article thumbnail

Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week this week!

eSchool News

Across all content areas and grade levels, teachers are now addressing the digital citizenship skills kids need to be safe and responsible online. Our K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum along with our Connecting Families program give schools and communities a foundation for addressing these critical topics in and out of the classroom.

article thumbnail

Is the digital divide entirely different from what we think it is?

eSchool News

For a while now, there’s been a great deal of concern over the digital divide—the gap between students who have easy access to technology and those who don’t. The subtler, but no less harmful, digital divide is between the students who are empowered to be creators and problem solvers with technology, and those who aren’t.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What is Digital Literacy for Students?

eSchool News

Furthermore, digital literacy involves communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective interaction and teamwork through digital tools. Emphasis on digital citizenship instills responsible online behavior, ethical considerations, and cybersecurity awareness.

article thumbnail

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

In addition, you’ll look at design principles and technical tools that will help you make online learning a reality for learners with a variety of different needs. By the end of this course, you’ll have a roadmap for how to avoid the pitfalls of online learning and plan an equitable learning experience for all your students.

Course 487
article thumbnail

A Reflection on Digital Learning Day

Educator Innovator

On February 5, 2014, educators and students around the country participated in Digital Learning Day (#DLDay). A Day to Celebrate, Explore, Question, and Look Ahead. The National Writing Project and Educator Innovator , along with the Afterschool Alliance , were among the core partners and sponsored a set of #Make4DLDay challenges.

article thumbnail

64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. The shift towards digital learning has been palpable, and this trajectory is poised to persist, shaping the way individuals access and engage with educational content.

Trends 144
article thumbnail

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. The shift towards digital learning has been palpable, and this trajectory is poised to persist, shaping the way individuals access and engage with educational content.

Trends 52