EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? “There will be more momentum for mobile devices in classrooms with an eye toward affordable alternatives to traditional 1:1 rollouts.” Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. Both success stories and failure stories of adopting BYOD policies and implementing BYOD programs in schools belong to this process.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The delivery platform is YouTube making them available from desktops or mobile devices and embeddable into LMSs, websites, or anywhere that takes embeds. C-Span Classroom is free but requires registration to access materials. Each video includes a rating by viewers to give an idea of how effective they are to those who watch them.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2017

By allowing kids to bring and use their mobile devices in the classroom, schools can make learning more fun and engaging. A BYOD Acceptable Use Policy is meant to ensure safety for users and keep the use of mobile devices “in the name of learning”. Parents play an important role in the success of a BYOD policy.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. Policies on the use of technology in the classroom vary by school districts across the nation. Their daughters use iPads, but ”they don’t have access to Facebook … and they can message us,” Mr. Friess said.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

My point here is that many children across the world have access to, and are using, technology outside of school in a variety of ways. Not only do many have access, but also older children possess their own devices (cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc.). Treat students like 21 st Century adolescents.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The law requires schools to implement mobile panic alarms that go directly to law enforcement in case of immediate emergencies such as an active shooter situation. Emergency options and resources – Users can quickly access 911 or school safety officials, who can leverage location data in an emergency.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Biggest challenge: Like most school districts, EGUSD is part of an increasingly mobile world. In recent years, the district also added 50,000 Chromebooks to improve equity and support objectives for curriculum, digital citizenship, media literacy and state online testing. The solution also can be used to manage Aruba switches.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

Friday, June 6th at 8am - 3pm in Washington, DC Edcamp US Department of Education: Leading, Learning, Listening , Edcamp US DOE will be an intimate gathering of teacher leaders and policy leaders in order to discuss the most important issues in education. The day will explore 3 themes: policy, ConnectED, and best practice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The first step, before you purchase, is to check with your school and/or District to be sure it isn’t contradictory to school policies. You might also want to get parent permission before allowing students access to the device. What issues should you address before starting?

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 9, 2017

Protect, Deter, Recover: Data Risks in K12 Schools SXSWedu 2017 Panel Hosted by Absolute: Empower K-12 staff, parents and community by learning best-practices for digital citizenship, including device safety and security, cyberbullying and Internet crime. Digital citizenship cannot be taught one time in drive-by lessons.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Using Digital Media in Your Teaching. It's a double-edged sword: Students and teachers have more access to digital media than ever before. Because so much instruction shifted online during the pandemic, many of us have become overly reliant on screens and digital media. Are distractions just a click away?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

As more and more schools and districts set goals to provide one-to-one access to technology to students to meet teaching and learning goals, district and school leaders are faced with the task of planning and implementing technology resources at levels that they might not have experienced in the past. Establish your vision.

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techlearning

JUNE 24, 2018

Impero also offers Impero EdLink , a mobile device management tool to help schools manage one-to-one initiatives and BYOD programs. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits. Founded in 2002, Impero software is now accessed by over 1.5

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Mobile Access Is Nearly Universal Perhaps it’s no surprise to learn that mobile device use has become nearly universal, with 98 percent of kids age 8 and under living in a home with some type of mobile device. Consider the following tips: Educate yourself on high-quality mobile tools that are great for learning.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This can be done digitally with an accessible slideshow or clear instructions for students to begin working straight away. Classroom Rules and Expectations This section begin with a school culture discussion related to acceptable use / digital citizenship policies. 12 for an example.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Faced with these challenges, two Nebraska school districts collaboratively implemented a class called STOPiT , a proactive approach to teaching the importance of digital citizenship. With 24/7 technology access for students, both districts felt a need to hold students accountable for their online and electronic behaviors.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Remember that student privacy is very important and any tool used should be approved by the school district and sanctioned in some way with the District AUP (Acceptable Use Policy. With this in mind you should: Read and be aware of your district AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). The sites listed below allow for some wonderful interaction.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 15, 2019

The Google Docs Explore tool brings you quick access to your Drive files, web search, images, recommendations and more. Please note, while this post is focused on the desktop/web version of Google Docs, the Explore tool is also available on mobile. Quick Access Recommendations. See: Copyright Policy. Let’s dive in!

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

It’s happened to all of us– we’re at school trying to access the perfect website for a learning activity at school and… it’s blocked. While banning books is commonly recognized by librarians as detrimental to the student educational experience, restricted website access isn’t on everyone’s radar.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

For example, the #mlearning hashtag will bring up Tweets related to mobile learning, and #txed will bring up Tweets related to Texas education. Twitter chats take place live for approximately one hour every week or every other week and are centered around a specific topic such as digital citizenship or English teaching.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

When you add a layer of technology to parenting, there are some additional items to be aware of and some “tools” you should have in your digital parenting toolkit. Use Guided Access for focus – In the settings of your iOS device, scroll to General->Accessibility. There you find a tool called “Guided Access”.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

Google Classroom is an app, both web, and mobile. In Google Chrome, you can add it to your bookmarks bar for quick access. TIP : When discussing the use of student posts and comments, use this as a teachable moment to discuss online etiquette and digital citizenship skills. See: Copyright Policy.

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Fractus Learning

JULY 23, 2015

Update your Acceptable Use Policy. Switching to mobile devices? Check the mobile carts – are the devices charging? Tune up/check your Google Apps for Ed (GAFE) policies and settings. Confirm all wireless access points and printers are operational. Find your digital cameras. Is the timer working?

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 17, 2014

Educators in schools and out have taken up the challenge of supporting youth to develop the digital citizenship skills they need to navigate online spaces safely so that young people can then make best use of the collaborative nature of the web and its myriad, always-available resources. Recommendations .

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Of more pressing concern is the signage on the walls that focuses on learning strategies and digital citizenship. WiFi signal, outlets, access to frequently move around the class, ways to not disrupt other classrooms with “noise.” More than anything else, technology provides access. Also to fret?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

What is digital citizenship in a global, globally-diverse, and often globally-fragmented world? What work on digital literacy is available, what frameworks already support these efforts, what are the perspectives of the leading thinkers? Registration will give you access to the live event and to the event recordings.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

In Google Chrome, use Incognito mode to check that your public links are accessible and shared correctly. Also works on mobile.). Fill out the form below to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. They will need those digital citizenship skills! See: Copyright Policy. YOU SHOULD!

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