Technology in Education: Notes from the Closet

 Happy #SaferInternetDay! This is a reprint of a blog post originally written for ISTE . As adults, we do everything possible to keep our computers, bank accounts and families safe. Our list of  to-dos  continues to grow as our use of digital technologies increases. While these tasks are rote to most adults, we can’t expect that our students will follow our lead.   It is our responsibility as educators to make sure learners know how to do more than surf the web and consume media. All educators — from classroom teachers to technology coaches and school administrators — should lead the discussion on digital literacy. Here are some ways to make sure our students  stay safe and secure online : Teach students to conduct data mines (on themselves). Students should do this every 3-6 months. While many will Google their names, we need to teach them to dig deeper. Here are some general guidelines to follow: Log out of internet browsers before searching (staying logged in can affect the results)