The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement “By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement meaningful blended learning experiences with objective-aligned assessments and activities that foster core 21st-century skills.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams. Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources. Integrate interactive quiz modules into the course content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

Students are evaluating teachers; they do that on social media and Rate your Teacher. When doing the assessment, I clarified to the students the purpose of the survey and emphasized that it had no bearing on their grades. After all, the students are with you daily. Wait a minute, some might say. And it is ugly.”

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LMS Microsoft Digital Citizenship Survey 261

Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

CIPA also requires schools to monitor learners’ online activities and educate them about digital citizenship. With clarity into how students are using the internet, Highlights provides opportunities for educators to have digital citizenship conversations in the moment with learners.

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Software Digital Citizenship Social Media E-rate 245

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2022

Rather than a two-page printed document that can be lost and serves only one user, a digital portfolio posts your resume online, in an easy-to-understand format. This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. Here’s an example.

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Robotics Social Media Chromebook Common Core 363

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

Each content pack includes a variety of multimedia resources to match the PreK-12 science and social studies curriculums, to promote critical inquiry, and build connections between disciplines. The wealth of learning content makes it ideal for virtual teaching and learning, to minimize disruption and impact on students, families, and staff.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 240

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Over the past year teachers have been bombarded by colleagues, administrators, and social media pundits on which platforms can best serve them and their students. I made sure that there were only two assignments a week with the final assignment being a type of assessment. Feeling Overwhelmed. SEL Component.

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Adobe Digital Citizenship LMS Google 394

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

First, I select only tech tools that are platform agnostic, easy to set up, and intuitive to use. Then, even with that, I provide options to the preferred tool so if the student’s computer is a decade old or their WiFi is quirky, they can still complete the assignment. .” Communicate With Social Media.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

What does it mean to support students socially and emotionally in the online academic and social spaces where they exist? Our Digital Citizenship Curriculum has always been focused on the social and emotional lives of students within their digital spaces, but the connections to SEL competencies haven't always been clear.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Google Video 95

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2020

Problems include administering and grading assessments, taking attendance, finding backchannel tools that enable them to stay in touch with students, and keeping viewers engaged during video presentations. Completed forms are shared via a link, social media, or integrated into DropBox, Google Docs, and other popular platforms.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . The top ten digital technology trends are all about building the intelligent digital mesh,” says David W.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

Each content pack includes a variety of multimedia resources to match the PreK-12 science and social studies curriculums, to promote critical inquiry, and build connections between disciplines. The wealth of learning content makes it ideal for virtual teaching and learning, to minimize disruption and impact on students, families, and staff.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 195

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Automatically transfer grades into any digital grade book. 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.

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Social Media Classroom Digital Citizenship Twitter 162

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

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. It empowers individuals to navigate and critically assess the vast ocean of digital information.

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Digital Citizenship Exercises Software Assessment 52

Hapara

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Teachers can also use a tool like H?para Maybe they’re on Discord chatting about gaming when they should be working on a digital assessment. Or they’re looking at social media when they should be reading an online text. ISTE recommends embedding digital citizenship versus teaching it on its own.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2015

Accomplishing this so it serves educational goals isn’t as much about knowing how to use the tools as constructing knowledge in an organic, scalable way. To prepare students to make the cerebral leap between tools used for a particular project and tools available as-needed requires preparation in eight areas: Keyboarding.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 28, 2017

Social media is an increasingly important part of students' lives; in fact, the average teen spends over an hour a day using social media. To be true digital citizens, our students need teachers who model pro-social, creative, and responsible social media use.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. Minimum enrollment of 5; delivered digitally to your school or District. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Certificate.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Assessment Common Core 78

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Mosa Mack Science : Grounded in NGSS, this tool grabs students with mysteries. Free Favorites. STEM Standouts.

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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). Formative assessment.

