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Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Parents need to be involved in the educational process as well, and some schools are making efforts to provide parent classes on cyberbullying and internet safety. Having used the content myself while teaching an elective technology class, I found them effective and eliciting necessary discussions about cyber safety.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Technology has done more to change school curriculum and practices than nearly anything else—and in such a short amount of time! While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use.

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How students can safely search the internet

Hapara

For example, this women of science internet activity guides learners to visit websites and search for information. Why internet safety for students is important. The internet contains endless websites, content and ways to communicate. How students can safely search the internet with H?para Responsible Use Policies.

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How to Teach Internet Safety to Younger Elementary Students

Edutopia

Mary Beth Hertz Technology Integration Mary Beth Hertz shares some insights into adapting Stranger Danger lessons for the virtual world. Photo credit: Amelia Wells via flickr (CC BY 2.0)

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Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

eSchool News

London, ON – Cyber Legends, the fun, free game that empowers kids to learn online safety through play, today announced the launch of the Cyber Legends Gaming platform and its availability to schools across North America. Westover, Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Coordinator at Rainy River District School Board.

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Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

Discovery Education

From Teacher Appreciation Week to shifting technologies, it’s a busy time in education. But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology. Check out what’s trending in EdTech news! Learn More Learn More --> The "Tech" in EdTech Did you know that in 2022 the global EdTech market was valued at $123.40 from 2023 to 2030.

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

Educational Technology Guy

Generally, there are nine tenets of this concept that hones in on the responsible and safe use of technology: Digital access Digital etiquette Digital commerce Digital rights and responsibilities Digital literacy Digital law Digital communication Digital security Teaching all of these to students can feel like a task.