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19 Online News Resources for Kids

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She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ISTE and Capstone Collaborate on Children’s Books Championing Digital Citizenship

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Our collaboration gives educators an accessible way to start a positive dialogue around digital citizenship, creative use of technology, and our global connection—all knowledge kids need to help prepare them to confidently navigate the digital landscape,” said Beth Brezenoff, Capstone VP of Publishing.

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What Students Want Teachers—and Facebook—to Know About Digital Citizenship

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Jivani, the founder and CEO of the Love Your Natural Self Foundation, addressed a room of K-12 students and educators from across the country as part of a two-day event on digital citizenship—the idea of applying civility and civic engagement online. ISTE is the parent organization of EdSurge. Tony Weaver Jr.

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How to Find Reliable Internet Sources

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Reliable internet sources are the same as those you would search for in the library. Perfect for international and cultural research, but they will retain their nation’s bias and interpretation of events, just as American sites have ours. If you’re careful, you’ll still find good information here.au, etc.

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9 Ways to Add Tech to your Lessons Without Adding Time to Your Day

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Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. have online libraries included with student resources. Use a digital timer for quizzes or other events.

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Random Acts of Kindness Day is Coming. How Will You Celebrate?

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Here are activities you can do to promote this event: Use a calendar To get students thinking of random acts of kindness as part of who they are, encourage them to do at least one every day. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. Pay the bus fare for the passenger behind you. Say thank you to a community helper. Try it once.

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How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer

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Grades 3+: Read current events on a kid-friendly website like Newsela. This doesn’t require a library. These have the advantage of sounding hip and as such, appeal to digital natives. Science Any age: Investigate something scientific that intrigues you. Ebook readers like Kindle, iBooks, and Kobe are easy-to-use and free.

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