by Emma | Jan 30, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Educational Technology, Online etiquette, Parenting, Parents, Pedagogy, Teaching Topics
Digital citizenship is a concept that enables teachers, administrators, parents, and technology teams to teach students how to use the internet appropriately. Students who develop a strong sense of digital citizenship are also developing skills that can help them...
by Emma | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
As more children and teens use technology, cyberbullying becomes more of an urgent issue. Children believe they are safe behind a screen. Often, the anonymity of social media platforms makes them think they can say or post whatever they wish without any consequences....
by Emma | Jan 23, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Parents, Pedagogy
Living in a digital age, we may assume that everyone is aware of the dangers of the technology. However, technology is constantly evolving. Therefore, school administrators must stay aware of changes in technology. That way, administrators can work with teachers and...
by Emma | Jan 18, 2018 | Apps, Blog, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Uncategorized
When it comes to creating a password, it can be a hassle to follow all of the guidelines you’ve heard. Some websites want you to have a minimum amount of characters. Others want you to include numbers, capital letters and symbols. The biggest issue for users?...
by Emma | Jan 16, 2018 | Apps, Blog, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Study Skills, Teaching Topics
Technology has become an integral part of teaching and instructing students. It allows them to develop critical thinking skills, learn new concepts and creatively express their own ideas. Technology also enables educators to accommodate the three main learning styles:...
by Emma | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
Whether children and teens are searching Twitter or playing a video game, they face the question of whether or not they should give out personal information. Without guidance, they may not understand why they need to keep some information to themselves. Therefore,...
by Emma | Jan 9, 2018 | Blog, Learning and the Law, Teaching Topics
A teacher’s job extends far beyond classroom instruction. As a teacher, you must ensure the safety and welfare of your students. This can sometimes be tricky, especially when it concerns the possible circumstances of a student’s home life. Sometimes, the only way a...
by Emma | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Parenting, Parents
Many parents fear the moment their child will start surfing the Web by herself, unsupervised. However frightening this may be, it’s undeniable that the internet affects nearly every aspect of our lives today. That includes children’s lives, as they will...
by Emma | Jan 2, 2018 | Apps, Blog, Online Learning, Study Skills, Teaching Topics
The Internet can be a huge distraction for students, but it can also be a huge benefit. Luckily, online and smartphone applications can help students spend their time more efficiently and complete their work more effectively. RescueTime This computer and smartphone...
by Emma | Dec 28, 2017 | Apps, Blog, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Social Media
Every day, we power up our computers to stream music or post that photo from lunch. But all the while, a website or program might be recording our – and our children’s — every digital footstep. That’s a terrifying idea for any parent. And it’s also why it’s so...
