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Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility

EdTech Magazine

With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. While technology can open many doors for learning, it can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and identity theft. . We want to stay relevant because social media is constantly changing.

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Tips for Encouraging Learners of All Ages to Read

Teacher Reboot Camp

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. As you read the book aloud, the app uses voice recognition technology to add sound effects, character voices, and music made for the scene. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com !

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Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future

EdTech Magazine

With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Students must be savvy about what they say and do online, since college admissions officers — and even future employers — are likely to look through their social media accounts.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Be Cautious on Social Media. It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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A Gullible Population Is a National Security Issue

The CoolCatTeacher

Social media has not shown an ability to “self correct” perhaps because by its very nature, the responses can only be positive and thus, there is no self-correcting mechanism built into its algorithm. Below are some of the ads that you may have seen on social media that were released as being traced back to Russian origin.

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Student Agency is More Than Voice and Choice

A Principal's Reflections

It might be facilitated by posing questions and then having students respond under cover of anonymity using mobile devices. Empower students to use social media and the school newspaper or magazine to engage in respectful dialogue about how to improve culture.

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How eBook Reader Devices are Changing the Publishing Industry

Kitaboo on EdTech

These are devices that are designed specifically for reading digital books and magazines on a screen. It’s a user solution that allows you to transform your multimedia content into a mobile-friendly format. Build a loyal fan base and community using social media platforms around their eBooks.

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