Technology in Education: Notes from the Closet

A presentation created for Home Grown PD for Coonley faculty.

Five Things Students Should Do to Stay Safe and Secure Online This article was written and published on ISTE's blog in December 2017 As adults we often engage in activities that keep our computers, bank accounts and families safe. Our list of “ to-do’s ” continues to grow as our use of digital technologies increases. While these tasks are rote to us as adults we cannot expect that our students will follow our lead. It is our responsibility as educators to make sure our 21st century learners know how to do more than surf the web and consume media. All educators from classroom teachers to technology coaches and administrators should provide time during the school day to lead the discussion on digital literacy. Here are some ways to make sure our students stay safe and secure online: 1. Teach Students to Conduct Data Mines (on themselves) This should be something that students do every 3-6 months. While many will “Google” their name we need to teach them to dig deeper. Here ...