The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

Classroom 358

Classroom Microsoft Policies Tools 358

Neo LMS

AUGUST 4, 2020

Others claim that emotional support and social engagement are the primary drivers of using social media more often. Many articles often cite this study as solid proof for banning smartphones. The solution: teaching students how to use technology. Is banning smartphones in the classroom a viable solution?

How To 338

How To Smartphone Exercises Mobility 338

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

Some Typical Prompts for AI Art Generation Additionally, I've bought some books on artistic styles and terminologies because knowing the words to use is part of making AI art generation accessible to our students (and ourselves.) I started with QuickDraw, which recognizes doodling along with the curriculum from the MIT Media Lab on AI ethics.

Adobe 322

Adobe Guidelines Social Media Google 322

EdNews Daily

APRIL 22, 2019

During senior year in high school, all students should have access, knowledge, and experience within these top six areas of education below. Before high school graduation, every senior should have access to financial education. They should also know how credit cards work, understand monthly fees and paying back interest.

Accessibility 235

Accessibility Facebook Meeting Social Media 235

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Students Learn Best from Each Other. by Jennifer Brown.

Digital Citizenship 367

Digital Citizenship Social Media EdTech Mobility 367

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. Understanding Metaverse Education .

Gamification 372

Gamification Education Learning Social Media 372

Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Let’s take a look at how students can safely search the internet. As a result, our learners gain access to a wide variety of perspectives and sources outside of their school and community. . Cyberbullying.

Digital Citizenship 259

Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Hapara Social Media 259

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Please join Dr. Heather Johnson and me for one or both of our two Spring 2019 social media workshops for SEHD faculty and students! ]. Unfortunately, two decades after the Internet became accessible to the masses, many educators still are slow to realize the possibilities that accompany our new digital tools and online environments.

Social Media 262

Social Media Advocacy Twitter Facebook 262

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. How to Eteach in a Covid-19 Pandemic. More online learning help. coronavirus.

Digital Citizenship 244

Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 244

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

While the news articles are alarming, it is worth noting that much of the data they cite comes from self-reporting by students. This self-reporting gives us important insights into how our students are feeling, but it is not equivalent to clinical diagnoses. As a college president and a clinical psychologist, I know this well.

How To 97

How To Exercises Report Data 97

Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

They need to learn how to protect themselves online, respect others, have a healthy relationship with devices and think critically online. They need practice with these skills to learn how to think critically. At the same time, schools need to respect learners by providing equitable access to devices and the internet.

Digital Citizenship 167

Digital Citizenship Social Media Mobility Examples 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, if digital content is created without consideration of accessibility, visual processing, and basic design principles, the message we are trying to communicate can get lost, or worse, misinterpreted. Visual hierarchy In a world full of visual content, understanding how to control what our audience sees first is crucial.

Digital Learning 126

Digital Learning Learning Adobe Accessibility 126

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it. Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. I found this article wrenching to write.

Digital Citizenship 314

Digital Citizenship Social Media Video Guidelines 314

EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

This article briefly describes the changing picture of student engagement and offers some tips to address it. But there is a huge diversity of other factors and issues at play—a detailed assessment of which is certainly beyond the scope of this brief article. There is an overall sense of disconnection sifting throughout age groups.

How To 88

How To Classroom Survey Gamification 88

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. How to Eteach in a Covid-19 Pandemic. More online learning help. coronavirus.

Digital Citizenship 195

Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 195

Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template) – SULS0124 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. There is so much you can do at any level with this template, and it is a great way to talk about media, blogging, writing, digital citizenship, and more. Listen to this article. . Tech Chef 4 U).

How To 101

How To Classroom Social Media Digital Citizenship 101

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Titled Mind the Gap: Closing the Digital Divide through affordability, access, and adoption , the report from Connected Nation (CN), with support from AT&T, provides new insights into why more than 30 million eligible households are not opting to access internet service at home or leverage the ACP. However, 82.4

Digital Divide 113

Digital Divide Broadband Social Media Survey 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it. Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. I found this article wrenching to write.

Digital Citizenship 218

Digital Citizenship Social Media Video Guidelines 218

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners.

Accessibility 100

Accessibility Google Tools Chromebook 100

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

When discussing healthy web use, parents and teachers should address the topic of social media. Social media can undermine teens’ mental health , as young users of social sites like Instagram and Facebook report higher levels of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts.

Online Learning 107

Online Learning Social Media Learning Meeting 107

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. And I’m not the only one using social media sites in this way. According to the Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of American adults get their news from social media sites, and this percentage is much higher for Millennials.

