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Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Christian Miraglia, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, has some great ideas on teaching kids about Social Media Awareness: Over the last decade, there has been pressure in the K-12 learning environment to create classes that address everything from managing your money to various efforts to address cultural inequalities.

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Top 10 Hits and Misses for 2021

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here they are–my top 10 hits of 2021 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips because they’re covered in separate posts): Top Ten Hits. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Talk about humility. 16 Great Research Websites for Kids. Facebook: [link]

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Top 10 Tips and Reviews in 2021

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2021: Top 10 Tech Tips. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Tech Tip #34: My Program Froze. 12 Tips for Teaching Middle School Tech. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. Tech Tip #31: 10 Best Keyboarding Hints.

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2021 Reflections: Looking Back and Harnessing Powerful Possibilities

Digital Promise

As we approach the end of 2021, we at Digital Promise also wanted to reflect on the year that was. Below, Digital Promise staff share reflections, lessons, and learnings from 2021 and offer hopes for education in the new year. How 2021 has changed the way we view our role in education. What has inspired us over the past year. ??Juliana

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What Role Does Social Media Use Play in the Youth Mental Health Crisis? Researchers Are Trying to Find Out

Edsurge

In December 2021, the U.S. Much attention has been paid to the potential role of social media in that crisis. The research that we do have is inadequate in terms of helping us understand the ways in which the internet and social media affect youth well-being.” Youth mental health is at a crisis point.

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8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

The CoolCatTeacher

On Wednesday, July 28th at 11 am CDT (noon Eastern) and 4 pm UTC Pear Fair Back to School 2021 will kick-off. The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre. Smooth Sailing for the 2021-2022 School Year by Dani Kennis. During the conference, I’m presenting a new presentation “8 Ways to Engage Every Learner.”

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Classes in Remote Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

Starts May 17, 2021. social media. Starts February 1, 2021. March 1, 2021. March 29, 2021. Everything is online. Email me at askatechteacher@gmail.com. Here are the the ones I’m currently offering: Building Digital Citizens. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying.