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The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL

eSchool News

The developmentally appropriate lessons come after requests from schools, and will focus on The Social Institute’s Seven Social Standards , which serve as a set of guiding principles for social media and tech use. Olympians) to be their best selves on all platforms, we help them “win the game of social media.”

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Technology won't replace teachers, but.

Learning with 'e's

Those who presented raised questions around the digital divide, the changing shape of schools, the impact of information and communication technology on learning gain, the ongoing debate about whether schools should filter social media sites, and the use of new and emerging technologies in education.

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The 3 Biggest Remote Teaching Concerns We Need to Solve Now

Edsurge

Privacy and Student Data During these pressing circumstances, many educators are curating and sharing digital tools, strategies, and tips for remote teaching with their networks. If educators post a screenshot of their students on social media to show off their virtual teaching, that is a serious violation of both FERPA and COPPA.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition)

Doug Levin

The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge. One of the recommendations we had from the first presentation we went to on this was you don’t want too many,” Hubster said. “I I think right now we’re probably content doing one a year.”

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

However, challenges such as the digital divide and the need for robust cybersecurity measures must be addressed to ensure equitable access and a secure learning environment. In the digital age, this translates to incorporating varied digital media, adaptive technologies, and customizable learning pathways.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

eSchool News

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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Will giving greater student access to smartphones improve learning?

The Hechinger Report

And when I peer into classrooms, I see students tuning out their peers and teachers and focusing instead on YouTube and social media. Related: Many low-income families get on the Internet with smartphones or tablets. Earbuds and brightly colored headphones are everywhere. The potential advantage of the tool often goes to waste.