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MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

Hillary Scharton writes that children aren’t born knowing technology, and that the belief that digital natives excel at multitasking can be detrimental to their learning. Children face increasingly packed schedules, so they’re more likely to multitask—by frequently task-switching and/or using different kinds of media at the same time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

When I’m posting on our school’s social media account, I’m aware of how it will affect my digital footprint. For example, let’s say your learners are working on a social studies project about the contributions of the Aztecs. In a Google Doc, I don’t add private information like my password because.

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MAY 4, 2022

Up until a few years ago, 3D printing wasn’t an easily accessible technology. More often than not, the topics studied in school tend to be dry and factual (even for the younger students). Plus, nowadays they have easy access to resources and educational materials (no more time spent in the library). Use Fun Tools.

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MAY 6, 2021

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts. Why change passwords. How to manage passwords. Take password management seriously.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

The media loves sensational tech stories. Except that it was based on a faulty study , which essentially renders it as fake. As Oxford professors put it , “The debate over digital technology and young people needs less shock and more substance”. Teaching digital wellbeing in theory is just the first step, not the whole lesson.

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MAY 2, 2020

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts. Why change passwords. How to manage passwords. Take password management seriously.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. And I’m not the only one using social media sites in this way. According to the Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of American adults get their news from social media sites, and this percentage is much higher for Millennials.

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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. Previously, the digital participation divide seemed to revolve around access time. Now the quality of digital participation is coming into question.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

According to a recent Common Sense Media’s study , the percentage of children ages eight and under who’ve used a mobile device nearly doubled from 2011 to 2013, from 38 percent to 72 percent. But as a baseline, Ribble also outlines nine essential elements of digital citizenship that every student should know.

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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Teaching digital citizenship as a “one-off event” doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. When we teach digital citizenship as a one-off event like a presentation or an assembly, everybody gets all hyped up—and then it disappears over time,” he said. “But Managing an online identity.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

state standards in science, social studies and English Language Arts. The Eduverse is accessible on any device, and is also the content hub for schools using ClassVR, Avantis Education’s award-winning all-in-one VR headsets. Preview an advance copy of the book at bit.ly/SoniasDigitalWorldARC. SoniasDigitalWorldARC.

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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). Group study session.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

Subjects: Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy, Civics, Social Studies, Computer Science. Algorithms are a foundational building block of our digital world -- they often shape our experiences online in more ways than we realize. Quick Activity: How Much Do Social Media Algorithms Control You? (25

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I think we’ve learned how to use social media in just a really positive way, and learned to communicate and build a global audience, and shared our learning, and learned with others. How Vickie Morgado Uses Social Media in Her Classroom. Step 1: Teach Digital Citizenship. We’ve traveled the world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

In fact, a study on Forbes found that global education technology (EdTech) is one of the fastest-growing segments today, and is expected to be worth $252 billion by the end of this year. This year, educational institutions are using blockchain for accessible record keeping. These devices double as both a whiteboard and a screen.

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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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JUNE 19, 2019

In my summer digital citizenship classes, the biggest question I get is how to control student cell phone usage. Instead, they would rather stick their heads into their smartphones and stay glued to social media or texting their friends. Author Bio: Andrew Carroll is a former high school social studies teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital citizenship skills teach students responsible and ethical online behavior. Digital Citizenship ensures students can navigate online spaces responsibly. Group assignments, virtual discussions, and shared online documents encourage effective communication and teamwork using digital tools.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

All of this amounts to what is essentially a new frontier in society, and it’s often called “digital citizenship.” Over the summer, EdSurge sat down with one of the foremost experts on this topic: Marialice Curran, founder and executive director of the Digital Citizenship Institute. What is digital citizenship?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2017

In fact, my email box and social media explodes with them. As a busy teacher, I want resources that are clear, easy-to-use, accessible by all types of students, scalable, and fun. If it requires more than three clicks to access content, I move on. If I have to work too hard to figure out how to use it, I move on.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

What do you do about personal devices that circumvent the school security to access the Internet? In many schools, Internet access is spotty, undependable, and a challenge to manage. Fifth, students want to use digital tools. Mobile phones can do pretty much everything a computer can via apps and Internet access.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Find out if students have access to Wifi, computers. In fact, almost all studies of successful educational programs reinforce the idea that students do better if parents are involved. 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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

However, on the flipside, access to the wider internet may mean that there is a temptation for students to access websites with inappropriate content–or use it as a platform where negative behavior can escalate, such as for cyberbullying or other undesirable activities. Facebook access for older students studying marketing tools).

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

We’ve learned how to curate what we see on social media to match our needs and interests. By sharing classroom stories on social media, we can shine a positive light on the work of students and teachers. Bringing social media into our classrooms may sound daunting.

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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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AUGUST 5, 2016

engage in group study of a topic to promote grade-level or school goals. 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. track teacher professional learning for credentialing or recertification (or salary schedules).

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MARCH 12, 2019

A Denial of Service — a DoS – is defined as: “…an interruption in an authorized user’s access to a computer network…”. Hashtags were introduced to social media as an easy search method but quickly morphed into the Internet’s version of air quotes – outdated and annoying. Winston Churchill. “It It ain’t over till it’s over.”

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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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Graphite Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

To help students build a strong foundation of news and media literacy, use these free, ready-to-teach lessons from our K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. Note: All of these lessons are free, but in order to get access you'll need to register on our site or sign in. Reading News Online. This Just In!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Since the resources in a flipped classroom can be accessed without geographical or time constraints, learners can continue studying without missing out on any important lessons. social media or school intranet portal, etc. Let me see how I fared. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years.

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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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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Here is how I responded: "Education technology – or edtech – is the study and practice of effective teaching and learning processes and strategies that incorporate devices, apps, programs, and media. These include accessing, analyzing, and interpreting digital resources.

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