Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Of course, not all screen time is created equal. Managing Smartphones in the Classroom. Smartphones are a monumental challenge for teachers and schools. Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 7, 2020

Many students and families will receive smartphone communication more consistently and quickly than email. Having a strong structure, communicating the structure and the expectations of your course early on and often [is the way to go]." " Emphasize digital citizenship. Don't overwhelm with tech tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

Let’s look at that term, “digital native” Techopedia defines it as: a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age. Do you use a smartphone and all of its scintillating apps? Of course you do. Are you a geek?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Students can quickly report safety concerns directly through their Vector LiveSafe smartphone app – anything from bullying, to concerns about a friend or classmate’s mental health, to an emergency situation. Vector LiveSafe is an advanced tip reporting and safety communication platform for organizations, including schools.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2017

Of course there should be clear rules for using devices on school grounds and in the classroom, and of course, clear consequences of breaking these rules. The hard-working parents, of course. Do I have to buy the latest model of smartphone? The sometimes overlooked link in a successful BYOD system: parents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

That makes it a good tool for typists, no matter the grade, who haven’t engaged in a comprehensive typing course before. Since few educators teach typing from iPads or smartphones, this likely will not be a hindrance. As students work, Type Dojo provides skills-based reminders on how to keyboard and why accuracy is important.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

While this project suggests drawing selfies, my classes use pictures taken with their digital device (or a smartphone). Of course, this activity is only for students old enough to responsibly use Twitter. My favorite is the “All about me” selfie project. Who doesn’t like selfies? alicekeeler.

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 23, 2018

This is a digital citizenship issue. I think my peers would be as surprised as I was to learn the ugly truth: Americans with smartphones, and especially young Americans with smartphones, spend a gratuitous amount of time on their devices. Of course it does. What is the solution to this problem?

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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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EdTechTeam

MAY 4, 2020

Of course, just as we have classroom management/discipline issues in classrooms, issues are bound to occur. There is room for creativity, of course – there could be dance-offs, read-alouds or lunch dates. Of course, teaching Digital Citizenship beforehand also goes a long way. . Inquisitive Check-ins.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

But more commonly, you're trekking to conferences near and far, taking courses to stay up on current research and teaching methodology, and digging into books, blogs, and other resources you'd set aside for "when I have time." Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities.

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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

But more commonly, you're trekking to conferences near and far, taking courses to stay up on current research and teaching methodology, and digging into books, blogs, and other resources you'd set aside for "when I have time." Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach. Social Media Wellness.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

But more commonly, you're trekking to conferences near and far, taking courses to stay up on current research and teaching methodology, and digging into books, blogs, and other resources you'd set aside for "when I have time." Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach. Social Media Wellness.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Smartphone Stress. A kid’s first smartphone is a huge milestone, so the decision should not be taken lightly. And of course, we should be constantly evaluating the quality of our 1:1 programs and tech integration in general—with their input, too. Getting a new device can pose unforeseen problems. The biggest issue?

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

The chatroom or backchannel can be accessed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and puts students'' texting talents to work. Caveat : Expect some shenanigans the first time using the backchannel as students move through Maslow''s Heirarchy of Needs and engage in social learning and digital citizenship.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2015

As they improve, they level up, adding if-then analysis to their decision matrix, and the course gets more complicated. The game approach feels much like typical games youngers are already playing on their iPads and Smartphones. Players use logical thinking and sequencing to complete the maze and win gold coins. Conclusion.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

According to Harvard University, “in Activity-Based Learning courses, students do public service, fieldwork, community-based research and internships in conjunction with in-class work. ” BYOD programs allow students to use their own technology (usually smartphone or tablet) in a classroom. Digital Citizenship.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

At the same time, smartphones, tablets and laptops can be used to access the school LMS , with the corresponding courses and learning materials, conduct research online for a school paper, check facts fast, make use of productivity tools, and even access educational apps. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship.

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Many teachers are left wondering whether personal technologies such as smartphones actually have a place in education and what risks and threats accompany them. They use smartphones and tablets to solve maths problems, blog to develop their creative writing skills, build robots and learn how to code.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 2, 2018

So the goal of Help at Home was to help connect parents to their students’ digital lives. Mike: We’ve started a weekly email to about 400 parents so far, where we’re covering topics like digital citizenship, security, filtering, social media — everything that really relates to how students should use technology today.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This is great for people like me who lack drawing skills, and of course, a great tool to help students be successful. Google Certification Courses Open Nov. All 3 Courses Will Open on November 19! These courses (Level 1, Level 2, and Trainer) will open for limited enrollment on Nov. Created by Lynn Gershman.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The fifth annual Global Education Conference will be held online, around the clock, over the course of five days: November 17 - 22. Common Sense Media , October 10th at 11am in Augusta, ME at ACTEM, "Digital Citizenship in an iPad Classroom," and at 12:10pm, "Discover and Use Great Ed Tech for Learning." More information here.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

high school students have the opportunity not just to take an online class for credit but a significant proportion of their course load online. percent) did not offer any entirely online courses to high school students during the 2015-16 school year. public high schools (42.5 percent offered ‘all classes online.’

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

high school students have the opportunity not just to take an online class for credit but a significant proportion of their course load online. percent) did not offer any entirely online courses to high school students during the 2015-16 school year. public high schools (42.5 percent offered ‘all classes online.’

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

As a result, there's a lot of crossover between what we think of as news literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship. Jump down to a section News Literacy Courses and Curricula. Digital Citizenship Curriculum (by Common Sense Education): Free K-12 lessons on news and media literacy.

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