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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Students learn specific skills assigned by the teacher (to a group or individual) by playing age-appropriate, intuitive games based on appealing characters and fun interactions. Assess learning –today’s favorite is gameshow webtools such as Kahoot and Quizizz. Whatever you choose, it must be completed in 3-5 minutes.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Players pick their NFL team and the opponent, the level of difficulty, skill level, their age-group, and the length of play. Students finish the program with an assessment of knowledge and certificates. The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions.

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APRIL 6, 2020

Age group: Middle school. Age group: middle and high school. The program is free, takes about eight hours (depending upon the student), and can include printed materials as well as digital. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. Age group: high school. Age group: Upper elementary.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Every year in preparation for December, I post lots of coding activities that students can complete with their computers, on the Internet, or using iPads, but this year, I want to do something different. These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more.

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Robotics Digital Citizenship iPad Smartphone 196

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AUGUST 23, 2021

These can be taught individually (through coaching or mentoring), in small groups (of at least five), as school PD, or through select colleges for grad school credit. They start at $750 for a group of five or more. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. digital citizenship.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Assessment Common Core 78

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

There are good reasons why worksheets have been the backbone of assessment for decades: Students write or type the information (and get the benefits of note-taking). This lesson plan, though, adds a few digital native twists. take a picture of themselves with the iPad camera (or another digital camera). BrainPOP Jr.

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How To Digital Citizenship iPad Academic Standards 150

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them. algorithms. binary images.

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Robotics Digital Citizenship Video Smartphone 286

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

But one change has revolutionized their use: They can now be projected from your iPad. It’s similar to web-based options like AWW or Scriblink with two dramatic differences: It works through a iPad and can be mirrored to a computer (and from there, the class screen). Here’s how to do it: Open AirSketch on an iPad.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

A good alternative if you don’t have the ability to project your iPad to the class screen: Bouncy Balls. Have each student take a full-body picture of themselves (or take one of a classmate on the class iPads or Surface Pros). This includes iPads, computers, digital games, Wii, phones, and more. Class Rules.

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MARCH 19, 2019

gathers them into manageable learning groups. There are many truths about teaching but two stand out when it comes to assessing knowledge: 1) feedback is one of the greatest predictors of success in student work, and 2) teachers don’t have enough time to provide feedback on student work as thoroughly as they’d like.

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Adobe Digital Citizenship Chromebook Exercises 179

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Let students scan these with their iPads or another digital device to find out more about their new classmates. These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more.

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JUNE 18, 2018

With the push to move assessments online, students need good keyboarding skills. It does this through a process of review, demonstration, practice, and assessment. It operates in the cloud, works on most digital devices (including Chromebooks and iPads with an external keyboard), and plays well with all browsers.

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Learning Differentiated Instruction Digital Citizenship Assessment 158

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Finally, cell phones have become a small version of a computer be it a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad (especially an iPad). Many argue that cell phones are no more distracting than the Internet but because the device is so much smaller than even iPads, they’re easier to hide. The problem of cell phones isn’t new.

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Mobility iPad Survey Chromebook 172

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JULY 22, 2015

You rarely see a lesson that doesn’t ask for online this or digital that. Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. By middle school, they work in online groups through forums, wikis, and Google Apps. Internet use.

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MARCH 18, 2016

For iPads, try iBrainstorm , Ideament , or another from this list. If you have an iPad, try Timeline or another from this list. Once a general outline is established, they are a valuable method of curating a group’s thoughts on subtopics of a theme. If you’re an iPad school, try Quicklyst or OmniOutliner.

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Common Core iPad Digital Citizenship Tools 150

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

That means lesson plans aren’t completed, assessments aren’t taken, and kids don’t learn. For snow days, K2 students can bring home the iPads they use at school. . When dramatic weather hits — be it snow or violent storms or another emergency — it becomes impossible to reach the classroom.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

eSpark works on all devices–desktops, Chromebooks, iPads (with the free app)–pretty much whatever digital device you use in your classroom. In fact, some students can be working on Chromebooks while others use iPads. Right now, eSpark is only available for schools, not individual sign-ups (such as homeschoolers).

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Kyle Pace

APRIL 30, 2017

we’re giving kids access to, we must constantly be assessing where parents are at in terms of a foundational understanding of what this means for their child(ren). parents are the most underserved group in education. I have seen some very successful parent learning nights around technology, STEM, and digital citizenship.

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EdTech Digital Citizenship STEM Social Media 88

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

So why shouldn’t students create videos when constructing knowledge for formative or summative assessments? I’ve never seen a group of students who didn’t get fully involved in the taping (and sometimes fully distracted). Collaborate with a group. Sway –create animated storylines and presentations from iPads.

