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Subscriber Special: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit

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It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, web tools, and more), keyboarding and digital citizenship curricula, classroom posters, pedagogic articles on tech ed topics, tips and tricks, and more.

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What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education?

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I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? Here are the top issues: How much screen time is appropriate for my child?

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

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This generation’s children are going to need to be lifelong learners and adapt to changes as technologies move us forward. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. In order to do that, students need to be motivated, resourceful, and self-directed. UDL at its core is simply good teaching.

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

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Which laws that protect school children involve technology? Technology solutions now support the task of enforcing laws that protect children and education communities. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online.

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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. 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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How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent

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Introducing technology to your children can be a positive experience that can help them learn and develop valuable skills. Technology has become a huge part of day-to-day life, and it’s important for kids to learn how to use it safely and effectively. But, if you’re not a techy parent, it can also be a challenge.

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6 steps to promote good digital citizenship for all students

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This usage presents unique challenges for educators who must not only teach a standard curriculum and help shepherd students into adulthood, but who must also help promote good digital citizenship both in and out of the classroom. A 6-step digital citizenship plan. Step 2: Focus on digital etiquette, respect, and safety.