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Why Teach Digital Citizenship in 2022

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By teaching the children good digital citizenship, you are keeping your children safe and helping them build an online presence they’ll be proud of…even at the age of 80. 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship. 1 – Digital Access. Buying and selling goods online makes you part of the digital commerce community.

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Creative Approaches for Developing Essay Writing Skills

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Engaging in group writing exercises or participating in writing workshops not only facilitates the exchange of ideas and perspectives but also fosters an environment of constructive criticism and mutual support. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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National Bullying Prevention Month–October

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Be sure to preview them to see if they suit your children or student group. The video’s only seven minutes long, easily shown to a group. You can find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles that offer advice, resources, and more from parents and experts. You can explore by age-group or pick the most popular resources.

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How to Change the Dynamics of Peer-to-peer Learning with Tract

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As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. Lessons are given by young adults, your students’ peer group. –This post is sponsored by Tract.

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What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education?

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While many organizations differ in their recommendations, here are general guidelines you may find useful: Infants (0-18 months): Screen time is not recommended for infants, except video chatting with family or friends. Parents worry about the amount of time their children spend in front of screens. Co-viewing with parents is the best way.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

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What does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? What does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? The connection between E-rate and digital citizenship may not seem obvious at first. This is where Common Sense Education's K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum can help.

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

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1] Many educators, especially digital immigrants, struggle to find the best way to do this. There are some handy guidelines for the proper role of technology in education. Be active: Prioritize active digital activities, like online learning games or interactive lessons, over passive activities, like watching a video.