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Twitter Social Media Digital Citizenship Flipped Classroom 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 13, 2018

It is a robust, intuitive tool that makes forms and surveys easy to create for teachers and a snap to join for students (for example, no login required — just a class code). Polls, forms, and surveys are great options when teachers need to create sign-up sheets, push out formative assessments, auto-grade quizzes, and more.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Blended and personalized learning with digital tools has flooded classrooms, but most teacher-prep programs do not incorporate digital citizenship as requirements for teacher certification. Then empower students with strategies to be good digital citizens.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Social Media Facebook 68

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2017

Blogging is a popular tool used in education to not only practice writing, but reinforce collaboration, perspective taking, speaking/listening skills, and a lot more. It matters less what they use than that it is the right tool for the purpose. Digital footprints. Another good resource is Common Sense Media.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Social Media Assessment 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Here are fourteen question you can expect stakeholders to answer — in depth: Who teaches students to use class digital tools? Many teachers (too many) think students arrive at school as digital natives, with all necessary digital knowledge downloaded into their brains. Who teaches digital citizenship? .

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Technology Digital Citizenship Common Core iPad 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

It’s tempting to assign a goal–say, third graders should type 15 wpm–and then assess based on student ability to meet that goal, but that’s not practical. A more purpose-built goal is to assess based on progress. 3: Student demonstrates use of tech tools outside of class. Or a slideshow?

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Assessment Digital Citizenship Social Media Tools 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

New questions can be dependent upon the user’s response to prior questions and completed forms are shared via a link, social media, or integrated into DropBox, Google Docs, and other popular platforms. More on education tech tools: 10 Options for Polls and Forms in Your Class. 12 Fresh Ways to Assess Student Learning.

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Digital Citizenship Mobility Social Media Google 153

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2018

Form options may be purpose-built one-size-fits-all tools that supplement a lesson like: MS Forms. They can also be tools that are easily integrated into warm-ups, exit tickets, and/or formative assessments such as these popular examples: Socrative. Google Forms. Survey Monkey. Poll Daddy. TodaysMeet. Pear Deck.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2018

Teachers who specialize in preparing students for college and career instinctively want tools that extend learning, support lesson plans, and simplify concepts taught in the curriculum. If you’re familiar with the SAMR Model, you know it refers to the way technology tools can be used to enrich classrooms. Of course they do!

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Digital Citizenship Video Tools Mobility 152

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Now, they need to understand using tech as a tool, where and how to integrate it. Tech-in-ed has grown from a tool that substitutes technology for paper and pencil. Tips are organized alphabetically by category, with the number of tips in parentheses after the category: Assessment (7). Social media (4). Email (11).

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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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Digital Citizenship Social Media Analysis Case Study 75

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Monitoring software can track what students say and do online, sometimes even on students' privately owned devices or social media accounts. In some cases schools might even use tools like location tracking or facial recognition software. Subjects: Digital citizenship, journalism, social studies, ELA.

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Digital Citizenship Software Video Social Media 94

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Rather than a two-page printed document that can be lost and serves only one user, a digital portfolio posts your resume online, in an easy-to-understand format. This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. Here’s an example.

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Robotics Social Media Chromebook Common Core 153

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Digital citizenship is essential for all people living in a digital economy. Since the economy shapes our lives and our communities, we cannot take part as active citizens in the important events around us without digital skills. How people decide to use it makes it a good or a bad tool.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Fifth, students want to use digital tools. Encouraging user-friendly education starts with the tools kids enjoy. Studies show that students spend 20% of their in-class time texting, emailing, and checking social media. Another popular reason for avoiding cell phones is they’re distracting.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Please spread the word and tell people about the Summit forward this email , or post on social media Hashtag: #homelearningsummit Twitter: @homelearnsummit Facebook: @homelearningsummit Instagram: homelearningsummit HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS WE ARE WORKING TO COVER IN THE SUMMIT TALKS, INTERVIEWS, AND OPEN-CHAT TIMES : ADHD and Learning ?

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Education is not made up of tools. Effective teaching practice incorporates the tools and skills that students are already using and will need to learn for the future. These include accessing, analyzing, and interpreting digital resources. They also include communicating, creating, and sharing using digital tools and programs.

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