eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2018

Whether your school or district has officially adopted social media or not, conversations are happening in and around your school on everything from Facebook to Snapchat. Schools must reckon with this reality and commit to supporting thoughtful and critical social media use among students, teachers, and administrators.

Social Media 84

Social Media Policies Handbook Guidelines 84

Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Whether your school or district has officially adopted social media or not, conversations are happening in and around your school on everything from Facebook to Snapchat. Schools must reckon with this reality and commit to supporting thoughtful and critical social media use among students, teachers, and administrators.

Social Media 71

Social Media Policies Handbook Guidelines 71

The Mobile Native

APRIL 27, 2014

There are major concerns regarding social media and the fear of allowing students to use their cell phones for educational purposes. As an educator and parent, I have come to the realization that, like it or not, social media and mobile learning devices are going to be an integral part of our children’s lives.

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BYOD Social Media Mobile Learning Guidelines 109

Graphite Blog

JULY 17, 2018

Whether your school or district has officially adopted social media or not, conversations are happening in and around your school on everything from Facebook to Snapchat. Schools must reckon with this reality and commit to supporting thoughtful and critical social media use among students, teachers, and administrators.

Social Media 40

Social Media Policies Handbook Guidelines 40

Graphite Blog

JULY 17, 2018

Whether your school or district has officially adopted social media or not, conversations are happening in and around your school on everything from Facebook to Snapchat. Schools must reckon with this reality and commit to supporting thoughtful and critical social media use among students, teachers, and administrators.

Social Media 40

Social Media Policies Handbook Guidelines 40

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child. Know whether there’s a dedicated tech specialist or if it’s the classroom teacher to assist students with tech skill problems. Such as cell phones.

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Technology Digital Citizenship Common Core iPad 150

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

They are a gimmick; a technology that centers the action at the front of the classroom, supporting that old outdated classroom practice. Computers in the classroom rob children of the chance to debate and discuss ideas with the teacher. You can read about BYOD here. For examples of authentic assessment you can read this.

EdTech 40

EdTech BYOD Laptops Guidelines 40