EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. While technology can open many doors for learning, it can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and identity theft. .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Many educators, administrators, and parents would prefer to leave social media out of the curriculum. Social media is scary! Yes, our learners do very scary things on social media which can and have ruined lives. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Because students are inevitably exposed to the online world, it is important that adults teach them how to be responsible digital citizens — to protect both themselves and their peers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2024

You have to pay attention to proper writing skills, be careful to not plagiarize content or media, be a friend to your ebuddies, be constantly and brilliantly inspired, and be a tech genius who can fix all those geeky things that make social media work. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2024

Ask just about anyone what’s behind the downward spiral of youth mental health today, and chances are that social media will be on their list of causes. The relationship between social media and mental health is nuanced and different for each person, says Stephanie M. It's just your life.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

Technology has done more to change school curriculum and practices than nearly anything else—and in such a short amount of time! While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) There is a great point that we should be able to CHOOSE whether our content TRAINS AI. If social media wants to charge me for it, so be it.

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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. Others caution against taking the “digital native” concept too far.

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Hapara

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Federal law requires schools using the internet for instructional purposes to use web filtering software to keep learners safe online and have a strategy in place to teach them about digital citizenship. Curated browsing experiences created by preselecting a specific list of websites model what good digital citizenship looks like.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Over the past year teachers have been bombarded by colleagues, administrators, and social media pundits on which platforms can best serve them and their students. As an experienced educator who has been in the forefront of technology integration, this past year seemed like a tidal wave. Feeling Overwhelmed.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The post 8 Ways to Support Digital Citizenship Skills with Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. – PART 2: Digital Citizen. Digital Citizenship skills are a must for today’s modern society, but figuring out how and when to teach these skills to our students can be a challenge. Google to rescue!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 4, 2022

They also need to understand how to be social, how to create connections, and how to develop their creativity. Plus, in the current work environment, creativity is considered the skill of the future and many employers devise training sessions to help their employees think outside the box. Use Fun Tools.

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Why change passwords. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . The top ten digital technology trends are all about building the intelligent digital mesh,” says David W.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Life Schools started small in the first year.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

This year’s conference is in San Antonio and, according to the TCEA site , is “the intersection of passion and possibility, curiosity and discovery, education and technology. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Seven Social Media Inspired Project Ideas for Any Subject.

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Gaggle Speaks

MAY 9, 2017

Before I became an instructional technology facilitator, I was an early elementary school teacher. As I now try to teach parents and teachers how to gauge the appropriateness of digital citizenship lessons for kids, I use a technique modeled after choosing “just right” books. What about social media ?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2018

In the Alisal Union School District, a TK–sixth-grade district with about 9,000 students in Salinas, California, we're trying to shift the needle of digital citizenship. Over the last five years, we've slowly been rolling out our 1-to-1 take-home technology program, starting with one school and moving across the district.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2018

In the Alisal Union School District, a TK–sixth-grade district with about 9,000 students in Salinas, California, we're trying to shift the needle of digital citizenship. Over the last five years, we've slowly been rolling out our 1-to-1 take-home technology program, starting with one school and moving across the district.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast One of the most important duties of teachers is creating inclusive learning environments, which often requires using technology. He emphasized standardizing classrooms and suggested modular, adjustable furniture and training technology champions to help with incorporating technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child.

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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. Lack of training could be to blame.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Through this alliance, NASEF and Acer America will provide the training, coaching modules and course certification for schools to structure, implement and maintain an esports program. 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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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom. Social media is a main form of communication and connection used by today’s students. Additionally, more teachers are citing a reluctance to incorporate social media into classroom learning than in 2013 (62 percent vs. 55 percent).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Common Sense Curriculum – The Digital Citizenship lesson plans and resources by Common Sense are full of engaging ways to get students to reflect on the choices they make online. Crowdfund Campaigns – Get students to create a social media campaign for a local cause and raise the funds.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

This year’s conference is in San Antonio and, according to the TCEA site , is “the intersection of passion and possibility, curiosity and discovery, education and technology. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Seven Social Media Inspired Project Ideas for Any Subject.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 1, 2017

As a former technology director (Tom) and high school principal (Eric), we’ve seen some fascinating ways that students have tried to bypass the filter, have seen search terms that would make even college students blush, and have had a vast array of conversations with students about the appropriate use of digital tools.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Educational technology LMS platforms are spending much money and man hours on creating safeguards against plagiarism. Where should technology start and students end? Where is the line between "technology is an aid to the learning process" and "technology did this by itself" for the ever needed good grade?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

All of this amounts to what is essentially a new frontier in society, and it’s often called “digital citizenship.” Over the summer, EdSurge sat down with one of the foremost experts on this topic: Marialice Curran, founder and executive director of the Digital Citizenship Institute. What is digital citizenship?

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Today's students are using technology to collaborate, learn, research, and communicate while at school. Blended and personalized learning with digital tools has flooded classrooms, but most teacher-prep programs do not incorporate digital citizenship as requirements for teacher certification.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2019

And a few have started adding facial recognition technology to security cameras. Yet as schools adopt technologies that can collect and monitor data in unprecedented ways, questions have emerged over how far surveillance should go—and whether educators, parents and students are aware of the implications and possible consequences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2015

Next week, I’ll feel like I have an endless span of hours to do all the activities that got sidelined by grading, projects, training, and general ‘school’ stuff. Of course, it has lots of cutting edge technology and a quirky AI named Otto (a palindrome). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

You have trained yourself to ignore her, but now it’s time for a new habit. You have to pay attention to proper writing skills, be careful to not plagiarize content or media, be a friend to your ebuddies, be constantly and brilliantly inspired, and be a tech genius who can fix all those geeky things that make social media work.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The overemphasis on screen technology as a root cause for the increase of major depressive episodes among teens and young adults is not new. Read them, build your awareness, and be careful to avoid simple explanations – like blaming cell phones and social media – for the rise in teen depression and anxiety.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

As an educator who has built my career during the 21st Century, I've found that my fellow education professionals often classify themselves in one of two categories: Specialize in curriculum (often in one specific subject area) Specialize in technology (either as part of IT or integration) This is a mistake. Education is not made up of tools.

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