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Smartphones in the classroom

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In my summer digital citizenship classes, the biggest question I get is how to control student cell phone usage. Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom?

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21st Century School — How Technology Is Changing Education

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Tablets, laptops, educational gaming software, and smartphones allow schools to: Personalize the learning experience. Increase student engagement and collaboration through social media, simulations, and games. Efficiently assess student progress as often as once a week, for more carefully tailored educational experiences.

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Why Teaching Children To Read And Write Should Be Fun

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For one thing, smartphone communication emphasizes texting slang over the use of proper sentences. Indifference to learning is the primary source of low literacy, all other causes are secondary. Social media sites can also be useful, if students are communicating in a group or forum focused on education.

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Teaching Kids Social Responsibility in a Connected World

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Let’s face it: There are few tools more powerful or with more reach than digital technology. According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone.

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How to Teach Kids Social Responsibility in a Connected World

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Let’s face it: There are few tools more powerful or with more reach than digital technology. According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone.

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Teaching with Technology

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How can digital citizenship lessons help me get the most out of teaching with technology? An established policy or set of guidelines for using apps, including social media -- whether you're considering it as part of your class or just to communicate with students. If so, what are they?

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Learning in the Digital Age

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K-12 digital learning holds immense importance in shaping the educational landscape by addressing the diverse needs of students and preparing them for the demands of the 21st century. Embracing digital learning in primary and secondary education offers several compelling advantages as we examine the importance of education in the digital age.