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Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

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Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning environment offers students all kinds of options for research, class projects, collaboration, activities and assessments. So how do you manage web filtering so that it protects students but doesn’t restrict learning?

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Stop Thinking About Screen Time

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My co-presenters were impressive educators from throughout Massachusetts. My Ignite was focused on the changing research and education around screen time. com Kerry Gallagher is the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning at St. She is on social media @KerryHawk02 and her website is www.KerryHawk02.com.

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Getting Real About the Teen Depression-Cyberbullying Connection

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According to the Mayo Clinic , the true causes of teen depression are: biological chemistry hormones inherited traits early childhood trauma learned patterns of negative thinking Surely some of the learned patterns of negative thinking can stem from some interactions students have online, especially cyberbullying.

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Are Curriculum Specialists in Edtech Denial?

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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.

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Are You R.E.A.D.Y. as a School to be Good Digital Citizens

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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. Launching technology lessons or creating online learning is a huge responsibility. E: ENCOURAGE.

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Why Student Creation is the Hardest/Best Form of Assessment

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While traditional tests and quizzes are intended by educators as an opportunity for students to improve, that is usually not how it feels from their perspective. The final product that results from a creative assessment is a unique expression of each students thinking and learning. Grading is measurable, simple, and usually efficient.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

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Key topics include cyberbullying, information literacy, digital footprints, and overall Internet safety. In addition, empower students to take control of technology by asking them how they could use media in a positive manner to effect social change. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter.