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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Teaching digital citizenship as a “one-off event” doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. When we teach digital citizenship as a one-off event like a presentation or an assembly, everybody gets all hyped up—and then it disappears over time,” he said. “But Managing an online identity.

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MARCH 21, 2019

To find out what some actual middle schoolers have to say about this, I visited Sarah Landis ' classroom in San Jose, California, where she teaches ELA and social studies (in addition to a very interesting-sounding Minecraft class!). On the day I visited, Sarah was teaching the digital citizenship lesson Who Are You Online?

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MARCH 21, 2019

To find out what some actual middle schoolers have to say about this, I visited Sarah Landis ' classroom in San Jose, California, where she teaches ELA and social studies (in addition to a very interesting-sounding Minecraft class!). On the day I visited, Sarah was teaching the digital citizenship lesson Who Are You Online?

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JUNE 9, 2022

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

Apple Classroom turns student iPads into powerful learning tools, allows teachers to gui. Teachers can view what specific students see on their iPads, lock devices as needed, and even log all devices out at the end of class. There are a vast number of digital notetaking apps that are available wherever an Internet connection is active.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Brunswick City educators in grades K-12 will accelerate the creation of authentic digital classrooms by integrating Discovery Education’s Science Techbook into instruction, while middle school educators will begin integrating Discovery Education’s Social Studies Techbook into teaching and learning.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Here’s what a joint study from Legends of Learning and Vanderbilt University found: “…students who played the games outperformed their peers on standardized tests. Additionally, teachers saw dramatic increases in engagement and performance. Whatever you choose, it must be completed in 3-5 minutes.

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DECEMBER 21, 2014

Get them to brainstorm the digital equivelant of each act like maybe smiling at someone by adding an emoji or sticker. Created with Haiku Deck, the free presentation app for iPad. Students can create coupons that help the recipient in some way, such as help a peer study for a test, make lunch for someone, or do a chore.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

For many, study of the human body starts in second grade with an introduction to what’s inside that stretchy, durable skin that coats our bodies. take a picture of themselves with the iPad camera (or another digital camera). Two great iPad apps are DIY Human Body and Arloon Anatomy. What do you do?

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Fifth, students want to use digital tools. Studies show that 88% of teenagers between 13-17 have cell phones (or access to one) and 66% of middle schoolers. Finally, cell phones have become a small version of a computer be it a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad (especially an iPad).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Now, using an app teachers and students are already familiar with, NearPod VR allows students to join virtual tours regardless of the device used in their schools — iPads, Chromebooks, Mac, or PCs. If you’re teaching from textbooks and your students yawn too much (or don’t study for tests), try VR. More on VR.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Quickly after iPads, schools fell in love with Chromebooks and their amazing ability to allow students to collaborate and share, not to mention their ease of maintenance.

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JUNE 22, 2016

It’s becoming more common as students start life on iPads: Do you have any suggestions for kids who have developed substitute patterns for using home row keys? Few hunt-and-peckers exceed 20 wpm, and studies show that students need in excess of 20 wpm to keep up with their thoughts. I got this question from a teacher.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

If you’re studying literacy, use wordlists for Dolch/Fry/Sight words, Compound Words, or Phrases. Since few educators teach typing from iPads or smartphones, this likely will not be a hindrance. For example, if you’re working on word study or literacy with 2nd graders, have students select Fry or Dolch Words.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

Whichever language app you select, it is best used as an add-on for topical study and/or to fill free time between other lessons. More educational apps: 3 Digital Tools to Encourage Close Reading. Want to Code on an IPad? I like that the app can be used by more than one user. Education Applications. Here are 3 Great Apps.

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MARCH 27, 2018

More Chromebooks than iPads. Chromebooks and iPads have become the two most popular digital devices in classrooms (with laptops, 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro, and Macs next). Virtual schools have taken the lead in this, proving that online study can be as rigorous and effective as face-to-face activities.

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AUGUST 1, 2019

To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. Suggestion : I started on my iPhone but quickly switched to my iPad. I tell you this because, if I can build a robot with this system, any six-year-old (and up) can.

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APRIL 7, 2015

You may post study guides and homework on a class website, but they don’t make a lot of sense to the student who missed class because s/he was sick or out of town. She broadcast the class on her iPad with her Google Hangouts (GHO) app, sent me an invite, and that’s it. Classtime traditionally is a static point in time.

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MARCH 3, 2016

High school lab studies typically concentrate on solely the scientific method. Apply for grants or funds to bring science stations and labs, iPads and computer systems into your classroom to keep students involved. Revamping lab work can raise the affinity for scientific investigation and learning.

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JUNE 17, 2015

Besides iPads and Chromebooks and a plethora of free websites that enable students to collaborate, share and publish, education’s tech explosion has resulted in a wide (and increasing) variety of tools that extend the teachers reach, making it easier to differentiate for the varied needs of students even in a busy classroom. Conclusion.

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MAY 22, 2017

Studies vary on how much knowledge students lose during the summer months–some say up to two months of reading and math skills –and results are heavily-dependent upon demographics, but the loss is real. Any age: Explore the night sky using an iPad app like GoSkyWatch. Let kids dig deeply into their passion.

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APRIL 20, 2017

Sleep Problems Have the Same Affect on Students’ Grades as Drug Abuse, New Study Finds – PBS News Hour. How to Turn Blue Light Off on Your Phone and iPad – a quick tutorial. Study: Teen cell phone use at bedtime leads to insomnia, poor performance in school. Scary Ways Technology Affects Your Sleep Sleep.org.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Not only can you watch in class, but you can assign your students to watch at home as an innovative approach to studying for pop quizzes and writing reports. Which is better for schools: iPads or laptops? Even watching the news in class can help with the learning experience. Chromebooks in the Classrooms–Friend or Foe?

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APRIL 11, 2016

Three pieces that you especially want to look for: a robust infrastructure–all these digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. erasing is easier on digital devices.

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AUGUST 19, 2015

This summer and fall, we want to introduce you to our EdTechTeacher instructors and some of our EdTechTeacher iPad Summit Boston Featured Speakers in a new series called #ETTchat. In 2014, he was named one of the Top 10 Digital Citizenship Bloggers by Common Sense Media. After that, I’ve never really looked back.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

We wanted a simple way to share a ToDo list that would be available on phones, iPads, and computers, and would auto-update with our ideas. These might be academic or domain-specific words relevant to your classes, or words in a second language being studied. I looked at a variety of options, but found something wrong with each of them.

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DECEMBER 21, 2014

Get them to brainstorm the digital equivelant of each act like maybe smiling at someone by adding an emoji or sticker. Created with Haiku Deck, the free presentation app for iPad. Students can create coupons that help the recipient in some way, such as help a peer study for a test, make lunch for someone, or do a chore.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

(though in my class sometimes students neglect to “submit” a digital worksheet) Shared devices in a school can be an issue, in terms of teaching students to protect their account login, determining where work is to be saved, and accounts that may also require a login. (as as with iPad apps) Chromebooks and iPads are making this easier.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

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MARCH 24, 2015

For example, word study is no longer about memorizing vocabulary, but knowing how to decode unknown academic and domain-specific words using affixes, roots, and context. Digital citizenship is taught, modeled and enforced in every lesson, every day, every class. Expect students to be critical thinkers, not passive learners.

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

I work at a K-12 1:1 iPad institution so I typically create things in Apple and iOS native apps like Pages, Keynote, and Numbers or as a PDF for annotating or analog use. . And you could even have students evaluate the values of a social media feed as part of a digital citizenship lesson. Guest post by Lisa Johnson.

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JUNE 7, 2017

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Four school-based pieces you’ll need: a robust infrastructure–these additional digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. erasing is easier on digital devices.

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APRIL 19, 2016

the digital devices–computer or Chromebooks or iPads–won’t work on the Big Day. encourage students to tape class presentations to replay later and/or study from. This means they have to re-enter the lesson plan in a new format for a new LMS. Even if it’s Minecraft.

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JULY 29, 2015

Mindmeister is easy to use on both computers and iPads, intuitive to understand, but more than that, allows collaboration with unlimited users–a must for those working in teams or building a curriculum map for an entire year. Use this as a study tool. By the time everyone has added their information, you have a study aid.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Then, you call it ‘games’ and choose it for free time, as a study break, and with friends. S/he invites students to join with a game pin, which they enter into pretty much any digital device used in the classroom (smart phones, Chromebooks, iPads, or another). Does this sound boring? Not if you’re a kid.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

While it’s not listed in the 7 transformations, the overarching goal will be to help students navigate their digital world and build a positive digital footprint. The first month of school will be focused on lessons on digital citizenship and leadership. 7 Educational Transformations: 1. I was hooked.

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