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

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Here’s a good six-minute video overview of UDL: Basics of UDL A big part of UDL is personalizing the “Why, What, and How” of learning. Education applications Instead of me writing a bunch of words about UDL in action, check out this nine-minute video on UDL in the classroom. 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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What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online. Content deemed inappropriate in CIPA guidelines are obscenity, child pornography and content harmful to minors. Schools and districts are expected to fill in the rest.

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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

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. The website offers guidelines, plans, activities, and strategies for successful use in the classroom.

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Google Launches YouTube curriculum on Digital Citizenship

Educational Technology Guy

Google has a new curriculum on YouTube that helps teachers educate students on digital citizenship, including online safety, etiquette and more. There are guidelines for teachers, slides for presentations and a YouTube Curriculum channel with the videos. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent

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Video chatting with family members or friends can also be a great way to stay connected and build relationships. By considering age appropriateness and setting guidelines, technology can be a valuable tool for kids to learn, connect and explore the world around them. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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5 Edtech tools to try out this year

Neo LMS

Here are five tools that offer a lot of possibilities for students to create, to explore, to develop digital citizenship skills, and which promote social-emotional learning (SEL) skills as well. Flipgrid is a great option to have students share ideas, record videos, and connect with classrooms and experts from around the world.

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National Bullying Prevention Month–October

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Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. This is a true (video) story of fifteen-year-old Irish-born Phoebe Prince who committed suicide because of cyberbullying. This is a video published by Riyadh, the victim of high school bullying.