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Understanding concepts: What is digital citizenship?

Hapara

At the same time, schools need to respect learners by providing equitable access to devices and the internet. Digital access Digital etiquette Digital law Examples: Even if your school provides 1:1 devices, learners may not be able to work online if they’re at home. Have you seen a learner take out their phone during class?

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Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

EdTech4Beginners

Understanding the Online Learning Environment Embracing the online learning landscape is the first step toward your academic success. Online education in computer science offers flexibility and accessibility, but it also demands self-discipline and effective time management.

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Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership

eSchool News

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. . SDOC’s partnership with Discovery Education also provides all district teachers access to the Discovery Education Community. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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Acceleration Is Better Than Focusing on Learning Loss. This Unique Summer School Shows Why.

Edsurge

But for all the conversations in the news and on social media, one place we’re not seeing it as much is in schools themselves. An asset-based approach emphasizes acceleration and enrichment, with a focus on designing rich, high-quality instructional experiences that provide accessible entry points for all students.

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Education Leaders Propose Ways to Add Teacher Voice to Research Decisions

Edsurge

Most educators access information about their profession through online searches, social media, colleagues, supervisors, their professional association or a journal subscription. Respondents are relatively unfamiliar with the IES—the federal government’s primary education research body.

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Study explores use of digital tools in out-of-school programs

The Hechinger Report

Historically, wealthier students have had greater access to enriching out-of-school experiences, compounding their privilege. She said out-of-school programs are freer to design learning experiences that are more engaging to students, because they don’t have the same pressure to teach certain academic standards.

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The Next Social Contract for Public Education Needs New Terms of Service

Doug Levin

Note: The original version of this piece was published on July 7, 2016 by New America as part of an EdCentral series on the next social contract for education: https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/next-social-contract-public-education-needs-new-terms-service/.