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Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career

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For instance, a student in the field of data science might initially need a laptop capable of running statistical software for class projects. Investing in a Reliable Laptop A laptop is undeniably one of the most crucial tech investments for anyone in today’s learning and working environments.

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Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

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She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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6 Ways Teacher-authors Protect Their Online Privacy

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we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. Any moderately-talented hacker can access your computer’s webcam and microphone remotely. Lots of movies and novel spotlight this invasion of privacy because it has been normalized in the digital world. For me, this week, it’s Australia.

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Digital Literacy–Too Important to Skip

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IT Pro has an interesting article discussing the importance of digital literacy: Digital literacy is as important as reading and writing, Vodafone claims. A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC.

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Subscriber Special: Special Add-on with School License

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A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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What are VPNs and How Do They Work?

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Any device such as a smart TV, computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. So, for example, when you use your laptop and visit a website, there is an exchange of information. Additionally, it can help unlock content unavailable in any other region, giving travelers more access to sites, music, and videos than they could before.

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Digital Citizenship: The Critical Call To Educate and Prepare 21st-Century Learners

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Today’s youth are digital natives who are unaware of life without Internet access, instant communication, mobile phones and an abundance of on-demand information sitting in their pockets. As a society, it is our responsibility to ensure youth are fully aware as well as educated about digital citizenship.