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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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Top Edtech Classroom Tools

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And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Social Studies Stunners. This broadcast was hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec.

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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

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But that 24/7 environment has also brought increased stress to students’ lives as issues they encounter at school, especially on social media, follow them home. Integrate technology and social media into lessons where appropriate to model good citizenship. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists.

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Becoming Digital Citizens in the Classroom

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Media or instructional technology specialists can teach during electives like media and library. Older students might engage younger peers in digcit lessons through classroom partnerships. District-wide digcit calls to action can be announced on social media sites with hashtags. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

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In addition, empower students to take control of technology by asking them how they could use media in a positive manner to effect social change. Step 2 – Parent Communication: Via school blogs, social media accounts, and the website, detail how the school is promoting good digital citizenship. About the Presenter.

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Coding and Computer Science during CSEdWeek

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®, presented on how to continue coding in the classroom after holding an Hour of Code. It is now easier than ever to integrate coding into the classroom with curricula like those on Code.org, and learning tools like Wonder Workshop ’s robots Dot and Dash. A Beginner’s Guide ,” on December 8th. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING. “

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

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Also, if a website has social media share buttons, the share buttons often send information about your behavior back to these services. Read your school’s social media guidelines and review your privacy settings. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec.