NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

As educators, we’ve learned to count on the research-based wisdom and guidance of Common Sense Media. I recently sat down with Kelly Mendoza, Senior Director of Education Programs at Common Sense Education, who oversees digital citizenship curricular materials to discuss exciting curriculu m news.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Here’s the complete overview on the role of assistive tech in encouraging inclusivity in education: What does that mead? The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

OCTOBER 7, 2019

On Friday, November 1, GRREC (in Bowling Green) will be hosting the first Kentucky Digital Citizenship Academy , with educators across the region highlighting the importance of students engaged in positive digital learning. Be sure to register to get your free tickets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies! It is also having an impact on physical education and health.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Remind contacted us earlier this year to let us in on a secret: They had a plan in the works to add two-way "Chat" to their popular messaging tool for educators. We were thrilled to hear about the added functionality, which would continue to encourage teachers to capitalize on seamless communication with students and family members.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

New students, new parents, new rules at school–but there’s one more piece that shakes up my education ecosystem: new webtools. I recently previewed one I think you’ll like called Education Galaxy. We are very happy that we found Education Galaxy!” What makes Education Galaxy so Special?

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As we regain some sense of normalcy, many teachers report that students are struggling to get engaged in learning. From screen-time habits to social and emotional issues, many students are struggling. And let's be honest: Student engagement is almost always a big challenge -- even under "normal" circumstances!

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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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Hapara

JUNE 7, 2023

Whether you’re already a Hāpara educator or admin, or you’re interested in hearing more about our ethical screen monitoring tool and AI-powered web filter, we can’t wait to see you at booth #1613. You’ll also learn how student-driven podcasts affect student engagement and creativity. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Remind contacted us earlier this year to let us in on a secret: They had a plan in the works to add two-way "Chat" to their popular messaging tool for educators. We were thrilled to hear about the added functionality, which would continue to encourage teachers to capitalize on seamless communication with students and family members.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

Choosing methods like Genius hour or project-based learning, activities such as scavenger hunts or learning stations, or selecting digital tools that promote more interaction with and between students will help foster the development of essential future-ready and SEL skills. How to foster the development of future-ready skills.

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Discovery Education

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Dive into December with resources from Discovery Education to honor December holidays, explore digital citizenship, and keep students engaged as you head toward winter break! DEN STAR and Pennsylvania […] The post This Month at DE: December appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks. Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 1, 2021

Providing my students with different choices for creating with the language will not only help them build their language skills and foster creativity, but also with the development of technology and digital citizenship skills, as they post online and share their work. Read more: Teaching SEL skills in online education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

Cristopher Burge who runs the website Cloud Storage Advice , has a great rundown on how cloud computing has revolutionized education: The concept of cloud computing saw its beginnings in the educational sector ever since the first open source websites saw the light of day. Cloud Computing in the Educational Sector.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

For anyone involved in education, the importance of engagement is clear. And the need for both student engagement and buy-in cannot be overstated when it comes to device rollout. The more aligned students are with teachers, and the more aligned students are with one another, the more effective any implementation will be.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It wasn’t part of their teacher training program so they rely on school PD to fill the many holes in blending tech with education. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. And here lies the problem.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

I realized that I needed to make some changes in my teaching practices to allow for more student-driven choices, and because of this, I have noticed a big difference in my classroom. 6 Digital storytelling tools for hybrid learning environments. Read more: Teaching SEL skills in online education. Elementari.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. We have to relate to educate. Student Mental Health (Including Anxiety and Depression).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2020

Students are responsible for setting the patterns and strategies that allow them to succeed, by evaluating what they can do at any given point and making a plan for learning everything else. Habits of Mind. Project-based Learning (PBL). Socratic Method. Whole Brain Teaching. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 2, 2021

As we prepare for spring, it is always good to have some new ideas to promote student engagement and foster more collaboration in the classroom. I love blogging because it creates a space for students to build writing skills and then share ideas with their teachers and peers and connect globally with classrooms from around the world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and more is to spark student creativity, empower them to explore their own passions at their own pace. Students engage through tasks, projects, and peer interaction. Content is vetted, curated, and reviewed by teachers to ensure its educational rigor.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Teachers and students alike can select from many templates and access over 40 million Creative Commons-licensed images with automatic attributions upon import, promoting digital citizenship. Read more: Meeting the needs of Gen Z students with visual learning.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

“Because of heightened emotional intensity in adolescence and the punishments typically associated with ‘getting in trouble,’ disciplinary interventions represent pivotal opportunities for students to feel either included and respected or shut down and ignored by schools,” the study authors write. Combat Classroom Distractions with Tech.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, James Lovelock, has been thinking about the nexus of student engagement, online games, and learning. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Instead, it focuses on core SEL (social-emotional learning) skills fundamental to the fullness of the education journey. ClassroomScreen is probably one of the most robust, versatile, and useful classroom tools to cross education’s “free” landscape in a long time. ClassroomScreen. Like social studies. Timeline JS.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we examine the significance of digital literacy skills, we’ll focus on highlighting their role in empowering students to navigate the complexities of the information age, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected and technologically-driven world. What is digital literacy?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2018

Expectations, amount of student independence will vary depending upon their age. Digital Citizenship. Discuss Digital Citizenship topics appropriate to the age group. These include cyberbullying, digital commerce, digital footprints, digital rights and responsibilities, netiquette, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

The technological advances of the past two decades have changed the world, and education is no exception. Today’s students have access to far more knowledge than their parents once found in encyclopedias and on maps. Tablets, laptops, educational gaming software, and smartphones allow schools to: Personalize the learning experience.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. And finally, the 2014 Global Education Conference will feature Rana Dajani, Daniel Edelson, Kern Kelley, Jennifer D.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sue Thotz, Director of Education Outreach for Common Sense Education, then talked about the importance of student comfort. Students have a diverse range of physical and mental disabilities as well as different learning styles. Thotz emphasized the importance of finding tools that help students thrive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

Many of these, educators would love to teach but “just don’t have time for “, even though they align well with broad goals of preparing students for college and career. If you’re looking for meaningful lessons to wrap up your school year, here are my top picks: Digital Passport. Cyber-bullying.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on November 25, 2019, in Education Technology. Educators have always tried to ensure a safe learning environment for students, as a way to reduce negative outcomes and increase retention rates. Read more: 5 Aspects of digital citizenship students must be aware of.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 7, 2020

She suggests trying tools like Nearpod or Pear Deck , which allow for building in student engagement and interaction to presentations. I, for one, can imagine using Pear Deck to try out digital versions of opening classroom icebreakers and discussions if I need to meet my students first in an online setting.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new advances in education technology. Epson America, Inc. Epson America, Inc.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Families were asked to complete required paperwork and a virtual digital citizenship course prior to picking up their devices, but there were also options to do so in the school’s parking lot on the day of rollout. Many schools also handed out school supplies and other materials students would need while learning from their homes.

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