Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2023

” One more person who’s security conscious is that poster-boy for social media: Mark Zuckerberg. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. When I want to use the webcam (which isn’t that often), I take the post-it off. I’m not the only one. I think that’s a good thing.”

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Instructional Technology Coaching (ITC) is a prevalent method of deploying on-going professional development for teachers , with a specific focus on the integration of technology into both the curriculum, as well as the method of instruction. 12 Rules of effective Instructional Technology Coaching.

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Hapara

MAY 8, 2023

There are social media games and shopping websites, just to start. Amy Traynor, the Educational Technology Specialist at the Briarwood School, explained that teachers may come across other websites that are distracting. Plus, they give students the chance to make digital citizenship decisions as learning is happening.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

Digital citizenship has emerged as a top priority in U.S. In fact, six out of 10 educators are teaching some kind of digital citizenship skill every month. The following three research-based tips offer fresh guidance on how to make your digital citizenship instruction the most relevant and effective it can be: 1.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

What Does it Mean for a Student to be a Digital Native? What is a digital native? The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. To the typical digital native, learning comes from doing, not from a lecture.[2]

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 4, 2019

Turning A Viral Hoax Into A Lesson on Internet Safety Over the last week, you have probably seen some reference to the “Momo Challenge,” hidden messages in Youtube videos, and calls for technology companies to police their systems to protect kids. Case Study: What is the #MoMoChallenge? Do I really need to share?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. coronavirus.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2021

A recent study involving almost 600,000 children and adolescents found that over 65.3% Technology and Bad Posture in Kids. Technology and Bad Posture in Kids. Kids’ routines nowadays are filled with technology that can harm their posture and development if left unsupervised. You are not alone. Conclusion.

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Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

Some web filtering solutions also allow technology administrators to set up separate filtering rules for different types of internet users. CIPA also requires schools to monitor learners’ online activities and educate them about digital citizenship. In this case, a technology administrator enters domains into a blocked list.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a classroom teacher and an instructional technologist, I struggled with how to find time in students’ already-busy schedules to incorporate digital citizenship, even though I knew it was important to teach. The activity topics focused on current issues, safety, identity, privacy and positive uses of technology.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

But how do you teach a child as young as 5 how to safely navigate such technology? K–12 Schools Use Video to Teach Digital Citizenship. We know kids are using technology. In addition to Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship curriculum, teachers can look to NICERC for online curricula.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jane Sandwood, has interesting ideas on blending tech with tradition: Balancing Technology With Traditional Teaching To Enhance Performance In Class. However, blended learning takes the positive aspects of technology and combines them with tried and tested teaching methods. Improving Student Behavior.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. coronavirus.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 4, 2022

Now, if you’ve run out of ideas, here are a few tips (with and without technology) to help your students embrace their creative side. . Up until a few years ago, 3D printing wasn’t an easily accessible technology. More often than not, the topics studied in school tend to be dry and factual (even for the younger students).

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Translated, it means that the video-based social media platform is biting into the search engine’s popularity. About two-thirds of teens say they have used TikTok with 16 percent of those saying they use it almost constantly, according to a recent Pew study of 13- to 17-year-olds.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

Except that it was based on a faulty study , which essentially renders it as fake. This is just one example of the many articles that warn us of the latest shocking discoveries about the dangers of technology. As Oxford professors put it , “The debate over digital technology and young people needs less shock and more substance”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Why change passwords.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

Digital citizenship has emerged as a top priority in U.S. In fact, six out of 10 educators are teaching some kind of digital citizenship skill every month. The following three research-based tips offer fresh guidance on how to make your digital citizenship instruction the most relevant and effective it can be: 1.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. 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.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. 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.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2017

I consider myself well-versed in social media. I've given most social media platforms a test run in my classroom and try to keep up-to-date on the latest trends, apps, and uses. Educators tend to meet most social media platforms with skepticism, and it's easy to see why. This goes the other way too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2020

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Why change passwords.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. note : Innovation In Action is a new monthly column from the International Society of Technology in Education focused on exem plary practices in education. And I’m not the only one using social media sites in this way.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Joe Sanfelippo, superintendent of Fall Creek school district in Wisconsin, leads a social media campaign for his schools using the hashtag #gocrickets. The classroom chronicles can also help parents know when to nudge their kids, according to Colleen Terrill, a director of instructional technology for Mashpee, Massachusetts.

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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. Now the quality of digital participation is coming into question.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Every digital citizen should have these skills. To hear author Mike Ribble tell it, kids are entering school with some exposure to technology—meaning schools won’t be making a first impression. But as a baseline, Ribble also outlines nine essential elements of digital citizenship that every student should know.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 30, 2014

Thank you to the 300+ folks from around the world who joined me for the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship webinar on EdWeb. In case you missed it, the webinar was called “Social Media: An Essential Tool for Today’s Classroom.” In the webinar, I shared case studies of amazing students, parents, and teachers.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 30, 2016

As more and more students use technology during the school day, it's also time to think about how we can best make sure our students know how to use the internet in a safe, ethical, and responsible way. We believe our kids need to be empowered to use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively to avoid the pitfalls.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Teaching digital citizenship as a “one-off event” doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. Kids are coming to school having already had some contact with technology,” said Ribble, who works for the Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 in Kansas. But that isn’t happening in many school districts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

The technological advances of the past two decades have changed the world, and education is no exception. But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn. Students who use technology in the classroom perform better, and emerge from their educations better prepared for the challenges of adult life.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Survey reveals that the majority of classroom educators shy away from social media integration. A new survey finds that just 13 percent of participating educators have used social media as part of their classroom learning. Twenty percent have also felt intimidated by students’ knowledge/use of technology devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

Technology has vastly disrupted and improved numerous sectors around the world, be it the government and banking, or retail and marketing. Unsurprisingly, technology is also impacting the world of education. Blockchain technology is a distributed encrypted database that exists in multiple computers at the same time. 3D Printing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2018

” One more person who’s security conscious is that poster-boy for social media: Mark Zuckerberg. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years. When I want to use the webcam (which isn’t often), I take the post-it off. I’m not the only one. I think that’s a good thing.”

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Avantis Education , provider of virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, has partnered with the Washington-based EdGate to align its 400+ immersive, virtual reality lessons to U.S. state standards in science, social studies and English Language Arts. Preview an advance copy of the book at bit.ly/SoniasDigitalWorldARC.

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