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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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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

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24/7 access to technology has brought many benefits, from online collaboration to improved parent-teacher communication. But that 24/7 environment has also brought increased stress to students’ lives as issues they encounter at school, especially on social media, follow them home. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship

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I nstructional Technology Specialist at Cumberland Academy of Georgia Jennifer Liang knows all about digital citizenship. Digital citizenship at Cumberland Academy began when the school started thinking 21st about century social skills. “A A lot of our kids are attracted to online spaces.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

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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. Librarians, who are often at the front lines of media and tech in schools, can provide that crucial guidance. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter.

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Tips for teaching students with Autism about digital citizenship

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Instructional Technology Specialist at Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Jennifer Liang, knows all about digital citizenship. Digital citizenship at Cumberland Academy began when the school started thinking about 21st century social skills. Build a Culture of Responsibility. Understand Nuances.

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7 beginner’s steps in digital citizenship for any district

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Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Theresa Ellington is the instructional technology manager for Life Schools, an eight-campus charter school district south of Dallas, TX.

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

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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. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec.