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New Posted Resources 02/16/2012

The Web20Classroom

id=ddwwqq6t_22g7rmsjgk tags: google google apps favorite Internet Safety for High School Kids Tips | Common Sense Media tags: internet safety high school favorite EdTech Toolbox: Web 2.0 Tools by Task tags: web2.0 tools favorite Posted from Diigo.

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Digital Citizenship: Why Teachers Should Instill It In Students + Free Resources

Educational Technology Guy

Digital Citizenship: Why Teachers Should Instill It In Students + Free Resources With February well underway— and e-learning lingering — the time is now to revisit the importance of online safety. After all, Safer Internet Day is on February 9 and Digital Learning Day is on February 25.

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4 fresh ideas for teaching digital citizenship sooner

eSchool News

In a digital learning environment, how can educators ensure that students are being safe while they are online? While at my former school district, I worked with colleagues to create a comprehensive Internet Safety Unit with a specific focus on digital citizenship.

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Getting Real About the Teen Depression-Cyberbullying Connection

techlearning

The most popular articles about this topic found online, like this recent one from Time , will continue to confirm that screens are the problem because it is an easy answer and soothes adults who are not sure how to manage the tech use of the adolescents and teens in their lives. John’s Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts.

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Are Curriculum Specialists in Edtech Denial?

techlearning

The most effective educators constantly seek to learn more about their subject matter AND about how to best teach the children they serve. Edtech must be a part of that professional learning and a part of every classroom. Kerry Gallagher is the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning at St.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

edWeb.net

With the proliferation of technology in school and at home, parents are looking for direction on how to keep their kids’ media habits in check. ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens. Join the Community.

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

techlearning

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. A: ACCOUNTABLE. D: DEMONSTRATE.