Tech Helpful

JANUARY 17, 2018

Social media is one of the main ways of communication and our world morphs ever so slightly into different most popular choices. As a mom on the cusp of the social media world with adolescents I protected my children maybe too much at times. Social media allows us to quickly share gossip- real or unreal- like wildfire.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2017

With the rise of online games, web-based education, and smartphones that access everything from house lights to security systems, it’s not surprising to read these statistics: In 2013, 71 percent of the U.S. These are the global demands of digital citizenship. population age 3 and over used the Internet.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

As Oxford professors put it , “The debate over digital technology and young people needs less shock and more substance”. According to the Pew Research Center , “Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’”. How much time did you spend without social media?

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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. Take a News Literacy Quiz.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Students can play games, watch stupid videos, browse inappropriate websites, spend time on social media, or catch up on the latest episodes of their favorite series. Then, all devices must be scanned for malware prior to them accessing the school network for the first time. Closing thoughts.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. School districts across the country are upgrading networks and integrating more classroom technology, and smartphones have become increasingly ubiquitous across socioeconomic lines. Now the quality of digital participation is coming into question.

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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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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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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In fact, explicit instruction in digital citizenship , online learning, and online safety may benefit students as they prepare for an increasingly digital future. It can aid understanding and cut time spent on mindless tasks like grading, and provide instant access to class materials.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2017

These days, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Bring the latest version of Google Maps on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. Digital note-taking.

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Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 18, 2016

While parents are rejoicing that kids are back in school, and they survived winter break, teachers and administrators might be noticing more students with smartphones. As children get back into the routine of classes, now’s the ideal time to address all those smartphones that were given as gifts for the holidays.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2016

Now, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Install Waze on your smartphone or iPad (here’s my review of Waze ). Digital note-taking. Conference App. Any ideas?).

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

And they look at that data, every single moment of the day, and they analyze it, and they decide what needs to be done to redirect construction, to regroup, to reteach, to enrich, to enhance – all on the spur of the moment, because they have ready access to the data. She’s author of the book Social LEADia. So how hard is it?

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 12, 2012

Social Media - how to properly use social media for school and work, how to protect yourself on it, the issues of cyberbullying, connecting with others in your profession (PLN). Many educators are use social media for their personal life, but not enough are using it in their professional life.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Children with smartphones have unfiltered access to the Internet unless their parents make a decision to filter. Why Do Students Need Protection on their SmartPhones? We may install things on their Chromebooks, but when they are on their phones, they are getting unfiltered access to the internet.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Through computers, smartphones, and tablets, we have a wealth of information at our fingertips that can be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. Today’s children are digital natives, which means that they’ve grown up surrounded by technology from the time they were born. Recommended Screen Time for Kids by Age. Wartella, E.,

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 23, 2018

Now, as a high school student he chooses to be different than his peers when it come to social media. This is a digital citizenship issue. I came to find a small piece of my identity in my skill at the social media game and therefore put a lot of effort into my online appearance. But the caution is tepid.

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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. How can we make informed decisions about what -- and how much -- media we choose for our students during class time? Managing Smartphones in the Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2015

Now, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Bring the latest version of the Google Maps app on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. Digital note-taking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 2, 2018

So the goal of Help at Home was to help connect parents to their students’ digital lives. Mike: We’ve started a weekly email to about 400 parents so far, where we’re covering topics like digital citizenship, security, filtering, social media — everything that really relates to how students should use technology today.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

Today’s students have access to far more knowledge than their parents once found in encyclopedias and on maps. With the click of a mouse and without leaving the classroom, they can access the collective knowledge of all mankind via the Internet. Increase student engagement and collaboration through social media, simulations, and games.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2019

In my previous article, Learning for the Always-On Generation, readers were introduced to several learning attributes of the digital generations. The new digital landscape allows the younger generations to connect anytime, anywhere, with anyone using digital tools to communicate. .

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The easy access to information due to their smartphone in their back pocket does not make them truly knowledgable.just able to regurgitate facts.or Educators, all of us that use technology in the classroom, have a responsibility to teach digital citizenship. Anything that harms the school culture has to addressed.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone. Digital access for our students is everywhere, all the time, affecting how our students live, socialize, work, play, contribute, and learn.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can digital citizenship lessons help me get the most out of teaching with technology? An internet filter that blocks student access to risky apps that might be collecting students' data or lack effective platform and content moderation. Are there benefits to allowing student phones in the classroom? If so, what are they?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

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: A Community-Based Approach. Social Media Wellness.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

As more of our lives are consumed with digital technology — social media, texting and smartphones — is it any wonder that our children are growing up with electronic gadgets as companions? And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone. Digital access for our students is everywhere, all the time, affecting how our students live, socialize, work, play, contribute, and learn.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

Account Breaches Cybercriminals can deploy a variety of techniques, including hacking and credential stuffing, to unlawfully gain access to online profiles. They can take over both your personal and work-related accounts, from your emails and social media to online teaching platforms. If it doesn’t, it’s best not to click on it.

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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. Collect these into a digital library that kids can access online, see what friends are reading over the summer, and find books that appeal to them. Technology. Hunger Games.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

While students’ access to information is highly beneficial for learning, technology also exposes them to mental, emotional, and psychological risks that, when left unchecked, can have long-term consequences. Emotional and mental wellness The link between smartphone use and declining mental health has long been established by research.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

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: A Community-Based Approach. Social Media Wellness.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

With smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, students have 24/7 access to news, information, and opinions—not all of which are well-informed or well-intentioned. Monitoring students’ internet access in school won’t help them once they leave the classroom.

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 5, 2013

tools, such as Social Media. Social Media tools are changing how people, including our students interact with the world. KidBlog Create safe and controlled digital footprints, promote digital citizenship, have students blog and improve writing. How do you do this? Here are a few tips!

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 12, 2015

” by Dawn Casey-Rowe , Smartphone Owner And User Of Analog Clocks. They’re on social media during meetings and conventions. And even though most of us pay a few hundred dollars for a smartphone that brings us status, the truth is, in most countries, you can get a decent one for fifty to seventy-five bucks.

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