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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship

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In “ Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship ,” a webinar hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec , Jennifer discussed her teaching strategies for incorporating digital citizenship at Cumberland Academy of Georgia. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter.

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Tips for teaching students with Autism about digital citizenship

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In “ Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship ,” a webinar hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education , and sponsored by Symantec , Liang discussed her teaching strategies for incorporating digital citizenship at Cumberland Academy of Georgia—all which can apply to any student, and not just students with Autism.

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

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For example: What do you want to protect? Also, if a website has social media share buttons, the share buttons often send information about your behavior back to these services. Read your school’s social media guidelines and review your privacy settings. Who do you want to protect it from? Join the Community.

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Becoming Digital Citizens in the Classroom

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Jennifer Ehehalt, Pittsburgh regional manager at Common Sense Education, focused on full school community involvement in digcit practices. For educators already on the digcit journey or seeking to launch a more concrete program, Greenfield and Ehehalt suggested ways to expand efforts. Getting Started: Quick and Easy Activities.

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Program Combatting Privacy and Tech Overuse Encourages Students to Take Control

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Dignity—it’s not a word often associated with social media and online interaction. However, as part of a new education program from Seton Hall Law School’s Institute for Privacy Protection, communication, community, and dignity are key themes of the curriculum. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists.