Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Department of Education reports show that technology can potentially transform education. Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. Not only that, but it also has a positive impact on learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

To prevent this, teachers try approaches such as summer book reports, but students complain they intrude on their summer time. Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera. When teachers make it optional, many don’t participate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone? 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. The next time your school decides to investigate paperless classrooms, offer to take charge.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Tampa, FL – September 24, 2021 – The Washington Post reported 14 school shootings between March and June 2021 despite pandemic-related school closures. Vector LiveSafe is an advanced tip reporting and safety communication platform for organizations, including schools.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Smartphones are in their hands, more and more, from a younger and younger age. Report any problems related to cybersecurity. Students themselves may not be able to do much, but the simple reporting of such misbehavior to any adult can go a long way. Read more: 5 Aspects of digital citizenship students must be aware of.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

In response, some schools have banned smartphones in the classroom. Holding classes on digital citizenship and incorporating appropriate devices in the classroom kept students from engaging in distracting activities. Other schools have opted to use cases that lock phones inside once students enter a classroom. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. School districts across the country are upgrading networks and integrating more classroom technology, and smartphones have become increasingly ubiquitous across socioeconomic lines. With that said, there are still significant gaps for some students at home.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The next iteration, empowered edge, will use AI to diversify the kinds of devices able to act as edge endpoints, such as displays or smartphones. Digital Ethics and Privacy: The technology on Gartner’s list has the potential broaden how we incorporate technology into our lives, which means proper digital citizenship will be essential.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 12, 2020

Anyone -- from accredited journalists, citizen journalists, or even someone on the street with a smartphone -- can shed light on injustices or important events that larger media outlets might struggle to cover, or not cover at all. Recommended for: Grades: 8-12 Subjects: Digital citizenship, journalism, social studies, ELA.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Seeing a child with a mobile device is nothing new, and many parents conversations today focus on when, and not if, to give a child a smartphone. Anonymous messaging apps, random video chats, and apps that lock or hide other apps–they’re all a cause for concern.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Eight beautifully tangible cubes displaying each letter, number, and a handful of special symbols come to life before your eyes through the accompanying mobile app for smartphones and tablets. Individual and group trends can be analyzed in real-time through automatically generated reports.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers. This research is the second wave in an ongoing study tracking teens' attitudes about social media; we released our original report in 2012.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

In layspeak: “Fake news is information reported as fact without reliable evidence, trustworthy sources, and/or proper vetting” — Jacqui Murray. Startling news becomes a weapon against whatever the reporters are trying to counter, to prejudice readers against one side and thus in favor of another.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2017

Monitor progress with reports and graphs. UWorld College Prep can be used on iPads, smartphones, or desktop computers. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. It is free to try for thirty days.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Managing Smartphones in the Classroom. Smartphones are a monumental challenge for teachers and schools. Or on the other, is it possible to harness the potential of smartphones as learning tools? Or on the other, is it possible to harness the potential of smartphones as learning tools? Perhaps something in-between?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

Let’s look at that term, “digital native” Techopedia defines it as: a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age. The New York Post reported in 2018 that as many as 5 million schoolage children have no Internet access.

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APRIL 13, 2016

You’ll enjoy her latest article on how to address cyberbullying with your students: Cyberbullying refers to a situation in which a teen, preteen or child is embarrassed, humiliated, harassed, threatened, tormented or otherwise targeted by another on interactive technology such as smartphones or social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Now, children are digital natives. Children as young as two are utilizing tablets, exploring the apps on smartphones, and accessing knowledge via the internet. Notice that the report articulates the need for proper training for teachers in order for students to experience success.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A new report from Common Sense, The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, 2019 , helps us connect what we're observing in classrooms with larger trends. The report also compares how the data has changed since the first wave of the study in 2015. It's never too early to start teaching digital citizenship skills.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers. This research is the second wave in an ongoing study tracking teens' attitudes about social media; we released our original report in 2012.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 7, 2020

According to reporting by Education Week , the following strategies are best suited to each learning mode: Activities for the Classroom. Many students and families will receive smartphone communication more consistently and quickly than email. " Emphasize digital citizenship.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

Being good at reading is not just about getting through a book, but remembering what you read, reporting on it to others, and transferring this information to other parts of life. Collect these into a digital library that kids can access online, see what friends are reading over the summer, and find books that appeal to them.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

can of soda, and smart enough to automatically sync with your desktop, smartphone, or iPad. Special Features include: ability to report position, velocity, and acceleration. The PASCO Wireless Motion Sensor is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, as light as a 6-oz. It can detect movement within a range of 15 cm to 4 m.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers. This research is the second wave in an ongoing study tracking teens' attitudes about social media; we released our original report in 2012.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers. This research is the second wave in an ongoing study tracking teens' attitudes about social media; we released our original report in 2012.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

A recent report from Common Sense Media showed that the percentage of teens with smartphones in the U.S. Particularly in certain communities that I visit, many teenagers have smartphones. Now what we find is that a lot of the education is really focused on digital citizenship and being a good digital citizen.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The good news is that information is easier to come by than ever before—many students, even at an elementary age, have access to smartphones, the Internet, and a pervasive, never-ending flow of social media. The program allows students to hear from actual reporters and enhance their media literacy. Sometimes easier.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2017

You can’t just buy a notebook, put in in your kid’s hands, send him/her away to school and wait for the straight As report card. Do I have to buy the latest model of smartphone? Students of all ages should be taught about digital citizenship , how to behave in the online environment and how to protect themselves and others.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Let’s face it: There are few tools more powerful or with more reach than digital technology. According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

As more of our lives are consumed with digital technology — social media, texting and smartphones — is it any wonder that our children are growing up with electronic gadgets as companions? And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Let’s face it: There are few tools more powerful or with more reach than digital technology. According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Smartphone And while this isn''t a screencast, I used my android cellphone to record a quick video of students reviewing the site No Red Ink. Using cellphone video recorders are an easy way for students to do book reports, show group work in process, or record a group discussion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2017

To prevent this, teachers try approaches such as summer book reports, but students complain they intrude on their summer time. Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera. When teachers make it optional, many don’t participate. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities. More and more, educators are shifting their approach to digital citizenship to focus less on the “don’ts” and more on the “do’s.” When Old Technologies Were New.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

As you think about how to continue helping students navigate their digital lives, these resources can enrich that work. Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach. In order for schools to successfully integrate technology, they need to create a culture of digital citizenship. Social Media Wellness.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

As you think about how to continue helping students navigate their digital lives, these resources can enrich that work. Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach. In order for schools to successfully integrate technology, they need to create a culture of digital citizenship. Social Media Wellness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

word processing tools to write text-intensive research reports–like Word, Google Docs, and KidPix. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone? She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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