eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Your school and the wellbeing of your staff and students are our top priorities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Your school and the wellbeing of your staff and students are our top priorities.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Life Schools started small in the first year.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

“Through this new web app, members of the Verizon Innovative Learning schools community will be able to easily share their successes, solicit input from other educators, and connect with colleagues who share similar interests in the classroom.”. Centralizing information for Verizon Innovative Learning schools.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

In an effort to connect all teachers, EdWeek author and Corwin editor Peter DeWitt enlisted the help of his professional learning network (PLN) in order to launch a series of books on digital learning, digital leadership, mobile learning, digital citizenship, and everything else that is connected education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. It empowers individuals to navigate and critically assess the vast ocean of digital information.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Blended and personalized learning with digital tools has flooded classrooms, but most teacher-prep programs do not incorporate digital citizenship as requirements for teacher certification. Then empower students with strategies to be good digital citizens. The more you share, the more people learn about you.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But that 24/7 environment has also brought increased stress to students’ lives as issues they encounter at school, especially on social media, follow them home. Feeling smothered by someone’s digital communications. The answer, though, isn’t to just tell students to ignore digital communications. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers to support observances of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. These curated resources and more are available within the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform. Charlotte, NC.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Your role as an educator in learners’ social and emotional development Students need to learn social and emotional skills formally through instruction and informally as they interact with adults and peers day to day. They can then use this information to easily create their own checklist and organize their time.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Why Student Creation is the Hardest/Best Form of Assessment ] This information is not meant to minimize the traumatic impact cyberbullying can have. Read them, build your awareness, and be careful to avoid simple explanations – like blaming cell phones and social media – for the rise in teen depression and anxiety.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Instead of focusing only on screen time, this article will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance." See Google's cookie information for details. Using Digital Media in Your Teaching.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

A Must-Read blog for us is one that offers interesting thoughts, unique ideas, useful information and remains regularly updated and active. He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. Keller ISD Digital Learning Blog. Keller ISD Digital Learning.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

.” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens. Step 1 – Student Outreach: Develop and implement a digital citizenship plan that spans grades K-12; as students move up, the plan should reflect the changing needs at each level.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. As you think about how to continue helping students navigate their digital lives, these resources can enrich that work. Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach. Social Media Wellness.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Mere substitution of digital for paper is an example of poorly practiced edtech. Learning what constitutes effective edtech is essential. Effective Edtech is effective when it allows students to access information, collaborate with others, and create in ways that were previously impossible.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. As you think about how to continue helping students navigate their digital lives, these resources can enrich that work. Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach. Social Media Wellness.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

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.” Adobe Spark : This flexible design tool lets teachers and students design everything from a web page to a social media post.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Also, if a website has social media share buttons, the share buttons often send information about your behavior back to these services. Read your school’s social media guidelines and review your privacy settings. Also, review the school’s data and file backup plan, as well as your own personal plan.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

The growing ubiquity of internet access and pervasive use of online information has changed the learning landscape forever. Teachers and students at one district are replacing print with digital. are stepping up digital citizenship and vigilance to combat social media bullying. Schools in N.D.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Based on the unique question/challenge and what we've learned, we come up with a solution. We ask for informal feedback from colleagues and friends we trust. She is on social media @KerryHawk02 and her website is www.KerryHawk02.com. We use that feedback to edit and revamp our work.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 5, 2017

It is now easier than ever to integrate coding into the classroom with curricula like those on Code.org, and learning tools like Wonder Workshop ’s robots Dot and Dash. The Digital Learning & Leadership PLC, hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec , hosted the webinar, “ Now I Have to Teach Coding?

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Dignity—it’s not a word often associated with social media and online interaction. Again, the presenter doesn’t lecture the parents and tell them to keep their kids offline; the presenter will acknowledge the good in the digital world, like communication and access to information. Join the Community.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2012

The conference theme is the use of social media and Web 2.0 in teaching and learning, and the URL for attending is [link]. To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please make sure you are a member (free) at Classroom 2.0 by Sandra Bassendowski If It''s Not Free, It''s Not For Me!

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Social Media and Connected Learning. Now, it seems, many educators and school leaders realize that they have no choice but to get on board with social media, and they are exploring the tool. This was a space for informal conversation around topics chosen by attendees.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Keep personal information private. You need to be over 13 years old for many accounts, including social media and other services. While these 10 points may seem basic, they are reasonable initial steps to helping all students stay safe using the internet and digital resources for learning.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For more information, check this support page. Charge the device nightly – One of the most common issues that affects learning with mobile devices, is forgetting to charge the device at night. Know their account information – You should have access to all your child’s accounts and passwords.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The deeper dives throughout the day tackled the many challenges schools face today, from digital citizenship to STEAM to redesigning learning spaces. Learning about a product informally vs. “the hard sell”: Some of the educators who attend are also customers of the vendors who help fund the event.

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

See how students can use Buncees to represent their Project Based Learning in a more authentic and meaningful way. By adding in a variety of content and multimedia, Buncees can be used to foster creativity, develop critical thinking and digital citizenship skills, and engage students. Boost your social media posts.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2013

Below you will find information about the event, how to attend, the current schedule of presentations, and a call for volunteers to help moderate sessions (we need you!). Please distribute this information wherever you can. More information at [link]. The Schedule : The current session schedule for the Summit is listed below.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Social Media and Connected Learning. Now, it seems, many educators and school leaders realize that they have no choice but to get on board with social media, and they are exploring the tool. This was a space for informal conversation around topics chosen by attendees.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Comprehensive web content filtering is mission-critical to effective digital learning, particularly since schools have provided devices to students for learning. Information Technology resources, though—both time and money—are in increasingly short supply.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Comprehensive web content filtering is mission-critical to effective digital learning, particularly since schools have provided devices to students for learning. Information Technology resources, though—both time and money—are in increasingly short supply.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I promise you will find some great information coming your way this school year…So Sign Up Now and please pass this on with a retweet! – Mike Gorman ( [link] ). Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection. I hope the information is helpful to you! I hope the information is helpful to you!

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Learners with opportunities to think critically about what they see online; recognize the benefits and risks of sharing information; and balance screen time with other activities will become digitally aware and responsible. Signing the Common Sense Digital Citizenship Pledge (adaptable to upper grades). Building Out.

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