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Dr. Alec Couros on Spearfishing, Citizenship, and Lateral Reading

The CoolCatTeacher

Citizenship encompasses digital citizenship and the importance of lateral reading are three of the motivating topics tackled today with education thought-leader Dr. Alec Couros. Episode 491 Schools are being targeted with “spearfishing” attacks – a new form of phishing that is quite deceptive.

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8 Ways to Support Digital Citizenship Skills with Google

Shake Up Learning

The post 8 Ways to Support Digital Citizenship Skills with Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. – PART 2: Digital Citizen. Digital Citizenship skills are a must for today’s modern society, but figuring out how and when to teach these skills to our students can be a challenge. Google to rescue!

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How PS1X in the Bronx Does Digital Citizenship

Graphite Blog

Regardless of their access to devices or internet at home, she aims to give students at PS1X Courtlandt School in the South Bronx, New York, the tools they need to thrive and succeed in a world of media and technology. Then she attended an NYCDOE workshop and learned about Common Sense Education's resources.

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Codelicious Renames Itself Ellipsis Education to Reflect Curricula Beyond Coding

eSchool News

Every course includes four lesson types: unplugged, coding, digital citizenship, and STEM careers. Ellipsis also offers professional development workshops to encourage continuous learning. Ellipsis Education offers 13 full-year courses with detailed lesson plans, pacing guides, and standard maps.

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Teaching Online During COVID-19

Ask a Tech Teacher

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. If I am online, students can access me any time. Common Sense media.

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4 Ways to Get Started with Security

EdTech Magazine

And second, schools are inherently open environments, so districts try to open up network access to as many people as possible. Guests should only have internet access and should not have a path to any of the school’s financial or personnel systems. Sign Up for a Security Workshop. Use Two-Factor Authentication.

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What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?

eSchool News

Additionally, cybersecurity education will gain prominence, addressing the importance of responsible digital citizenship. Lastly, ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide will be paramount, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and accessible K-12 education technology in 2024.

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