The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Heather Callihan’s @ hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Today’s Sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based tool that lets you customize assessments with multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and more. Heather teaches us how. All comments in the shaded green box are my own.

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Social Media Digital Citizenship Facebook Twitter 206

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

I–like many teachers–do a lot of prep for my teaching, often requiring digital desktop publishing platforms. What is it Creative Fabrica is a digital marketplace out of Amsterdam that offers a wide range of creative resources for designers, crafters, creators, and to my specific area of interest–teachers.

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Social Media Digital Citizenship Resources Tools 327

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Integrating presentations in teaching is an accessible way to bring technology to the classroom and make the best digital tools available. To achieve this, you need more advanced tools. Digital tools for engaging classroom presentations. Read more: 5 Benefits of including VR in classroom activities.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

The license includes world rights for print and digital books, with ISTE providing supplemental resources supported by the ISTE Standards, a framework for using technology to support learning. We’re excited to partner with Capstone to provide young learners with fun, engaging books to help them learn to thrive in today’s digital world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 15, 2024

Help your child see that tracking is a tool for their protection, not an invasion of privacy. Integrate location tracking with controls and internet monitoring tools for protection. Stay updated on their social media activity, online friendships, and potential risks.

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How To Smartphone Digital Citizenship Social Media 289

The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

We can’t blame the media that reports them. We can’t blame social media or the tools used to access them. Social media didn’t create fake facts and the media didn’t invent fake news. Social media has long been the scapegoat for adults to blame the ills of kids and students on.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

As a result, our learners gain access to a wide variety of perspectives and sources outside of their school and community. . An internet search can bring up videos, message boards, blogs or social media posts with toxic messaging. . When learners navigate online, search engines and social media track their browsing history.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These tools allow you to monitor and restrict your child’s online activities, including access to certain websites and apps. Monitor Social Media Use: If your child uses social media platforms, familiarize yourself with the platforms and their privacy settings.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2018

More children than ever have easy access to mobile devices at home and in school, making it critical to impart strong digital citizenship lessons to students. Sixteen percent of surveyed teenagers say they use social media almost constantly, and 38 percent say they use it multiple times an hour.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Tablets Resources 111

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Students Learn Best from Each Other.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2019

By the time today’s digital natives enter high school, most of them have already been using devices, computers, the internet, and social media for years. Related: How to craft useful, student-centered social media policies. A 6-step digital citizenship plan. Here’s how we do it at our district.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Guidelines Tablets 112

Fractus Learning

AUGUST 5, 2022

By teaching the children good digital citizenship, you are keeping your children safe and helping them build an online presence they’ll be proud of…even at the age of 80. 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship. 1 – Digital Access. 1 – Digital Access. 2 – Digital Commerce.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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Twitter Social Media Classroom Digital Citizenship 323

EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital citizenship programs prepare students for a tech–enabled world.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media How To EdTech 403

Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With filtering and blocking software becoming a mainstay in public education institutions, it is important to understand the legal implications of these tools. It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission.

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Digital Citizenship Guidelines E-rate Internet Safety 273

Class Tech Integrate

JULY 25, 2017

Many educators who embrace the use of technology in the classroom, are still very leery of talking about social media in the classroom. The negatives of social media usage between students and teachers can be disastrous. We as educators should not encourage students to use Social Media apps before that age.

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Social Media Digital Citizenship Twitter Examples 109

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams. Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources. Create digital study guides that can be accessed online.

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Technology Khan Academy Exercises LMS 277

Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

A web filter’s main goal is to block online content that internet users shouldn’t access and keep harmful malware from breaking into a network. When IT staff adds a URL to the allowed list, learners and educators can access that website at any point. Read on to explore the different types of web filters available for K-12.

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Software Digital Citizenship Social Media E-rate 245

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2023

Search Social Media Searching directories, waiting by the phone for hours, and swinging by the last known address were all the old ways of tracking someone down. But now, with the advent of social media, tracking down an old teacher is easier than ever. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Elementary How To Social Media Digital Citizenship 238

Hapara

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On any given school day, approximately 50 million students around the world are using some type of device to access and complete assignments, collaborate with classmates or search the internet for resources to enhance their learning. Ethical monitoring is the practice of using tools like H?para What is ethical monitoring?

