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APRIL 24, 2019

No longer is it contained within four classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Print the avatars and hang them around the classroom. A critical skill for first graders is to not only understand the idea of a “digital citizen” but why it’s important to be one. More on Digital Citizenship.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum Overview K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum — 9 grade levels. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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JUNE 29, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum –9 grade levels. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

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APRIL 28, 2025

They had a lot, but this one I thought I’d cover first: Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete? You might argue that the traditional classroom still plays an essential role in education, but the rapid growth of online and hybrid models suggests otherwise. I went out to our international contributors for ideas.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Digital citizenship education doesn’t work in a lecture format. Dr. Kristen Mattson, author of Digital Citizenship in Action talks about how they’ve integrated digital citizenship into all of their courses at her school and how you can too. Digital Citizenship that Works. Enhanced Transcript.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Pitch conclusions to the group (on Project Pitch Day). 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. Write another paragraph about what student already knows on the topic and what s/he needs to learn.

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JUNE 17, 2019

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum –9 grade levels. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. So how can you help kids practice digital citizenship in school? What is digital citizenship in the classroom?

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Consider how screen readers can open up digital content for visually impaired students or how hearing aids and FM systems enhance auditory access in the classroom for those with hearing impairments. Choose tools that align with these insights to create a more inclusive classroom.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? Classroom Use.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher is a small group of tech-ed teacherswith a big goal: provide free and affordable resources and insight to anyone, anywhere on how to integrate technology into education. It’s an ambitious goal and we rely on donations from readers like you to make that happen. We rely on donations. BTW, we love sponsors!

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. After researching student engagement and motivation, mostly because I was having some challenges in my classroom two years ago, I decided to try new ideas.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

I will encourage parents to help in my classroom Transparency is an oft-discussed and rarely-delivered promise. But, really, it’s about extending our teaching to a different group of learners: parents, helping them understand how all the pieces work. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum — 9 grade levels. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s why teaching digital citizenship has to be part of our roles as educators. So what is digital citizenship? Digital citizenship refers to being a responsible member of the global digital community. Digital citizens make healthy decisions and positive contributions to the community.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school.

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MARCH 2, 2025

While they are powerful tools, they don’t replace traditional classroom instruction. How Educators Can Integrate AI Tutors into the Classroom AI tutors can be a powerful tool for teachers in modern classrooms. Have them explain their reasoning, discuss solutions in groups, or apply concepts in real-world scenarios.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher is a group of tech ed professionals who work together to offer you tech tips, advice, pedagogic discussion, lesson plans, and anything else we can think of to help you integrate tech into your classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Click Here Sponsor Episode 804 - 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better What is Figjam? What is Figjam?

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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. Digital tools for engaging classroom presentations. Here are eight digital tools to look for when creating the best presentations for your classroom: Google Slides.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

If students are inspired to dig deeper than what is shown in the Tract learning path, you can have them research in the ways used in your school–online, classroom books, or something else. Students can work individually or in groups as they dig into the topic and complete the project(s).

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

RAK Activities for your classroom For schools promoting SEL (social-emotional learning), celebrating Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) fits well with your curriculum and mission. They take only a few minutes and are also offered in a team-based setup if that works better for your group. That definitely is not easy.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching: February 5th-8th: Group Professional Development. Pick a topic: Tech infused Teacher/Classroom. Building Digital Citizens. delivered via Google Classroom. Building Digital Citizens. digital citizenship.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Classrooms have come a long way since chalkboards, overhead projectors and film strips (remember those?). Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever.

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JULY 28, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher is a group of tech ed professionals who work together to offer you tech tips, advice, pedagogic discussion, lesson plans, and anything else we can think of to help you integrate tech into your classroom. Reviews of books, apps, web tools, websites, tech ed products used in your classroom.

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JUNE 30, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take time this summer to review them with you. You can purchase just the teacher manuals or student workbooks to serve a 1:1 environment, Google Classroom, and hybrid teaching situations. Who needs this. How do you use it.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

These can be taught individually (through coaching or mentoring), in small groups (of at least five), as school PD, or through select colleges for grad school credit. All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. They start at $750 for a group of five or more. Certificate.

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JULY 15, 2021

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take time this summer to review them with you. grade levels include keyboarding, digital citizenship, problem solving, digital tools for the classroom, and coding. Who needs this. How do you use it.

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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AUGUST 5, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. These can be taught individually (through coaching or mentoring), in small groups (of at least five), or as school PD. Group enrollment. Group enrollment.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take time this summer to review them with you. You can purchase just the teacher manuals or student workbooks to serve a 1:1 environment, Google Classroom, and hybrid teaching situations.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Not long ago, mobile devices were considered perfect for any past-time activity, and had no place in the classroom. There are plenty of concerns about implementing BYOD in the classroom, which makes many educators unwilling to plunge in this still new pool. Top 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom.

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JULY 14, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Classroom grade level teachers–if your tech teacher doesn’t cover basic tech skills. Keyboarding in the K-8 Classroom. Who needs this. Tech teachers.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

What can you do to make things work better in the classroom with simple fixes? How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. How do teaching methods influence understanding?

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Groups can be based on interest or ability to differentiate instruction.

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Hapara

APRIL 4, 2025

One of the ways they make this a priority is by using the Hpara Highlights classroom management tool. Real-time visibility that drives accountability One way Hpara Highlights creates a more engaged digital classroom is by encouraging learners to be accountable. Sometimes, Ill share different links to groups, he noted.

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JUNE 21, 2024

For example, as an online student, I was able to balance my studies with a full-time job, and as a teacher, multimedia elements and community through discussion forums made my virtual classroom more engaging and interactive. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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