator and PBS Digital Innovator. © Shake Up Learning 2019.

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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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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

MARCH 4, 2019

The following was written to be shared as part of our application to the Cmolik Prize for the Enhancement of Public Education in BC. Background: The 2018-2019 school year is Inquiry Hub Secondary’s 7th year since it was founded. Digital Learning 10 in Abbotsford. ” 2. A new Curriculum Model.

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

The story offers a good example of how education is shifting as we wrap up two decades of the 21st century. Instead of relying on textbooks and teacher direction, these students had to think critically about unfolding events, collaborate with peers and adults, and make creative use of digital tools to communicate their ideas.

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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. As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the online learning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can digital citizenship lessons help me get the most out of teaching with technology? Thomas, Edutopia, September 3, 2019). An established policy or set of guidelines for using apps, including social media -- whether you're considering it as part of your class or just to communicate with students.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

APRIL 24, 2019

I will be at Alan November’s BLC19 in Boston (July) presenting workshops and sessions to support educators and students. The Social Media Search Engine. When educators ask students to search and find information on the internet… it is not to just get the answer. Check out the WolframAlpha Educator Page.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 10, 2019

Her blog post shares: In 2019, SLSA approved re-imagining the ESIFC to adapt to the changing information, education, and technology environments, as well as the increasing diversity in our student populations. While I was initially planning to share it with NYLA/SSL, others encouraged me to share more broadly via social media.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 22, 2021

ScreenFlow , by Telestream, is a dynamic screen recording application that allows users to record either their computer screens, or their mobile devices and export a professional video tutorial, social media graphic, or image. In 2019, we named ScreenFlow one of our Award Winning applications.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 22, 2021

ScreenFlow , by Telestream, is a dynamic screen recording application that allows users to record either their computer screens, or their mobile devices and export a professional video tutorial, social media graphic, or image. In 2019, we named ScreenFlow one of our Award Winning applications. Hide Desktop Icons.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Global Collaboration Week is a series of free online education events taking place during the week of September 23 - 27, 2019. During this week (and beyond), experienced global educators and other professionals will host connective projects and events and invite public participation. Register here to get updates and information.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

By the way, this resource is excellent for any Google for Education school that uses the Chrome browser, not just Chromebooks! Here’s how Google describes it : “ The Chromebook App Hub , an online resource to help educators, administrators and developers work together to learn about Chromebook apps and activity ideas for schools.

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