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Tech Tip #169: What is Digital Literacy?

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digital devices–such as laptops, iPads , Chromebooks , or desktops, for daily use. email–or another method of communicating quickly outside classtime (such as messaging or Twitter). backchannel device. class internet start page. class website or blog. cloud computing. digital citizenship. digital class calendar. social media.

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6 Ways Teacher-authors Protect Their Online Privacy

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If we humans aren’t giving away our personal information (as we do on FB, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and every other social media account), we’re having it stolen without our permission or knowledge and sold to those who mean us harm. And, if your digital device of choice is a laptop, when you finish, close it.

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3 Apps That Energize Learning

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I polled my teacher friends and trolled Twitter to find out the most popular ways educators use IFTTT. Here’s what I found: IF I post a photo on Instagram THEN share it on Twitter. IF my iPad (laptop, phone) battery is low THEN remind me to recharge it. IF I’m in class THEN mute my phone (or iPad).

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The Secret to Effective Technology Integration in Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

Powerful Learning First, Technology Second From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. ” And in the blank insert Chromebook, iPads, BYOD, or laptops. Powerful learning first technology second. What does this mean in the classroom?

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My Favorite 5 Tech Tools for Teacher-Authors

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That might be a Mac, PC, iPad, Chromebook, laptop, or in some cases a dedicated word processor like the Retro Freewrite or Alphasmart. See my reviews here for Chromebooks , iPads. Pick one or more that work for you, doesn’t matter which as long as it’s digital and allows you to type and edit your manuscript.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

In a fairly short time, amazing innovations like iPads, laptops, and smartphones have opened up a new world of information for students of all ages. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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School digital devices used to be primarily PCs, but now there are Chromebooks, iPads, Macs, Surface Pros, laptops, and more. I have four Twitter accounts and share the one appropriate to the circumstance. Include your facility with 1:1 programs, carts, and other approaches to using technology in classes. Devices you can use.

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