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MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Open Library.

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MAY 19, 2023

International Children’s Digital Library The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress.

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JUNE 4, 2024

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods whether they’re in a classroom, the library, one of the tech labs.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Pay the bus fare for the passenger behind you.

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JULY 8, 2022

Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. have online libraries included with student resources. Treat them exactly as though they were print books.

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JUNE 19, 2024

No longer bound by geography, students can access diverse resources and personalized support while parents can stay connected with teachers effortlessly. As we explore this transformation, it’s clear that the future of education is not just digital—it’s dynamic, inclusive, and limitless. Key advantages include: Increased Accessibility.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It has a huge library of videos and questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. It has a huge library of questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. This makes it perfect for classroom use, as students can access it from any computer or mobile device.

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JUNE 2, 2022

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Another idea is to have students create their own newsletter to talk about what they are learning, even include a video and choose from all of the options in the media library to add to their story. Flipgrid provides a space for students to be creative and make a video that tells a story.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. Digital citizenship, online safety and 21st-century skills instruction. Digital citizenship feature.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

This year, on September 27, 2017, the American Association of School Librarians made a point to encourage their members to raise awareness about “overly restrictive blocking of legitimate, educational websites and academically useful social networking tools in schools and school libraries.”. Several educators echo Yates’ comments.

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MAY 13, 2024

EBook Libraries EBook libraries are changing how students access reading materials, making heavy backpacks filled with textbooks a thing of the past. This instant accessibility promotes a love for reading via formats such as audiobooks and interactive texts. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. You can also customize any lesson from the Nearpod Lesson Library, including hundreds of already made slide-based lessons. Read more: Meeting the needs of Gen Z students with visual learning.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Which tools assist us by providing access to real-time feedback? In addition to the traditional homework assignments, projects, and tests that we use to determine where students are in the learning process, we have access to more tools and methods than ever before. What are some ways to promote more student choice in learning?

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

The following are some notable platforms where diverse and credible case studies can be accessed: Harvard Business School Publishing The Harvard Business School produces various curated course content that learners and teachers can use. This comprises the NCCSTS collection, which you can access online for free.

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MAY 23, 2018

While it offers many appealing pieces (homework assignment and grading, easy communication, and built-in metrics), one unique to Kiddom is their robust K-12 content library. The library is searchable by topic with preview features for selections. How to use the library. Why the content library is perfect for lesson planning.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

Some of my favorites include using Formative, Google Jamboard, and Nearpod, and Classkick, all of which are beneficial for connecting students in learning, whether in-person or remote and which enable educators to have access to data or information about where students are in the learning process. Multimedia presentations.

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JUNE 8, 2024

A well-structured schedule helps maintain the reliability and accessibility of the Genius Bar, making it a dependable resource for the school community. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Before discovering the Tract platform, researching Genius Hour meant sending students to the library (virtual or physical), digging through books and pages of website hits, and finding the knowledge required to complete the project that was then presented to the class. The library is good for all ages and the internet for olders.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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AUGUST 18, 2022

The platform also has a library of over 45,000 topics teachers can access when looking for a content lesson or idea. Kami integrates seamlessly with Canvas, Google Drive, Google Classroom, and One Drive and also has a Google Chrome extension that is easily accessible for students.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading. Pick one that allows books to be downloaded to the student’s digital device so there are no issues with internet and WiFi when students are away from school.

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MAY 4, 2022

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). Now, if you’ve run out of ideas, here are a few tips (with and without technology) to help your students embrace their creative side. .

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APRIL 12, 2024

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. They frequently update the library with new content. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MAY 22, 2023

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). This doesn’t require a library. These have the advantage of sounding hip and as such, appeal to digital natives.

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MARCH 2, 2022

The digital whiteboard, in other words, is a content-rich platform that everyone has access to at any point. Access your files from anywhere. The best digital whiteboards have the possibility to save in cloud storage everything that’s been displayed on screen. The digital whiteboard encourages applying diverse multimedia.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

When Microsoft Publisher came out a lifetime ago, it was the first major desktop publishing effort to blend layout, colors, and multimedia that was accessible to everyone. There’s no cost for basic (a yearly cost for premium) to use the thousands of free illustrations and images in the Canva library or uploading your own.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Take time to access the following image sites that provide mostly public domain images: Open Clip Art Open Photo Pixabay Smithsonian Wild Stock Exchange Wiki Images Next, show students how to track an image back to its source and find the copyright protections invariably listed on the pages.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It provides reading resources either uploaded by the teacher or selected from the platform’s library of thousands of fiction and nonfiction books (some free; some through Prime plans), Common Core-aligned lesson plans, videos, or simulations. Students, too, have their own dashboard where they access teacher-assigned materials and more.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

Our collaboration gives educators an accessible way to start a positive dialogue around digital citizenship, creative use of technology, and our global connection—all knowledge kids need to help prepare them to confidently navigate the digital landscape,” said Beth Brezenoff, Capstone VP of Publishing.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. What Would You Do? Peer Pressure.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

At the same time, smartphones, tablets and laptops can be used to access the school LMS , with the corresponding courses and learning materials, conduct research online for a school paper, check facts fast, make use of productivity tools, and even access educational apps. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

She’s written a thoughtful article about the availability of education, books, and learning even for those without access to where you and I typically fulfill our need for knowledge: What opportunities do prisoners have to study? Other challenges. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MAY 23, 2022

In the past, I’ve written about many of Kiddom’s features–the Content Library , SEL Rubrics, its partnership with OUR Curricula Resources to name a few, One quality that has always stood out to me as I explore each of their new features is this company listens to customers and responds to their needs.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

We have access to more information than ever before. Searching their library of online course, you can find practice activities and videos for use with younger students through high school and college. Read more: The 9 elements of Digital Citizenship your students need to know [INFOGRAPHIC].

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

Content filtering and web monitoring software aim to prevent students from accessing inappropriate materials online, and many options also include features to alert school leaders to cyberbullying and other instances in which students’ digital communications or web activity might indicate troubling behavior.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

With the rise of online games, web-based education, and smartphones that access everything from house lights to security systems, it’s not surprising to read these statistics: In 2013, 71 percent of the U.S. These are the global demands of digital citizenship. population age 3 and over used the Internet.

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