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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

educate them about digital citizenship . Gaming sites, the latest social media sites and online forums can be distracting for kids. Then students can access the webpage for learning exercises. It works on Chromebooks, Mac OS, Windows, tablets and mobile devices anytime students are learning. .

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How Intrinsic Motivation Helps Students Manage Digital Distractions

Edsurge

About a decade ago, I began to notice a shift, and now the vast majority of students admit that it’s technological distractions—texting, social media apps and online streaming—that often prevent them from completing work and being engaged in class. Having a network of people to turn to is key to social and emotional wellness.

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Digital Tools to Mobilize a Community to a Goal

Tech Helpful

I use social media to share the things I've learned via blogs to help others, I've asked people to join me at educational events like Edcamp Gig City and CoffeeEDU, I've asked people to support me in my JDRF walks to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, and more recently I've reached out to an entire city to help me find my lost dog.

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9 Best-in-Class Digital Storytelling Tools

Ask a Tech Teacher

Because of its multimedia approach and appealing blend of text, color, movement, sound, and images, it has fast become one of the most popular writing exercises in schools. According to Center for Digital Storytelling , there are seven elements critical to a good digital story: Point of View — What is the perspective of the author?

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EdTechSandyK's Top 5 Posts of 2013

EdTechSandyK

Because this was a helpful exercise for me at the end of 2012 / start of 2013, I thought I''d give it another go as 2013 ticks away its final hours and 2014 looms on the horizon. As I look back on 2013, I see an iPad and social media focus in my top five posts. Your Facebook Privacy is YOUR Responsibility, Not Your Friends''. ,

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Learning Revolution Free Events - "Reinventing the Classroom" Online Conference This Week - GlobalEdCon Call for Proposals - RSMiniCon This Weekend

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Wednesday, April 30th at 7pm Reinventing the Classroom Preconference Keynotes , Join us at Wednesday evening for three amazing keynotes: 7pm Vicki Davis on "Reinventing Writing," 8pm Anne Mirtschin on "The Amazing e-Classroom," and 9pm Travis Allen on "Becoming a Mobile Learner." How does your library manage digital collections?

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Global Education Conference 2017 #globaled17

The CoolCatTeacher

Steve: Lucy’s our social media guru… Lucy: Yes there is. In her consulting life, she has led CoSN’s Leadership for Mobile Learning initiative, developed strategic plans and content for companies, provided professional development coaching to school districts, and presented at numerous conferences.