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How can educators help students navigate emotion-laden information on digital media?

February 5, 2025 by Zi Jia Ng & Victoria Mack, Education Collaboratory at Yale University

To promote adaptive repetitive thinking, educators can address unpleasant emotions that students may experience with content on digital media

Schools provide a unique platform in supporting children with emotion-laden information on digital media, given the frequent use of digital media in teaching and learning.

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Gale Launches Online Community to Help Educators Thrive

August 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is giving educators a new social space to exchange ideas and ... Read more

Innovation Insights

ISTE23 Redux—AR/VR Over AI?

July 3, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

ClassVR's Chris Klein talks AI, the Metaverse, Apple's VisionPro, and what it all means for education.

Ancillary

Hundreds of Educational Resources

March 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Started by a Facebook group and now driven by a nation of teachers, the list at the time of writing ... Read more

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3 ways lesson planning is like following a recipe

November 22, 2018 by Kelly Grotrian

Recently, when a friend shared a recipe on Facebook for a pumpkin cheesecake (yum!), it reminded me of the time I tried to make my own cheesecake. I…

District Management

14 trailblazing educators you should follow on Twitter

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Social media plays a large role in today's society, and most educators aren't scared to jump in and leverage Twitter, Facebook and other social networks to increase their…

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Yes, teens are addicted to mobile devices — but so are adults

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

Interesting infographic shares the realities behind today's mobile device addiction -- for teens and adults.

District Management

5 tips to engage parents using technology they already use

May 17, 2016 by Kelly Wade

The trick to getting more parents involved in what's going on in the classroom: stick to video, social media, and other familiar tech.

STEM & STEAM

Vernier opens 2016 engineering contest

February 24, 2017December 14, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for its 2016 Engineering Contest that recognizes engineering, science, and STEM teachers for their creative use of Vernier sensors to…

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A helpline for schools tackling cyberbullying

May 16, 2019August 24, 2015 by By Bridget McCrea

First-of-its-kind pilot gives schools a new tool for combating cyberbullying on social media -- a helpline with close ties to Facebook and Twitter.

IT Management

Posting PARCC exams on social media is copyright infringement

March 31, 2015 by By Marc J. Weinstein

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District Management

NYC wants to teach kids how to not ruin their lives on Facebook

January 16, 2014 by Staff and wire services reports

The New York City Department of Education (DOE) wants to make sure teens know how to use social media responsibly, the Huffington Post reports.

IT Management

Firefox add-on can hijack Facebook, Twitter logins

October 26, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

Secured logins have been one of the most crucial issues pertaining to web security today. Eric Butler, a freelance web application developer showed how vulnerable current day websites…

District Management

Newark, NJ, schools to get $100M Facebook donation

October 29, 2010September 23, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Mark Zuckerberg, the 26-year-old wunderkind behind Facebook, is making a move to become a player in philanthropy just before the opening of a film that portrays him as…

IT Management

Social media site an ‘academic supplement’ to Facebook

September 9, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Instead of a Facebook news feed cluttered with tidbits about friends’ FarmVille progress, Boris Revsin wants a social media site that alerts college students to the latest in…

District Management

To boost security, Facebook adds remote logout

November 5, 2013September 3, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

The social-networking giant Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users see which computers and devices are logged into their Facebook accounts, then remove the…

District Management

Facebook pokes start-up Teachbook with lawsuit

August 26, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Facebook is concerned that a start-up social network for teachers with the word "book" in its title is infringing on its own trademarks, CNET reports.

District Management

School administrator resigns over Facebook posting

August 19, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

A Massachusetts school administrator has resigned after she called residents of the town where she worked “snobby” and “arrogant” in a Facebook posting, reports the Boston Globe.

District Management

Beware of fake Facebook ‘dislike’ button

August 17, 2010August 17, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Lots of people have clamored for a “dislike” button on Facebook, which so far only officially allows people to "like" content on its site. Now, some social-media spoilers…

eClassroom News

Companies turn to social media for grant-giving

August 18, 2010August 17, 2010 by By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor

As celebrities, politicians, and students alike increasingly use social media to stay connected, education experts say they have noticed a growing number of companies turning to social media…

District Management

Study: Students do care about Facebook privacy

August 12, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

A close look at college students’ reaction to Facebook privacy policies revealed concern about online identities as news outlets pushed the issue to the forefront with increasing coverage…

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Net-neutrality plan is dividing companies

November 5, 2013August 12, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

In an emerging battle over the future of the web, companies are taking sides, reports the New York Times: Facebook said it would not support a proposal by…

IT Management

College students sound off on social networking likes and dislikes

August 4, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Google is talking to several top online game developers about creating a broader social networking site that would offer social games and could compete with Facebook—and in interviews…

District Management

Schools reach out to prospective students via Facebook

June 28, 2010 by By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor

Colleges and universities are becoming increasingly proactive in using social media to reach prospective students, acknowledging that today’s teenagers are very active online.

District Management

PTA joins with Facebook to promote internet safety

June 22, 2010June 10, 2010 by From staff and wire reports

The national Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Facebook are joining forces to promote internet safety through a set of tools and resources for children, schools, and parents.

IT Management

Colleges click the ‘like’ button on social media classes

November 5, 2013May 25, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

From public relations in social media to the potential marketing power of “mommy bloggers,” colleges and universities are offering graduate-level certificates focusing on the business side of Twitter,…

eClassroom News

Ning stays free for educators, with restrictions

November 5, 2013May 12, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

The social networking web site Ning will remain free for educators despite moving to a fee-based model this summer, the site announced May 4. But some education technology…

District Management

Are today’s students addicted to social media?

November 5, 2013April 26, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

University of Maryland students who went 24 hours without TV, cell phones, MP3 players, and laptops reported symptoms you might expect from someone struggling with substance abuse, including…

District Management

Social media: Colleges’ newest battlefield for students, alumni donations

November 5, 2013April 5, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Colleges’ unending campaign to attract more students and alumni donations has higher-education officials looking to two technologies that consume a growing chunk of people’s free time: social media…

How can educators help students navigate emotion-laden information on digital media?

Gale Launches Online Community to Help Educators Thrive

ISTE23 Redux—AR/VR Over AI?

Hundreds of Educational Resources

3 ways lesson planning is like following a recipe

Yes, teens are addicted to mobile devices — but so are adults

Vernier opens 2016 engineering contest

Firefox add-on can hijack Facebook, Twitter logins

Net-neutrality plan is dividing companies

PTA joins with Facebook to promote internet safety

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