The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Heather Callihan’s @ hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Today’s Sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based tool that lets you customize assessments with multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and more. Heather teaches us how. All comments in the shaded green box are my own.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Each year I like to explore different digital tools in my classroom to see what kind of an impact they will make on students and learning. 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. Read more: Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? CoSpaces EDU. Final tips.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship. From October 1-31, activities are available to join in, whether for a day like during the DigCitSummit held last year, or an entire Digital Citizenship Week event, or Twitter chats and webinars focused on 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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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Digital citizenship is essential for all people living in a digital economy. Since the economy shapes our lives and our communities, we cannot take part as active citizens in the important events around us without digital skills. How people decide to use it makes it a good or a bad tool.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2025

As PTA president at my childrens school, I rely on social media to keep families informed about everything from sports and musicals to important school updates. Beyond targeting individuals, they fuel distractions that can ripple through the entire school, affecting students who arent even on social media. No response.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

K-12 Digital Tools. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. How to Teach Digital Citizenship in 3rd Grade. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes. 12 Websites to Teach Mouse Skills. Quick Review of 7 Popular Math Programs. Top Ten Misses.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Over the past few months, many kids turned to digital tools such as social media or games to pass the time. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level. The fact is that we don't know the extent of the impact on kids and might not get a firm grasp on this for years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Well help you integrate tech into your curriculum, teach digital citizenship, differentiate for your learners, and more. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. We take POs, PayPal, or we’ll invoice you.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Because students are inevitably exposed to the online world, it is important that adults teach them how to be responsible digital citizens — to protect both themselves and their peers.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 1, 2021

As a language teacher, I am always looking for new ideas or tools for my students to try in our classroom that enables them to create something more authentic and personalized. I’ve also been offering some tools in my Spanish classes that are for Augmented and Virtual Reality. Spring into creativity with these 5 digital tools!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Many educators, administrators, and parents would prefer to leave social media out of the curriculum. Social media is scary! Yes, our learners do very scary things on social media which can and have ruined lives. Find the archive of the chat below with tips and insights.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, former teacher and now education consultant, has suggestions for apps to help the history class: Essential Tech Tools for the History Class. Social media has over a thousand posts on how awesome it is. Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital citizenship programs prepare students for a tech–enabled world.

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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.”. They are all into it. Darren Ellwein.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Facebook Education 160

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Here are the sixteen transformative tools, activities, and/or knowledge bases digitally-literate students should be comfortable using: annotation tool. digital citizenship. digital class calendar. digital databases. digital devices–such as laptops, iPads , Chromebooks , or desktops, for daily use.

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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. To achieve this, you need more advanced tools. Digital tools for engaging classroom presentations. Read more: 5 Benefits of including VR in classroom activities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

There are few breaks to update/fix/maintain the tech tools that allow us to pursue our trade. If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why you aren’t being contacted for networking.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 6, 2014

The most powerful learning and communication tools are in the hands of millions worldwide. Individuals can take classes from MIT professors or connect with the greatest minds, like Neil Degrasse Tyson , through social media. Will you join me this year in getting our students to help spread compassion and citizenship?

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Mobile Learning Mobility 387

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Key points: Edtech tools can be a valuable resource to build media literacy skills Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators How to help students build critical success skills For more news on media literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

digital commerce. digital communications. digital footprint, digital privacy. digital rights and responsibilities. digital search/research. social media. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Know how to blend digital citizenship into lesson plans that require the Internet.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 486

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2025

You dont want them surprised by what they might think of as a tool for socializing rather than teaching. 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. Twitter isnt intimidating.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In some hands, social media tools are blights on society, tools for bullies and misinformation campaigns. Facebook and The International Society for Technology in Education, or ISTE, organized the event as part of their work with DigCitCommit, a campaign to promote digital citizenship.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To address this, parents and educators can engage in conversations with students to identify the emotional drivers behind their social media use and help them find ways to meet those needs in real life. Teaching students about the importance of well-being in the digital age is vital.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2022

Tech Tip #105: Create Shortkeys for Windows Tools. Long-needed and Welcome Table Tool From JotForm. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Tech Tip #161: Ten Most Important Keyboard Keys. Tech Tip #103: 16 Spring Cleaning Steps for Computers. Tech Tip #9–Quickly Hide Your Screen. Top 10 Reviews .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 16, 2024

Digital storytelling is a modern form of storytelling that uses digital tools and multimedia elements to craft and convey narratives. 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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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

We can’t blame the media that reports them. We can’t blame social media or the tools used to access them. Social media didn’t create fake facts and the media didn’t invent fake news. Social media has long been the scapegoat for adults to blame the ills of kids and students on.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2022

Social Media or COVID: Which is more dangerous to students? Tech Tools for Reading Fluency. Digital Literacy. 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. 5 (free) Posters about Learning.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Resources Technology 369

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We’ll help you integrate tech into your curriculum, teach digital citizenship, differentiate for your learners, and more. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. digital citizenship. digital commerce.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety Assessment 394

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These tools allow you to monitor and restrict your child’s online activities, including access to certain websites and apps. Monitor Social Media Use: If your child uses social media platforms, familiarize yourself with the platforms and their privacy settings. This is a challenge, but not without solutions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are few breaks to update/fix/maintain the tech tools that allow us to pursue our trade. But, if they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog doesn’t attract visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why we aren’t being contacted for networking.

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Social Media Digital Citizenship Smartphone iPad 448

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Here’s a long list of websites to address Digital Citizenship topics you teach in your classroom: Avatars. to promote digital privacy. Copyrights and Digital Law. Brainpop Digital Citizenship. Digital presence. Image edit exposure tool. Social media. Avatar 2–Lego you.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 18, 2015

The Tool We Should All Be Using to Improve Education In the 1970’s the parking lot would be full of parents ready to see the school play. Social Media: The New Stage. Social Media: The New Audience. We’re ignoring a powerful platform that will help kids want to write again: social media. Social Media!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

digital commerce. digital communications. digital footprint, digital privacy. digital rights and responsibilities. digital search/research. social media. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Know how to blend digital citizenship into lesson plans that require the Internet.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 397

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2021

7 Tech Tools for PE Teachers. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? 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. 4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom.

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