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17 K-8 Digital Citizenship Topics

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Education is no longer contained within classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Do it the same way parents have always taught students to be safe in their physical neighborhoods: a little bit at a time, with age-appropriate information that’s repeated like a mantra: Dont talk to strangers.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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Parental involvement and open communication also play vital roles. Whether it’s a learning disability, physical impairment, or sensory issue, recognizing these elements will guide you in selecting the right technological tools. First, consider using digital communication tools to maintain open lines with parents.

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Diving Deeper Into the Effects of Smartwatches on Kids, Schools and Families

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These parents think, ‘If there's a school shooting, if there's a lockdown, I want to be able to communicate with my child in that locked down classroom. But while parents focus on physical safety as they hand kids smartwatches, they may not be considering the downsides of starting a digital life so early, according to digital media experts.

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‘We’re Everywhere Now’: How a Speech Language Pathologist Has Seen Her Work Evolve

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The good days, she says, are abundant thanks in great part to her ongoing enthusiasm for and belief in the power of communication in the lives of children and adults. I was talking to many people at that time, and I had a sorority sister in this program called communicative disorders, and that was completely foreign to me.

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Kids Use Play To Communicate. Here’s Why Adults Need To Pay Attention.

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Danny LaBrecque communicates through play at The Nature Preschool at Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, Md. The language of play isn’t just for children. It can also be a tool for adults to process the complex, and it has served me over the years in my work with young children and as a parent.

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If Smart Glasses Are Coming, What Will That Mean for Classrooms?

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Mark Zuckberberg, Meta’s founder and CEO, held up what he described as the first working prototype of Orion, which lets wearers see both the physical world and a computer display hovering in the field of vision. This is the physical world with holograms overlaid on it.” For educators, this might not come as welcome news.

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Exploring the Intersection of Art and STEM Through DIY Projects

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Imagine learning about chemistry by creating a lava lamp or studying physics by building a popsicle stick bridge. Whether its siblings at home or classmates in school, teamwork teaches communication and problem-solving skills that are just as valuable as the project itself. Another big benefit is engagement.

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