by Emma | Jan 12, 2023 | Blog, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Social Media, Teaching Topics, Technology
Technology is central in today’s classroom. In a special report, Education Week states that “[I]t might not be a tectonic shift yet, but the changes taking place in the K-12 tech landscape as a result of the coronavirus school closures are real and...
by Emma | Dec 15, 2022 | Apps, Creative Learning, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Teaching Topics, Technology
Most schools require teachers to integrate technology into their lesson plans. This ensures that students acquire the technological skills they need. When looking at these tools on the internet, teachers should consider how they can help students learn new material in...
by Emma | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Safe Learning Environment, School Counselors, Teaching Topics
One of the most serious public health problems today is the use of alcohol among teens. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, youth between the ages of 12 and 20 often binge drink. Since brain development occurs up to the age of 30 (or...
by Emma | Oct 13, 2022 | Administrators, Blog, Digital Citizenship, Educational Technology, Online etiquette, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Social-Emotional Learning, Teaching Topics, Technology
Traditional models of school behavior management focus on responding to inappropriate student behavior. However, evidence shows this isn’t always effective. As a result, several schools have moved to a preventative model. Positive Behavioral Interventions &...
by Annika Bastian | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Creative Learning, Cyberbullying, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Social Learning, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Schools encourage teachers to include technology in the classroom while engaging students through creative projects. Using multimedia design in the classroom provides students with skills for their future by integrating technology and creativity. Additionally, studies...
by Emma | Aug 4, 2022 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
We all know that teens and tweens watch YouTube influencers, but how much influence do they really have? More than one might think. For example, Company magazine saw an 87% increase in traffic to their website after Zoella, a popular YouTuber, appeared on the cover....
