I personally enjoy curriculum design, and the DEL program, especially the Digital Learning EDTC 6102 class has prepared me and inspired me to update my old lessons with ISTE standards, following the Understanding by Design Framework. Project Description The objective of this project is to create a World Language course that will transform the learning […]
ISTE standard for Coaches 4.7, The Digital Citizen Advocate, states: “Coaches model digital citizenship and support educators and students in recognizing the responsibilities and opportunities inherent in living in a digital world.” Performance indicators: 4.7.a. Inspire and encourage educators and students to use technology for civic engagement and to address challenges to improve their communities. […]
Global Collaborative Project When it comes to Global Collaborative, I immediately remembered the first article read on the Zoom blog. This article introduced an international organization called Reach The World. They use Zoom to connect volunteer teachers who went to different countries and share cross-cultural experiences with students back in the United States. Allow students […]
Besides using technology, education is our next best hope in fighting fake news. Teaching students to develop information-literacy skills can help combat fake news as students become savvier netizens.
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The path of digital wisdom involves the ability to use technology to make sound judgments and wise decisions. This post presents a practical plan for digital security education to increase awareness of online security risks among digital natives.
Besides being a Spanish language teacher, for the last three years I have hosted and co-coached a VEX Robotics team. Every time I learn a new ISTE standard, I think of how VEX Robotics exemplifies that standard. ISTE Standard for Educators 3 addresses how “Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in […]
Do the most commonly recommended k-12 student learning focused technology tools include built in capabilities that promote responsible digital use and citizenship? “The crisis caused by COVID-19 has facilitated the creation of alternative and varied environments to search for information, consume content, and create and share content, as well as
As has been noted by many educators at this point in the pandemic, it seems likely that the massive shifts to online teaching/learning that have taken place in the last year have permanently altered attitudes towards, and usage of, educational technology. Though most teachers, students, and families will be eager to return to the physical …
An Integrative Strategy for Advocating Digital Citizenship Through a Creative Writing Workshop
