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Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

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Parents need to be involved in the educational process as well, and some schools are making efforts to provide parent classes on cyberbullying and internet safety. Having used the content myself while teaching an elective technology class, I found them effective and eliciting necessary discussions about cyber safety.

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4 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety

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Though teachers and parents are deeply concerned about kids' online safety, we often don't know the best ways to teach these skills. And explaining internet safety effectively will vary according to the age group you're talking to. It's also easy to do without scaring them! Talk only to people you know.

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How students can safely search the internet

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For example, this women of science internet activity guides learners to visit websites and search for information. Why internet safety for students is important. The internet contains endless websites, content and ways to communicate. It’s vital then for educators to be aware of any dangers and protect learners.

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5 Ways to Teach Digital Citizenship (and the 9 Key P’s of Digital Citizenship)

The CoolCatTeacher

Episode 365 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Stop, Screenshot, Block, Tell and Share – Free Internet Safety Poster. What are the essential things we need to teach students about digital citizenship? Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

Discovery Education

The Simplest Elementary School Science EdTech Every day, educators are using digital resources to meaningfully support science teaching and learning—and the best EdTech tools are the ones that are easy to use. The industry is set to grow by an impressive 13.6% from 2023 to 2030. But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology.

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Tips for Student Comments on Blogs and Forums

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Similarly, it''s important to set guidelines, rules, and expectations for students to comment on blogs and forums. These guidelines should outline appropriate online behavior and internet safety precautions. Resources : Here are examples of effective blogging rules and guidelines. Your task is to create those guidelines.

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Game-Based Digital Literacy with Digital Compass – From Jennifer Carey

EdTechTeacher

Through playing this digital, “choose your own adventure” game, students explore topics like: cyberbullying & “digital drama,” self-image & identity, internet safety & privacy, creative credit & copyright, as well as relationships & communication. Technology in the Elementary Classroom. Digital Portfolios.