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Exploring Google’s Applied Digital Skills: A Treasure Trove for Educators and Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

A World of Lesson Plans at Your Fingertips Under the “Teaching Resources” tab in Applied Digital Skills, there’s a wealth of lesson plans tailored to different educational levels – from late elementary to adult learners. I’m particularly fond of how it encourages self-paced, thematic learning.

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10 Engaging High School First Day of School Activities

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

but also tools to start meaningful conversations, stimulate critical thinking, and establish a positive and engaging learning environment. Online Safety and Digital Citizenship In our increasingly digital world, it’s essential that students understand how to navigate the internet safely and responsibly.

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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

She is a MACUL board member and a member of the COSN advisory board for mobile learning and emerging technologies. She is passionate about engaging students in education and leveraging learning opportunity through digital technologies. Liz is currently co-chairing an auxiliary committee for the U.S.

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12 Ways to Join the Twitter Party to Celebrate Digital Learning Day 2014

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

engchat — Digital Learning Day (@OfficialDLDay) February 4, 2014 4. Join the Digital Citizenship #digcit chat at 7PM EST (2PM HST) This did not happen. Join the National Association of Elementary Principals @NAESP ''s tweet chat on digital safety and citizenship using the hashtag #digisafety.

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The Progression of our Lower School Technology Integration

Tech Helpful

In the last few days of the first semester of the 2003-2004 school year I was given the opportunity to speak with the teacher that was leaving the school briefly before he left for Christmas break to understand what the curriculum expectations were for the stand alone computer classes in the elementary school.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Angela Maiers Tonight - LOTS of 2014 Global Education Conference Updates - Proposal Deadline, Keynotes, and Volunteering

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Sunday, October 19th - Saturday, October 25th Digital Citizenship Week , Join us for Digital Citizenship Week and engage students, teachers, and families in your community in thinking critically, behaving safely, and participating responsibly online. What can colleges do to help foster strong digital citizens?

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The 4 essential elements of any successful one-to-one program

eSchool News

The district held a “technology roadshow” to give students an opportunity to voice their opinions on their preferences for specific models of mobile devices. As a result, two mobile devices (iPads and chromebooks) emerged as choices for school selection. Mobile device implementation. Digital citizenship for students.