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How to Teach Digital Citizenship in Kindergarten and 1st Grade

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Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. There are several great programs available to guide students through this process ( Common Sense’s Digital Passpor t, Carnegie CyberAcademy , K-8 Digital Citizenship ).

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education One of the most significant archives of human knowledge and learning’s quiet companions, libraries have made an undeniable impact. Libraries have always been a trusted educational sidekick since people started learning stuff. We wouldn’t be where we are without them.

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How to Create a Paperless Classroom

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Here are the digital tools that will replace the paper-intensive tasks you’re accustomed to: Digital Note-taking Here’s traditional note-taking vs. digital note-taking: One feels like a blender on whip. The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Options include Office 365 and LucidPress.

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How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer

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Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). This doesn’t require a library. These have the advantage of sounding hip and as such, appeal to digital natives.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

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It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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Creative Fabrica–the Perfect Solution for Teachers, Creators, and Anyone In a Hurry

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What is it Creative Fabrica is a digital marketplace out of Amsterdam that offers a wide range of creative resources for designers, crafters, creators, and to my specific area of interest–teachers. How to get started Getting started with Creative Fabrica is straightforward: Go to the Creative Fabrica website at www.creativefabrica.com.

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How to Assess Digital Literacy

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On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” ” –from the American Library Association. NorthstarDigLit.