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DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship

Neo LMS

Teaching digital citizenship can be a polarizing activity. Firstly, as digital natives, students seldom feel at a disadvantage when it comes to understanding online activities and behavior – leaving teachers often times adrift on a shifting sea of uncertainty. DOs of teaching digital citizenship.

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Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

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In order to do that, students need to be motivated, resourceful, and self-directed. 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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Subscriber Special: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit

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Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This month: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit 9 ebooks, 65 digital posters May 31-June 3 A new teacher survival kit–for professionals new to teaching tech or expanding their pedagogy. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

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As K-12 schools increasingly rely on online resources in day-to-day instruction, safety takes on new proportions. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online. Schools and districts are expected to fill in the rest.

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How to Find Reliable Internet Sources

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With that in mind, there is one guideline that will help even novice researchers find reliable sources: the extension. 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.

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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

6 Digital tools that help educators teach computational thinking. The internet is full of valuable resources that teach you how to include computational thinking in the learning process, so I’ve collected six of the most used platforms with complex materials and guidelines to support educators: Scratch. MIT Full STEAM Ahead.

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How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent

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Furthermore, technology provides access to a vast array of educational resources, enabling students to learn at their own pace and tailor their educational experiences to their individual needs. Finding Educational Resources In today’s digital age, it’s crucial to equip our children with a solid foundation of tech knowledge.

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