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Get Started with Digital Citizenship in Your District

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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. Creativity, flexibility, and strong goals are a must.

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Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship

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I nstructional Technology Specialist at Cumberland Academy of Georgia Jennifer Liang knows all about digital citizenship. But teaching the fundamentals of digital citizenship to students with High Functioning Autism is all the more important, especially as they prepare to enter college or the workforce.

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New, free digital citizenship curriculum helps students become responsible tech users

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A strong understanding of digital citizenship is essential for students of all ages to be able to make smart choices online and in life. The new, free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Common Sense Education has lessons for all ages to address the current technology landscape. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Top Edtech Classroom Tools

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And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Mosa Mack Science : Grounded in NGSS, this tool grabs students with mysteries. Free Favorites. STEM Standouts.

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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

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This edWeb broadcast was hosted Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Jamie is the Bay Area regional manager at Common Sense Education and supports school districts in their efforts to implement digital wellness initiatives. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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Using it in the school is an opportunity to teach kids about digital citizenship and to prepare them for their life outside the classroom. So, I would definitely shy away from using it as a tool for improving your school or getting feedback about your school.”. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

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.” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens. Step 1 – Student Outreach: Develop and implement a digital citizenship plan that spans grades K-12; as students move up, the plan should reflect the changing needs at each level. About the Presenter.