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Top Edtech Classroom Tools

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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.” Newsela : With leveled texts aimed at the classroom, this news platform addresses current events and trending issues.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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However, said Jamie Knowles, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media, social media also has the ability to help users share their stories and shed a positive light on their activities. Enhance student learning: Social media is ubiquitous. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter.

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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

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Then, the skills teachers want students to learn for in-person interactions become the same skills that students feel confident using online. This edWeb broadcast was hosted Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Coding and Computer Science during CSEdWeek

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This year, CSEdWeek took place from December 5th to 11th, and two of edWeb.net ’s professional learning communities (PLC) presented webinars that highlighted the importance of coding and computer science in education. ®, presented on how to continue coding in the classroom after holding an Hour of Code.

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7 beginner’s steps in digital citizenship for any district

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She also created a system through Google Classroom for them to easily submit materials and documentation electronically. It’s also taking (the teachers’) digital learning and their digital literacy up a level,” she said. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Step 6: …and PD.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

edWeb.net

” This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Teacher-librarian at White Oak ISD in Texas, Michelle Cooper, is a passionate educator and enthusiastic proponent of school libraries, technology integration, collaboration with educational professionals, and helping young people succeed.

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Get Started with Digital Citizenship in Your District

edWeb.net

She also created a system through Google Classroom for them to easily submit materials and documentation electronically. It’s also taking (the teachers’) digital learning and their digital literacy up a level,” she said. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec.