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Digital literacy

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Resources for Identifying Fake News and Evaluating Online Sources

Teaching students how to identify fake news is a daunting task since many adults continue to struggle with this skill. It is imperative that we teach these essential digital literacy skills to students so they automatically think critical y before clicking, sharing, and assuming what they see online is true. I've rounded up some resources and lessons for teaching students how to evaluate information online and identify fake news. 1. iCivics Fake News Literacy Unit Thank you to a member of…

Teaching Digital Citizenship: 10 Internet Safety Tips For Students (With Cyber Safety Posters)

Want some clear tips on how to approach digital citizenship and internet safety in the classroom? This post is full of resources including a set of free cyber safety posters with tips for your students. Make cyber safety education easy and keep your students safe, happy, and ethical online,

Fake News: Recommendations - Media Literacy Clearinghouse

If you read any news story about "fake news" in the past four years, you no doubt came across the phrase "media literacy." From the various news stories and blog posts, I have compiled the following recommendations and advice. (NOTE: lesson plans, handouts and related videos are posted near the…

DIGITAL LITERACY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Check out this curated collection of our favorite computer science lessons as a start to helping your students become global digital citizens.

Techie Books

In 2016 I wrote a blog post about 10 Techie Themed Read Aloud Books and my list keeps growing! I wanted to compile all of the elementary picture books arranged by topic in one area. Let me know if you have any recommendations we can add to this list! **All links are Amazon affiliate links** Also be sure to check out my post: 5 Reasons to Use Technology Themed Picture Books to Help Reinforce Digital Citizenship. *If you are unable to view the Amazon widgets below, try installing an Ad Blocker…

Teaching Kids About Digital Footprints And Online Reputations

This post breaks down how to teach students about digital footprints. You can also find 10 important things to know about digital footprints summarised in a poster.

Why Your Students Need Online Discussion Boards and How to Create One - Study All Knight

Teachers can use learning management systems (Google Classroom, Blackboard, Edmodo, Canvas) to create online discussion boards for their students.

TEACHING DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP ALL YEAR IN THE CLASSROOM

Teaching digital citizenship and keeping students in the classroom safe online (and off of course!) is a priority for teachers when using iPads, Google Apps, and other devices & websites in the classroom. While even the best laid digital citizenship plans can lay the foundation, teachers need to continue revisiting topics and guiding students all year. I'm sharing some tips and lesson ideas plus I've teamed up with my Tech with Us Community to bring you more must-read ideas for teaching…

Resources for Identifying Fake News and Evaluating Online Sources

Teaching students how to identify fake news is a daunting task since many adults continue to struggle with this skill. It is imperative that we teach these essential digital literacy skills to students so they automatically think critical y before clicking, sharing, and assuming what they see online is true. I've rounded up some resources and lessons for teaching students how to evaluate information online and identify fake news. 1. iCivics Fake News Literacy Unit Thank you to a member of…