Remove Digital Learning Remove Education Remove Professional Learning Remove Symantec
article thumbnail

Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

edWeb.net

In order to help students deal with digital stressors, educators must first understand the main issues. Feeling smothered by someone’s digital communications. Use visual guides with young children; for older students, educators may need to name stressors they have faced to help normalize them. About the Presenter.

article thumbnail

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

edWeb.net

However, said Jamie Knowles, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media, social media also has the ability to help users share their stories and shed a positive light on their activities. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Coding and Computer Science during CSEdWeek

edWeb.net

Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is an annual initiative that aims to inspire K-12 students to take interest in computer science. Bryan Miller, Educator Community Manager at Wonder Workshop, and Kiki Prottsman, Curriculum Development Manager at Code.org®, Join the Digital Learning & Leadership Community.

article thumbnail

Top Edtech Classroom Tools

edWeb.net

At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. 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.” Below are some of Higgin’s favorites.

EdTech 40
article thumbnail

Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship

edWeb.net

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. Digital citizenship at Cumberland Academy began when the school started thinking 21st about century social skills. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING.

article thumbnail

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

edWeb.net

The new, free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Common Sense Education has lessons for all ages to address the current technology landscape. While the first three may cover some of the more obvious issues seen today, digital well-being examines screen time in general and what kids are using that time for.

article thumbnail

Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

edWeb.net

Step 2 – Parent Communication: Via school blogs, social media accounts, and the website, detail how the school is promoting good digital citizenship. Step 3 – Parent Education: Give parents opportunities, such as a lunch and learn, to hear from staff face-to-face about student technology use. About the Presenter.