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Effective Digital Citizenship Education

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Digital citizenship education doesn’t work in a lecture format. Dr. Kristen Mattson, author of Digital Citizenship in Action talks about how they’ve integrated digital citizenship into all of their courses at her school and how you can too. Digital Citizenship that Works. Enhanced Transcript.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education

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Moreover, it provides personalized study schedules according to the needs of each learner. To get these results, companies are training their AIs to determine and represent knowledge gaps based on the Knowledge Space Theory. This is achieved through AI web-based study environments, simulations, and visualization.

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Technology is Here to Stay: Now What?

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Companies with a vested interest in their products publish studies touting their applications. I tend to favor independent studies on technology use which take a more balanced approach. Most companies offer such opportunities. I found that the company was very active in recognizing and promoting teachers’ ideas.

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Digital Literacy–Too Important to Skip

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IT Pro has an interesting article discussing the importance of digital literacy: Digital literacy is as important as reading and writing, Vodafone claims. A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC.

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Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career

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Accessorize Wisely From ergonomic keyboards and mice to high-quality headphones, the right accessories can significantly boost your productivity in both studying and professional scenarios. Instead of going for the cheapest options, look for discounted or refurbished accessories from reputable brands.

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Viral Messaging: Putting Digital Citizenship to the Test

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Turning A Viral Hoax Into A Lesson on Internet Safety Over the last week, you have probably seen some reference to the “Momo Challenge,” hidden messages in Youtube videos, and calls for technology companies to police their systems to protect kids. Case Study: What is the #MoMoChallenge?

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Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

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In a 2021 study by McAfee, the cyber security software company, over three-quarters of American parents wished schools would do more to educate their children about online safety. I applaud him in this endeavor, but I also think that students must be made formally aware of the influence of social media. .