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6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide

Neo LMS

Last week we discussed the digital divide , and today I thought we could explore some practical strategies that teachers, as individuals, can adopt in an effort to bridge the digital divide in their classrooms. 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. Starting a social media account.

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We're Closing the Digital Divide. Now Let's End the Participation Gap.

Edsurge

If your school or district needs time to adjust to a systems-level approach to digital citizenship, consider centering conversations around updating your district's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to reflect both the responsibility of maintaining technology and leveraging it to engage in meaningful and effective ways online.

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PROOF POINTS: 10,000 student study points to kindergarteners who may become heavy screen users

The Hechinger Report

The study focused on fifth graders who said they were playing online video games, using social media or texting “many times” a day and their characteristics and behavior in kindergarten. “We For example, a 2019 study found that social media use doesn’t harm adolescent well-being.

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The Pandemic’s Lasting Lessons for Colleges, From Academic Innovation Leaders

Edsurge

Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools. Meanwhile, institutions and instructors have been pushed to try new strategies—some of which seem promising. We need some shared narrative.” Other universities are doing the same.

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Twitter Style Book Review Lesson

The Daring Librarian

Sweet Tweets About Good Reads Here''s an idea for a fun tech-social-media infused creative writing lesson and one I''ll be sure to mention when I''m guest hosting the Twitter #EngChat event May 23rd at 7pm EST. The topic will be The Power of the Product and I''ll be hosting with amazing MHMS co-worker Elizabeth Singleton ( @emsingleton ).

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Schedule for Thursday's "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference (Library 2.0) - Register Now

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion.

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Sessions Announced for "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference (Library 2.0)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion. Disaster Strikes!