Is digital citizenship the most important takeaway from distance learning?
Practicing good digital citizenship should include a pathway of communication and online community rules to build a safe place for everyone involved.
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Promoting digital citizenship during a pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic forced school closures and stay-at-home orders across the country, the internet became a social and academic lifeline for young people. Students are now engaging…
How to teach your students to think before they post
Let’s start with the obvious: Kids make mistakes. It’s a normal—and important—part of growing up. But today, with smartphones, cameras, and social media everywhere, anything they do can…
6 steps to promote good digital citizenship for all students
By the time today’s digital natives enter high school, most of them have already been using devices, computers, the internet, and social media for years. They use these…
10 findings about K-12 digital learning
Digital learning itself is expanding in schools, but access to classroom and home technology still remains a major obstacle, according to a new study from Schoology. The State…
Teaching digital citizenship to kids with learning and attention issues
It’s hard to overemphasize the importance of teaching our students how to use technology appropriately and responsibly. And what’s just as important is making sure we're helping all…
How to help students tackle technology overload (and other useful skills)
For this week’s #BloggerMondays share, I am highlighting the great blog of Jennifer Casa Todd. Casa Todd, a teacher-librarian, in Ontario, Canada, is a great resource for all…
5 doable digital citizenship goals for teachers
Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy -- digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on…
7 digital citizenship resources for educators and parents
More children than ever have easy access to mobile devices at home and in school, making it critical to impart strong digital citizenship lessons to students. Children have…
Moving from digital citizenship to digital leadership
My motto and philosophy for my school library is “expect the miraculous.” Inspired by my favorite author, Kate DiCamillo, I encourage students and educators to keep their eyes…