Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a classroom teacher and an instructional technologist, I struggled with how to find time in students’ already-busy schedules to incorporate digital citizenship, even though I knew it was important to teach. On another occasion, student leaders read aloud from social media posts meant to cause harm.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Welcome to episode 296 of the Every Classroom Matters podcast. In this episode, Shannon Mclintock -Miller and I discuss current best practices about digital citizenship and online safety for kids. If you’ve ever taught kids who have their own smartphones, you know how quickly social media problems can escalate at school.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

We tend to think of museums and art galleries as places of quiet contemplation and reflection, but that's not always the case -- especially now that most visitors have smartphones in their pockets. " However, there's still a question of whether smartphones and social media enhance or distract from the museum experience.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While some look to technology regulations to combat the scourge of fake news, the strongest defense may well be in building a citizenry with strong media literacy skills.[2] 2] Read on to learn how we got here, why it matters, and how teachers can build media literacy in the classroom. Take a News Literacy Quiz.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

As Oxford professors put it , “The debate over digital technology and young people needs less shock and more substance”. According to the Pew Research Center , “Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’”. Read more: Top 7 education apps for the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Analysts predict the line between the real and digital worlds will continue to blur as current technologies advance and new tools are developed. Digital Twins: This concept is not new. Members of the online community maintain multiple versions of themselves through social media sites, online profiles and other means.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning. Instead of focusing only on screen time, this article will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance. Using Digital Media in Your Teaching.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. School districts across the country are upgrading networks and integrating more classroom technology, and smartphones have become increasingly ubiquitous across socioeconomic lines. The solution, however, is not to take technology away from students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I’ve been asked by a wonderful parent organization called Konstella to serve as an expert for parents on topics of technology in the classroom. Your role as a parent is critical to preparing your children to go online before using social media platforms. Read the parental guidelines all social media platforms offer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 30, 2016

The time to talk is when they get their smartphone. Today’s Sponsor: Netsmartz Free Teaching Digital Citizenship Course. This free course is designed to help you teach the latest in internet safety and digital citizenship for your students. Listen to this show on: BAM Radio Network | iTunes | Stitcher. RIGHT THEN.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

There are endless distractions for kids these days—from games to music and social media. And as technology platforms have accelerated over the years, her job has increasingly involved keeping up with the ways young people use social media, and advising parents, teachers and even tech companies about what they need to know.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

With educational technologies taking over the classroom, the virtual learning environment needs to be a safe space for students as well. Smartphones are in their hands, more and more, from a younger and younger age. Read more: 5 Aspects of digital citizenship students must be aware of.

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Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 18, 2016

While parents are rejoicing that kids are back in school, and they survived winter break, teachers and administrators might be noticing more students with smartphones. As children get back into the routine of classes, now’s the ideal time to address all those smartphones that were given as gifts for the holidays.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2016

You’ll enjoy her latest article on how to address cyberbullying with your students: Cyberbullying refers to a situation in which a teen, preteen or child is embarrassed, humiliated, harassed, threatened, tormented or otherwise targeted by another on interactive technology such as smartphones or social media.

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 23, 2018

Now, as a high school student he chooses to be different than his peers when it come to social media. This is a digital citizenship issue. I came to find a small piece of my identity in my skill at the social media game and therefore put a lot of effort into my online appearance.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Through computers, smartphones, and tablets, we have a wealth of information at our fingertips that can be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. Today’s children are digital natives, which means that they’ve grown up surrounded by technology from the time they were born. 5 Quick Tips on Limiting Screen Time at Home.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

With the click of a mouse and without leaving the classroom, they can access the collective knowledge of all mankind via the Internet. Students who use technology in the classroom perform better, and emerge from their educations better prepared for the challenges of adult life.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

Summer may be a break from the daily work of the classroom, but any teacher knows it's not a "three-month holiday" by any means. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. An Urgency of Teachers: the Work of Critical Digital Pedagogy.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The easy access to information due to their smartphone in their back pocket does not make them truly knowledgable.just able to regurgitate facts.or Educators, all of us that use technology in the classroom, have a responsibility to teach digital citizenship. Anything that harms the school culture has to addressed.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Let’s face it: There are few tools more powerful or with more reach than digital technology. According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone. You're in luck!

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

Summer may be a break from the daily work of the classroom, but any teacher knows it's not a "three-month holiday" by any means. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2016

Educational technology builds on what children learn in the classroom and extends the learning environment well beyond the school building. Understanding What Boosts Social and Emotional Learning. EdTech can also be used through its various eLearning, social media and learning management systems to teach and boost empathy.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

As more of our lives are consumed with digital technology — social media, texting and smartphones — is it any wonder that our children are growing up with electronic gadgets as companions? And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

Summer may be a break from the daily work of the classroom, but any teacher knows it's not a "three-month holiday" by any means. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Teacher Voices: This article is part of a series of from-the-classroom perspectives. Let’s face it: There are few tools more powerful or with more reach than digital technology. Digital access for our students is everywhere, all the time, affecting how our students live, socialize, work, play, contribute, and learn.

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 5, 2013

Classrooms Without Walls- Connect Your Classroom With The World! My last post on 10 Powerful Media Tools Every Educator Show Be Using Yesterday was all about how educators need to create a Personal Learning Network, but our students need authentic audiences too. tools, such as Social Media. How do you do this?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

They can take over both your personal and work-related accounts, from your emails and social media to online teaching platforms. Phishing Attacks Fraudsters frequently use misleading emails, phone calls, SMSs, social media DMs, and other digital channels to deceive victims and extract confidential information.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. Keeler has more than 50 tips for Google Classroom under her belt, with an e-book on that series in progress. Keller ISD Digital Learning Blog. Over 1000 words. by Ricky Ribeiro. by Meghan Bogardus Cortez. Pull Quote. Alice Keeler.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Smartphones have been around for 10 years now, but in education, the shifts are vastly different within our classrooms. How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. They consume social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

With smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, students have 24/7 access to news, information, and opinions—not all of which are well-informed or well-intentioned. Monitoring students’ internet access in school won’t help them once they leave the classroom.

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Reading By Example

MAY 30, 2016

During some of my classroom-school visits last week, I noticed the following: A teacher was reading aloud an everybody book to her students, specifically a biography about a key historical figure from the Civil Rights era. It is pretty easy to do nowadays: Take a picture with a smartphone, add a caption, and post away.

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Reading By Example

MAY 30, 2016

During some of my classroom-school visits last week, I noticed the following: A teacher was reading aloud an everybody book to her students, specifically a biography about a key historical figure from the Civil Rights era. It is pretty easy to do nowadays: Take a picture with a smartphone, add a caption, and post away.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 16, 2016

A digital story is a series of images connected with text and/or a narrated soundtrack — captured by a digital device such as an iPad or smartphone — that tell a story. When completed, it can be saved to the camera roll or shared via email or a variety of social media options. VoiceThread.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 9, 2017

With kids getting smartphones and other devices at younger and younger ages, it's more important than ever to teach them how to use the internet safely. Whether kids are using social media, searching for information, gaming, or emailing, they should have some basic understanding of how to protect themselves online.

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