Social Media 40

Social Media Digital Citizenship Facebook Twitter 40

Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s not surprising that the majority of that screen time is dedicated to watching online videos and hanging out on social media platforms. So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. It makes sense then to teach them how to navigate the online world.

Digital Citizenship 130

Digital Citizenship Social Media Accessibility Video 130

Brainscape

JULY 19, 2023

These classes are created and vetted by experts who know exactly how to excel in that subject, certification, or exam, and who can lend their expertise to crafting a set of flashcards that are accurate and comprehensive in meeting the scope of that subject.

How To 52

How To Guidelines Social Media Study 52

Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

This is just one example of the many articles that warn us of the latest shocking discoveries about the dangers of technology. According to the Pew Research Center , “Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’”. That seems plausible, right? The family can be involved.

Digital Citizenship 299

Digital Citizenship Social Media Examples LMS 299

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

Generative AI in the Classroom with Steve Dembo Donnie Piercey, AI and Math Donnia Piercey @ mrpiercEy is sharing how to integrate AI into Math instruction and is hosting an upcoming seminar with the National Council of Math Teachers on a deep dive on AI in math instruction for elementary grades. He demonstrated Runway 2 which does this.

Resources 323

Resources Classroom Microsoft Tools 323

Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 5, 2018

Every day, students and teachers provide information to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, whether they are chatting with friends or posting pictures from the classroom. To understand how this happens, consider how Facebook manages users’ content. How to Keep Students Safe.

Facebook 65

Facebook Social Media How To Data 65

Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Sometimes is a lack of time, a lack of resources, a lack of knowing how to get the point across or a language barrier. Social Media - use social media at all levels to connect and communicate with teachers, parents, students and the community. Communication is something that doesn''t always happen.

Social Media 191

Social Media Edmodo Education Google 191

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

McKinsey found that in 2022, “technologies that enable connectivity and community building, such as social media–inspired discussion platforms and virtual study groups, saw [a 49 percent] uptick in use, followed by group work tools, which grew by 29 percent.”

BYOD 98

BYOD Social Media System Tools 98

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

8 Ways to Annotate Readings, Websites and Online Articles with Examples. We shouldn’t dismiss what students choose to read, but rather introduce them to different types of reading materials, authors, genres, and media. Make different types of reading materials accessible and available to learners.

Libraries 258

Libraries Social Media Microsoft Mobility 258

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it. Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. I found this article wrenching to write.

Digital Citizenship 204

Digital Citizenship Social Media Video Guidelines 204

Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2021

Hosting RLDAA helps regions ensure that youth and families have equitable access to powerful learning experiences—and to strengthen the ecosystem that supports them. Read more about this work across the Remake Learning network in Pittsburgh and other regions, and learn how your community can be part of the movement. Attend an event.

Learning 291

Learning Social Media STEM Libraries 291

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Studies showed that teachers mostly see phones as distractions, and it’s hard to use them for class because different students may not have access to phones compatible with what the teacher is doing, or they may not even have a phone. He went on to explain that the appropriate use of cell phones in the workplace is a critical skill.

Future Ready 100

Future Ready Social Media Study Policies 100

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

A note: some must be downloaded and a few purchased, so the link provided might take you to a website that provides access rather than play. Includes games on Macedonia, how to prepare for war, how to generate Faith, Persia, the inception of Australia, and more; fee required. — this article was first published on TeachHUB.

Blended Learning 156

Blended Learning How To Khan Academy Digital Citizenship 156

Fractus Learning

MAY 28, 2021

In today’s world, everyone needs to know how to screencast. Screencasting is an excellent teaching tool often used for video tutorials, video lessons, training videos, how-to tips, and recorded presentations. This article covers what a screencast is and reveals how to create a professional and informative screencast.

How To 59

How To Software Education Video 59

EdNews Daily

MARCH 19, 2017

This is the first article in our series about building professional learning communities for online teachers. 51Talk’s mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable, and to enable students to talk to the world. It is also the same for those who are connected to social media.

Professional Learning 234

Professional Learning Social Media Learning Video 234

Graphite Blog

MARCH 16, 2020

In addition, teachers and students alike are spending more time checking news and social media in an effort to understand the coronavirus and its effects. They may be used to texting or chatting with friends on social media, but how they interact in the online school setting will be different. This Just In!

Digital Citizenship 98

Digital Citizenship Social Media STEM Video 98

Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Find more reasons to introduce students to coding in this article, Why Kids Should Learn To Code (And How To Get Them Started). If you don’t have access to computers, don’t worry because there are several unplugged ways to get students to learn about the technology they use daily.

Resources 173

Resources Robotics Social Media Exercises 173