by Emma | May 17, 2018 | Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Media Literacy, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Study Skills, Teachers, Teaching Topics
Plagiarism is not a new issue by any means. However, it is constantly growing and changing. Luckily, the methods for detecting plagiarism are also expanding. It is important to first understand what exactly plagiarism is. Then, you can be prepared to use your own...
by Emma | May 15, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Media Literacy, Pedagogy, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics
According to the Media Literacy Project, “media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media.” Educating our students to be experts in media literacy is the best way to prepare them to be critical, independent thinkers in the real world....
by Emma | May 8, 2018 | Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Study Skills, Teaching Topics
In the United States, 62 million people don’t have access to speedy Internet. Additionally, 16 million people live in rural areas with sparse Internet access. This adds up to almost a quarter of the US population. How can we bring connectivity and digital...
by Emma | May 1, 2018 | Administrators, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Teaching Topics, The Digital Divide
Technology has been around for ages. Even cavemen used sticks and rocks to make life easier. Now, the Internet sits in our pockets. With such vast changes in technology, there will always be those who fall behind the curve. Sometimes, it’s by choice. More often,...
by Emma | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Educational Technology, Pedagogy, Special Needs Students, Teaching Topics
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 13% of people enrolled in public schools receive special education services. Students who are neurodivergent and students who have physical disabilities or learning disabilities deserve a specific kind...
by Emma | Apr 10, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Pedagogy, School Safety, Social Media, Teaching Topics
Many parents feel overwhelmed when it comes to teaching their children about online dangers. Thankfully, several organizations have made it their mission to educate young people and their parents about internet safety. Safe Connects‘ online safety program is a...
