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What are the nine elements of digital citizenship?

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So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. Schools can help by making the key elements of digital citizenship part of their culture. What is digital citizenship? Digital citizenship refers to acting responsibly online.

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Beyond connectivity: using technology to support learner equity and access

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Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Build autonomy, self-management and digital citizenship.

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How Online Learning Can Improve Your Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. Losing access to social media might be all it takes for students to follow the rules. That’s easy to solve. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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#ISTE20 Live: Sessions on Equity and Online Learning Top Agenda

EdTech Magazine

The event typically draws tens of thousands of educators from around the globe for discussions, presentations and activities that highlight how technology transforms teaching and learning. ISTE also has announced that professor and renowned author Ibram X. Kendi will be a featured voice at the event.

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Digital Literacy–Too Important to Skip

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When testing moved online, it became painfully apparent to teachers how little students knew about using digital devices other than the internet, some apps, and iPads. The focus on online learning, thanks to COVID, has made that even more critical. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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How to educate students on online behavior in a digital learning environment

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Teach learners how to collaborate appropriately online When learners are in the classroom, it’s a good idea to have structures in place for how to collaborate in positive ways. It’s the same for online learning. Students need to be taught how to collaborate respectfully online.

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How to practice ethical monitoring

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On any given school day, approximately 50 million students around the world are using some type of device to access and complete assignments, collaborate with classmates or search the internet for resources to enhance their learning. Empower learners to be digital citizens .

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