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Video Common Core Digital Citizenship Assessment 150

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JUNE 7, 2017

15 Digital Tools in 15 Days. Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue, then debate it in front of class. Additionally, student groups are expected to: develop three reasons for and three against the topic, and how to refute each. Once resources have been collected, present to the group for discussion.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

Saturday, June 7th at 12pm CR20 LIVE Weekly Show with Toni Plourde: Earning Your Learning , Using the iOS 7 for iPad(iPod,iPhone), we will explore ways to maximize the way students can engage and enhance their own learning. Sunday, June 8th at 4pm Common Sense Media: Digital Citizenship - Seeing the Big Picture , with Dr. Jason Ohler.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Turns out, 70% of the time, it was the same finite group of problems. Tips are organized alphabetically by category, with the number of tips in parentheses after the category: Assessment (7). Category: ASSESSMENTS. Chromebooks (14). Classroom Management (40). Differentiation (6). Edit/Format (10). Email (11). Google Apps (24).

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Common Core Digital Citizenship eBook Social Media 150

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AUGUST 19, 2015

I belong to several Tech Teacher forums, FB groups, G+ Communities, and every day I find more great tools I can’t wait to use in my classroom. Stay tuned… Admittedly, it isn’t built for classrooms, but with Songza’s Concierge service, you can create a personalized playlist of music that fits your student group.

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Tools Flipped Classroom Wiki Digital Citizenship 150

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Look at Minecraft where millions of kids voluntarily learn geology, work in virtual groups, and seek out knowledge to build a virtual world. Kahoot is a response system that has taken over classrooms all over the country to assess student learning. Assessment options include quizzes, discussions, and surveys. Insider Tips.

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Learning Gamification Digital Citizenship Survey 150

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MAY 16, 2016

Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue, then debate it in front of class. Additionally, student groups are expected to: develop three reasons for and three against topic, and how to refute each. Once resources have been collected, present to group for discussion. review with a critique group.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Discuss not just your years of experience, but the student groups you’ve taught, the philosophies you’ve followed (such as IB or Common Core), parent needs met, pedagogy you’ve rolled out, teacher groups you’ve led, and more. When that’s done, honestly assess your resume. ” Experience.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

(though in my class sometimes students neglect to “submit” a digital worksheet) Shared devices in a school can be an issue, in terms of teaching students to protect their account login, determining where work is to be saved, and accounts that may also require a login. (as as with iPad apps) Chromebooks and iPads are making this easier.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2018

Laura: So I used to do literacy task boards on paper, which is basically — while I meet quickly a group for guided reading, this is what the rest of the students are doing — so there a lot of different choices on the choice board. Reading group using flipgrid to record video responses in our Literature Circle group today.

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MARCH 24, 2015

It’s the teacher’s responsibility to insure students learn over-arching concepts such as how to speak to a group, how to listen effectively, how to think critically, and how to solve problems. Assessments aren’t about ‘getting everything right’ but about making progress toward the goal of preparing for life.

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Digital Citizenship Gamification Software Knowledge Base 150

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JULY 14, 2017

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. World Cat only includes libraries that have joined the World Cat group. .

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 17, 2013

Second, the resources provided in the presentation and in the folders associated with the Edmodo group are very easy to understand and will help me in my flipping. connecting with students digital citizenship edmodo edmodocon flipclass flipped flipping' First, let me just say the presenters were phenomenal.

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APRIL 5, 2017

Games are leveled for age groups from Kindergarten to high school. Players pick their NFL team and the opponent, the level of difficulty, skill level, their age-group, and the length of play. Students finish the program with an assessment of knowledge and certificates. At the completion, students model the discussed activity.

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Digital Citizenship Course Exercises Resources 155

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

Games are leveled for age groups from Kindergarten to high school. Players pick their NFL team and the opponent, the level of difficulty, skill level, their age-group, and the length of play. Students finish the program with an assessment of knowledge and certificates. At the completion, students model the discussed activity.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 25, 2019

Besides doing your share, teamwork is working respectfully and effectively within a group. They determined that success wasn't based on "who" was on a team but on the culture created by the team -- for example, a group that takes turns talking vs. one in which members speak over one another. For ELA classrooms BoomWriter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Screencastify is an essential tool for making flipped lessons, student videos and creative formative assessments. You meet with your critique group to go over it, and you can do that virtually on Google Hangouts or Skype. Built for Chromebooks, it saves all of your recordings directly to Google Drive. Tip #4: Authoring eBooks.

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APRIL 25, 2019

Besides doing your share, teamwork is working respectfully and effectively within a group. They determined that success wasn't based on "who" was on a team but on the culture created by the team -- for example, a group that takes turns talking vs. one in which members speak over one another. For ELA classrooms BoomWriter.

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Tools Digital Citizenship Groups Google 40

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JUNE 7, 2019

June 8th-10th: Discounted Group Professional Development. Building Digital Citizens. In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding.

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