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7 beginner’s steps in digital citizenship for any district

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Along with working to improve teacher digital literacy, Life Schools is also aiming to increase their digital citizenship content and lessons, and integrate the lessons in the core curriculum so students can have a better understanding of why they need to learn the information. How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship?

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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

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24/7 access to technology has brought many benefits, from online collaboration to improved parent-teacher communication. Typically, technology doesn’t start out as a stressor. Moreover, most children often use technology late at night, which means they’re often handling whatever they find on their own. About the Presenter.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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However, said Jamie Knowles, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media, social media also has the ability to help users share their stories and shed a positive light on their activities. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. About the Presenter.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

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With the proliferation of technology in school and at home, parents are looking for direction on how to keep their kids’ media habits in check. ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists.

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Coding and Computer Science during CSEdWeek

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This year, CSEdWeek took place from December 5th to 11th, and two of edWeb.net ’s professional learning communities (PLC) presented webinars that highlighted the importance of coding and computer science in education. Many of these programs incorporate pseudo code, which is an easier first step before learning a real coding language.

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Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship

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I nstructional Technology Specialist at Cumberland Academy of Georgia Jennifer Liang knows all about digital citizenship. When the school introduced Chromebooks a couple years ago, they knew it was important to build a culture of responsibility around technology and teach the fundamentals of digital citizenship. About the Presenter.

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Strengthen Digital Citizenship This Summer With These Tips

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This edWebinar was hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Heather Barnard, Digital Learning Leader at Stamford American International School in Singapore, has been teaching for 18 years, internationally for the past nine. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. About the Presenter.