The PL2C Blog

JULY 24, 2017

Social Media: every students’ obsession and every teacher/principal/district’s nightmare. But what if educators reshaped their perspective on Social Media, and created more intentional uses of these communication platforms that bear calculated weight? Alex is an 8th grade educator in Chapel Hill.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Not long ago, the term "digital citizenship" connoted cyberbullying, privacy, safety, and security. Much like the term has continued to evolve, the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LA Unified) efforts, known as #DigCitLA , have expanded with the growth of digital citizenship awareness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2022

For you as a job hunting educator, this becomes the best time of year to find a job. Digital portfolio sites. Rather than a two-page printed document that can be lost and serves only one user, a digital portfolio posts your resume online, in an easy-to-understand format. Take a few evenings to read about the state of education.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) I also think that: Every tech tool should have a “kill switch” – this includes social media. The post Should AI be STOPPED?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

This type of data can help educators, parents, or policy makers better understand how students interact with technology, particularly how to create a healthy relationship with it. What is digital wellness? Why we need digital wellness in schools. Read more: Top 7 education apps for the classroom.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

The app brings features from several third-party platforms together in one place, making it a “one-stop shop” for participating educators to access all things Verizon Innovative Learning schools. “We Here, educators can add images and videos of recent events as well as stories of impact.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

This article is part of Common Sense Education's Teacher Voices series, which provides a platform for diverse perspectives on teaching in the digital age. That's why it's incumbent upon us as educators to educate our whole community on this new area of knowledge, not just our students.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

That's why it's incumbent upon us as educators to educate our whole community on this new area of knowledge, not just our students. " -- Joshua Harris, Alisal’s director of educational technology. And so we created the Digital Citizenship Parent Academies to fill this space for parent and family education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2018

Today he reflects on the implications for educators and how he’s talking about the Cambridge Analytica scandal with other educators. The Facebook Scandal: What Can We Learn as Educators. You have to prove to me that it’s worth using Facebook, or any social media, for that matter. Listen Now. Enhanced Transcript.

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The Principal of Change

JULY 1, 2016

Sharing the “positives” was not what social media was for. There is part of me where I struggle with suggesting how others use social media. Kids gravitate towards things like snapchat, and then all of sudden educators are trying to figure out how to use snapchat for education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

Now, there are dozens of channels, hundreds of newspapers, thousands of bloggers, and tens of thousands of social media journalists — all trying to get your attention with the latest apocalyptic news flash. Here are some of the reasons: Fake news is created to influence public opinion or make money — not to educate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2018

From student-led social media to students calling parents with score reports and student-led conferencing, these three ideas can help empower students in your classroom. Just for one example, we have student-led social media accounts in our classroom. Student-led social media accounts. Listen Now.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2019

But today, with smartphones, cameras, and social media everywhere, anything they do can be instantly broadcast and recorded—the good, the bad, and the ugly. In our 24/7 digital world, kids come of age, learn, and make mistakes just like they always have, but the stakes are so much higher than in generations past.

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Securly

MAY 26, 2016

Have a certain amount of time set for being on a particular website (games, social media, entertainment sites). In addition, teachers can utilize technology and social media to their advantage in lesson planning. Digital Citizenship Education. “I More Than Keywords. “It

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

All of this amounts to what is essentially a new frontier in society, and it’s often called “digital citizenship.” Over the summer, EdSurge sat down with one of the foremost experts on this topic: Marialice Curran, founder and executive director of the Digital Citizenship Institute. What is digital citizenship?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2018

Safe experiences with monitoring and support can help children understand digital safety. In today’s show, Wanda Terral talks about how to help kids understand digital safety. 5 Ways to Help Kids Understand Digital Safety Without Scaring Them To Death. That fear can definitely come in there. Enhanced Transcript.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2019

I spent about fifteen minutes trying to Google a layperson definition of this term and failed. Hashtags were introduced to social media as an easy search method but quickly morphed into the Internet’s version of air quotes – outdated and annoying. . #10: You only want me for my Baud rate. Yogi Berra. #11: 11: Hashtag it!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Scannero (Best overall) Scannero is definitely one of the best tools to find someone’s location using a phone number. Once installed, Eyezy allows users to monitor texts, social media chats, photos, and more, keeping all this data secure with bank-grade encryption. Like Scannero, Eyezy is simple and easy to use.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Mindsnacks is a series of education apps on topics like geography, vocabulary, languages, and SAT. Education Applications. Students learn the spelling, pronunciation, definitions, synonyms, and antonyms of SAT-level words. Education Applications. Education Applications. Insider Tips.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2019

