Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital citizenship programs prepare students for a tech–enabled world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In fact, according to StopBullying.gov, 52 percent of young people report being cyberbullied and over half of them don’t report it to their parents. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. She’s not the only one.

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Hapara

MAY 8, 2023

The bottom line is that a school can’t provide unfiltered internet access to minors. There are social media games and shopping websites, just to start. Most web filters don’t recognize these as game sites, so kids can easily access them. Have you ever had a learner find games on Google Sites, though?

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

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. Research shows that most youth use the Internet to view media outlets and to communicate with friends through social media applications.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Over the past several years, JotForm has released many apps designed to simplify and automate teaching’s more mundane tasks ( Smart PDF Forms , a PDF Editor, Cards, Tables , Approvals , and Reports –click for my reviews). I’m excited to partner with them for their latest release, Jotform Apps.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

The “accent” of a digital immigrant (preferring a printed report rather than one online, for instance) strikes digital natives as odd.[4]. Others caution against taking the “digital native” concept too far. Be sure to introduce your students to Internet safety and elements of digital citizenship as a key focus.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In fact, according to StopBullying.gov, 52 percent of young people report being cyberbullied and over half of them don’t report it to their parents. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. She’s not the only one.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 4, 2022

“Eighty-seven percent of teachers and 77% of parents agree teaching that inspires creativity has a bigger payoff for students” This according to Gallup research (To read more of the report, click here ). Up until a few years ago, 3D printing wasn’t an easily accessible technology. No one is surprised by this. Use Fun Tools.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Since then, access to personal computers and the internet as well as other advancements in technology have supported esports’ growth into a substantial industry with professional teams, high-stakes competitions, team sponsorships and more. More than 1,200 high schools participate in the High School Esports League. . by Snow White.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

I nstructional Technology Specialist at Cumberland Academy of Georgia Jennifer Liang knows all about digital citizenship. But teaching the fundamentals of digital citizenship to students with High Functioning Autism is all the more important, especially as they prepare to enter college or the workforce.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In fact, according to StopBullying.gov, 52 percent of young people report being cyberbullied and over half of them don’t report it to their parents. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. She’s not the only one.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Media literacy’s simplest definition is “the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.”[3] 3] But the real-life challenges of media literacy go beyond that. Today, social media plays an outsized role in how people get their information. Sometimes easier.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Schools of all shapes and sizes have done a wonderful job at protecting their students, especially if we’re talking about the physical premises; there are gated campuses, security guards, access cards, surveillance cameras and even AI-powered software that contribute to maintaining a safe environment. How to install a new antivirus?

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Lightspeed Systems

JULY 20, 2023

School IT administrators can granularly select what settings parents can view and manage, so they can easily stay informed and take action, playing a key role in promoting responsible digital citizenship and online safety. These stats include the number of browsed web pages, student time spent daily online, and sites most visited.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Joe Sanfelippo, superintendent of Fall Creek school district in Wisconsin, leads a social media campaign for his schools using the hashtag #gocrickets. Parents can follow the Twitter feed, and say, ‘Don’t you have that paper due soon in social studies class?’ ” Terrill said. Photo: Cindy Kolpien.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. Educators are beginning to take note of a new problem: a digital participation divide. Educators are beginning to take note of a new problem: a digital participation divide. Now the quality of digital participation is coming into question.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Survey reveals that the majority of classroom educators shy away from social media integration. A new survey finds that just 13 percent of participating educators have used social media as part of their classroom learning. The University of Phoenix College of Education survey of 1,002 U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Check these statistics (from Pacer.org ): One out of every four students (22%) report being bullied during the school year. 64 percent of children who were bullied did not report it. The reasons for being bullied reported most often by students were looks (55%), body shape (37%), and race (16%). Right to digital access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 28, 2017

When your Sway is finished, add it to any site that accepts embed codes, send it out as a link, or share it to a variety of social media outlets. My concern is that if students use Sway to write reports, it may (may not) be difficult to determine what is their research and what is Sway’s automated process.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

Additionally, Chron reports that some schools have even replaced the usual blackboard and whiteboard with smartboards this year. Much like how social media giants Facebook and Twitter are utilizing our digital footprints to better understand consumer behavior, teachers are also turning to data analytics to learn more about their students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2018

In fact, according to the anti-bullying website NoBullying.com, 52 percent of young people report being cyberbullied and over half of them don’t report it to their parents. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 1, 2024

This fluid nature of digital literacy is intricately analyzed in “ Understanding Digital Literacies: A Practical Introduction ” by Jones and Hafner. Their insightful exploration delves into the essence of being digitally literate amidst the transformative waves of the social media boom and the proliferation of Web 2.0

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom. Social media is a main form of communication and connection used by today’s students. Additionally, more teachers are citing a reluctance to incorporate social media into classroom learning than in 2013 (62 percent vs. 55 percent).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). Teach digital citizenship.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

There are endless distractions for kids these days—from games to music and social media. And as technology platforms have accelerated over the years, her job has increasingly involved keeping up with the ways young people use social media, and advising parents, teachers and even tech companies about what they need to know.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” But let’s say there’s a harmful online topic or social media hoax that’s gone viral, and you don’t want kids to search for it at all.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

In fact, according to the anti-bullying website NoBullying.com , 52 percent of young people report being cyberbullied and over half of them don’t report it to their parents. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2018

It involves creating positive school climates, adopting rigorous reporting systems, and educating students and parents about digital citizenship and how to use social media responsibly. Bullying prevention is part of this and schools can tackle it on several fronts. The role of monitoring software.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Find out if students have access to Wifi, computers. They might ask how the day went or if they learned anything, but most parents self-report that they get nonresponsive answers. When homework becomes an extension of that passion, it is a favorite choice instead of TV, video games, or social media. More on homework.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

Grades: 8-12 Subjects: Digital Citizenship, SEL, Media Literacy, Social Studies, Civics. A 2020 Common Sense research report, Teens and the News , found that a whopping 77% of teens get their news primarily through social media. Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Popular? Activity steps: 1.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Digital access for our students is everywhere, all the time, affecting how our students live, socialize, work, play, contribute, and learn. Our first and primary objective when teaching digital citizenship is helping students learn to appreciate, respect, and cultivate a positive digital footprint.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2016

On the administrator side , BloomBoard offers the ability to look at reports and recommend resources for professional development. stay up-to-date on education pedagogy with easy-to-access and reliable resources. They can also be shared via email and/or social media platforms. Insider Tips. This is done through Embed.ly

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. As you think about how to continue helping students navigate their digital lives, these resources can enrich that work. Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities.

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Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 3, 2017

Network security provides a baseline for how you might be proactive against the threat of student safety, by limiting access to malware, access to inappropriate online content and more. Reporting Harassment and Bullying. Reporting systems can be anonymized, so that parents and students are more likely to report incidents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In fact, according to StopBullying.gov, 52 percent of young people report being cyberbullied and over half of them don’t report it to their parents. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. She’s not the only one.

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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. Being good at reading is not just about getting through a book, but remembering what you read, reporting on it to others, and transferring this information to other parts of life. Hunger Games.

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