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How To Digital Citizenship Hapara Software 255

EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Today’s youth are digital natives who are unaware of life without Internet access, instant communication, mobile phones and an abundance of on-demand information sitting in their pockets. Research shows that most youth use the Internet to view media outlets and to communicate with friends through social media applications.

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Digital Citizenship STEM Mobility Smartphone 100

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2024

Here’s what I came up with: have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones to make access the internet easier. I had to read (gasp) a paperback rather than a digital book check in regularly via social media; they want to know you’re OK be aware of time zones have solid, sturdy equipment to carry your gear.

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How To iPad Digital Citizenship Conference 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

You can increase online privacy and safety for your child by implementing specific techniques and tools. Cybercriminals can access their information through an unencrypted network. It’s highly possible that they venture onto websites that can access their data and use it for illegal activities. Learn Parental Control Tools.

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Social Media Data Broadband Digital Citizenship 377

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) ” Just because I agree to have my website scraped does not mean that I consent to have it crawled as training data for an AI tool!

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

When I’m posting on our school’s social media account, I’m aware of how it will affect my digital footprint. Hāpara Highlights is a screen monitoring tool that allows teachers to create guided Chrome browsing experiences for learners. Use tools that make it easier to guide students on appropriate online behavior.

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Digital Learning Digital Citizenship How To Learning 144

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Your school and the wellbeing of your staff and students are our top priorities.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 244

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 4, 2022

Also, in today’s day and age, teachers can use a wide range of tech tools to connect with and inspire their students. Use Fun Tools. Up until a few years ago, 3D printing wasn’t an easily accessible technology. Plus, nowadays they have easy access to resources and educational materials (no more time spent in the library).

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Classroom Digital Citizenship Social Media Exercises 287

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The post 8 Ways to Support Digital Citizenship Skills with Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. – PART 2: Digital Citizen. I am a big fan of using Google tools to support learning, and I think they are particularly useful in helping support the ISTE Standards for Students. Part 2: Digital Citizenship.

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Digital Citizenship Google Exercises Training 78

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In fact, it’s intuitive, uses tools you already know, and–dare I say?–fun. Jotform Apps is a web-based tool that enables you to create a professional-looking cross-platform app quickly and with no knowledge of coding. There are a lot of ways to do that, often expensive, time-consuming, and coding-intensive.

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Smartphone Education Social Media Tablets 270

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Your school and the wellbeing of your staff and students are our top priorities.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

First, I select only tech tools that are platform agnostic, easy to set up, and intuitive to use. Then, even with that, I provide options to the preferred tool so if the student’s computer is a decade old or their WiFi is quirky, they can still complete the assignment. .” Communicate With Social Media.

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Online Learning Social Media Learning LMS 312

Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

As Oxford professors put it , “The debate over digital technology and young people needs less shock and more substance”. According to the Pew Research Center , “Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’”. Why we need digital wellness in schools.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Examples LMS 299

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

I nstructional Technology Specialist at Cumberland Academy of Georgia Jennifer Liang knows all about digital citizenship. But teaching the fundamentals of digital citizenship to students with High Functioning Autism is all the more important, especially as they prepare to enter college or the workforce.

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Digital Citizenship Symantec Social Media Chromebook 40

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Over the past year teachers have been bombarded by colleagues, administrators, and social media pundits on which platforms can best serve them and their students. One, all assignments were created so that students could have access 24/7. Feeling Overwhelmed. For me it served multiple purposes. SEL Component.

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Adobe Digital Citizenship LMS Google 401

Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Not long ago, the term "digital citizenship" connoted cyberbullying, privacy, safety, and security. Much like the term has continued to evolve, the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LA Unified) efforts, known as #DigCitLA , have expanded with the growth of digital citizenship awareness.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Policies Elementary 40

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 404

Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning are excited to introduce Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection —a web app designed to connect members of the Verizon Innovative Learning schools community to each other and to key resources. Marrs Magnet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. “I I am excited about the possibilities of this app.”.

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Learning Digital Citizenship Social Media Accessibility 313