Tag Archives: digital citizenship

Free Resources Supporting Digital Citizenship

Digital Respons-Ability is committed to creating smart and savvy digital citizenship and empowered parents. We want to help all students and families be safe and responsible online. Please use and share these free digital citizenship resources. Digital Respons-Ability is a … Continue reading

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Media Power Youth Receives Nonprofit Impact Award

Mary Vallier-Kaplan, Dennis Beaulieu and Media Power Youth were recognized with Nonprofit Impact Awards at an event hosted by the NH Center for Nonprofits to celebrate the impact of the nonprofit sector in New Hampshire. “The Nonprofit Impact Awards celebrate … Continue reading

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#PrivacyAware January 28 is Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day may not sound like the most exciting event to add to your calendar, but it serves as a hugely important reminder of the value of security. January 28 is the big day, and there has never been … Continue reading

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6 Pillars to Successfully Integrate Technology In Your 1:1 Classroom

Inspired By Gary Spracklen of Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy (IPACA), United Kingdom The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) conducted a study on the correlation between test performance and technology usage in the classroom.  In the last … Continue reading

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Why Technology Matters in Education

In the last few years, education technology has grown from an innovative new trend to a key component of the modern classroom. Technology prepares students to be competitive in today’s workforce – and for the jobs of tomorrow that don’t … Continue reading

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Is Your Digital Citizenship Program Up to Snuff?

Avishai Teicher/Flickr CC-by-2.5 via Commons Digital Citizenship Week is officially celebrated every October — but it’s never too late for school leaders to review and reflect on how educators are addressing digital citizenship. Since it was coined more than a … Continue reading

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Here are 17 ways to ruin Thanksgiving with Technology

Happy Thanksgiving from the Office of Educational Technology This weekend marks the start of the holiday sprint. The coming weeks will be chockfull of gatherings with friends and family, involving copious amounts of food, booze, and the mixed warmth and … Continue reading

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Resources for Digital Citizenship Week: October 18 – 24

Grown-ups dread it. Kids need it. It’s time to have The Talk. You don’t want kids learning about the birds and the bees on the playground. And when it comes to navigating social media, online games, smartphones, and the Internet, … Continue reading

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14 Social Media Tips for Teachers

The Do’s and Don’ts for Teachers on Social Media eLearning Infographics  http://elearninginfographics.com/dos-donts-teachers-social-media-infographic/

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The Impact of Social Media on Journalism

If you think Social Media doesn’t have an impact, or doesn’t matter, think again!  The Guardian launched a new media campaign for “open journalism”.  Watch this new television advertisement from The Guardian about how the Three Little Pigs fairytale would … Continue reading

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