I spent about fifteen minutes trying to Google a layperson definition of this term and failed. Hashtags were introduced to social media as an easy search method but quickly morphed into the Internet’s version of air quotes – outdated and annoying. . #10: You only want me for my Baud rate. Winston Churchill. “It Yogi Berra. #11:

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 18, 2021

In each installment of our Educator Perspectives series, we interview teachers and administrators across the country who are engaging, motivating, and challenging their students in unique ways. It definitely fit the bill. Other Educator Perspectives. What is the biggest challenge? What are the advantages?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2019

TeachingTolerance.org even uses Black Lives Matter as a model for tolerance education. Quotes like this from Helen Keller: The highest result of education is tolerance. Admittedly, in the current social media world, words are today’s doing. 5 Lesson Plans to Teach Tolerance (from Education World ).

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Citizen- Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world. Educators: Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community. Empowered Professional 3.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Digital citizenship is essential for all people living in a digital economy. Since the economy shapes our lives and our communities, we cannot take part as active citizens in the important events around us without digital skills. Read more: The 9 elements of Digital Citizenship your students need to know [INFOGRAPHIC].

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

Grades: 8-12 Subjects: Digital Citizenship, SEL, Media Literacy, Social Studies, Civics. A 2020 Common Sense research report, Teens and the News , found that a whopping 77% of teens get their news primarily through social media. Do you think it's true? Why or why not?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 7, 2018

The Top 3 Elements of Student Digital Citizenship. Now that we have technology in our classrooms, communities and homes, parents and educators are likely asking themselves, “How do we help children effectively use digital tools?”. Digital citizenship is the answer. Be Savvy: Educate Yourself and Others.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

But today, with smartphones, cameras, and social media everywhere, anything they do can be instantly broadcast and recorded -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. In our 24/7 digital world, kids come of age, learn, and make mistakes just like they always have, but the stakes are so much higher than in generations past.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

As an educator who has built my career during the 21st Century, I've found that my fellow education professionals often classify themselves in one of two categories: Specialize in curriculum (often in one specific subject area) Specialize in technology (either as part of IT or integration) This is a mistake.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 2, 2018

Since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we've heard from many educators who are looking for resources to support students' social and emotional development. If you have any questions about how to use these in your teaching, reach out to us on social media or via email.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2017

For you as a job hunting educator, this becomes the best time of year to find a job. Digital portfolio sites. Rather than a two-page printed document that can be lost and serves only one user, a digital portfolio posts your resume online, in an easy-to-understand format. Certifications. Sample lesson plans, artifacts.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

These are great questions for our students to be thinking about -- especially when they're learning about cyberbullying or digital citizenship. On the day of my visit, the class was using the Common Sense Education digital citizenship lesson Is It Cyberbulling? , But it definitely happens.

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 1, 2017

I use social media to share the things I've learned via blogs to help others, I've asked people to join me at educational events like Edcamp Gig City and CoffeeEDU, I've asked people to support me in my JDRF walks to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, and more recently I've reached out to an entire city to help me find my lost dog.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

Liv and her mother shared their personal experiences and journey through harnessing the power of social media for empowering students to claim and share their stories. The best event for me was definitely the librarians’ breakfast and listening to The Liv Bits, and her mom, Cynthia Merrill. So many brilliant educators.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

In Redefinition, digital tools enable a complete reimagining of the learning activity. Imagine students connecting with authors online or on social media to chat about their writing process and word choice as part of researching and creating their own vocabulary lists to study. Bring media balance into your curriculum.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 1, 2013

I was largely incredulous that a school would even ask such a thing in the year 2012, and also sad that they were choosing to address problems by trying to bury them rather than attempting to work with parents and students to help them appropriately navigate our social media saturated world.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

Subjects: Digital Citizenship, SEL, Media Literacy, Social Studies. One of the common threads among these varying definitions of "cancel culture" is the idea that it involves someone or something being publicly called out online. Grades: 8-12. What is cancel culture? Activity Steps: 1.

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