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Join Common Sense Media's webinar on 1-to-1 and Blended Learning: The Essentials (with BrainPop) tomorrow, May 22, 12:30 PST.- May 21, 2013
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Looking for ideas. I know this might sound a bit off the wall. I am teaching a lesson from Common Sense Media about Digital Citizenship for our 5th graders. In the lesson, I am having students create digital superheroes who use their power to help others act safely and responsibly online. I am having a very difficult time creating an example for the class, as I know many of them might struggle with this one. The actual superhero creation is easy, as I'm letting them use a character generator from Marvel's website. But, the characteristics of the superhero are proving difficult to create. Any ideas? I know this might sound strange, and I'm usually very good with the Common Sense Media materials, but I'm struggling with this one.Looking for ideas. I know this might sound a bit off the wall. I am teaching a lesson from Common Sense Media about Digital Citizenship for our 5th graders. In the lesson, I am having students create digital superheroes who use their power to help others act safely and responsibly online. I am having a very difficult time creating an example for the class, as I know many of them might struggle with this one. The actual superhero creation is easy, as I'm letting them use a character generator from Marvel's website. But, the characteristics of the superhero are proving...Show Full Post Show Less- May 21, 2013
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Ms. Symes - Not sure if this is what you are after, but here is another...
http://cpbherofactory.com/- May 21, 2013
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Mr. Quattrone - Both sites are great, but I'm actually looking for the moral characteristics of the superhero as an example to the class. So, in terms of Digital Citizenship we ask the class to come up with some characteristics of their Digital superhero. I'm just looking to get some examples that I can use for the class. I'm drawing a blank.
- May 21, 2013
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Kim Reynolds - Modest - Does not send sext messages
Truthful - does not spread rumors
Friendly/Courteous/Kind - does not say mean things/sticks up for those that others are picking on.
Honest - does not illegally download materials or plagerize
Inquisitive - likes to check multiple sources for information and accuracy- May 21, 2013
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I am "re-posting " this document on evaluating web sites since I corrected a typo! -- May 17, 2013
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Harry Potter themed guide to avoiding plagiarism
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Great resource for parents!- May 15, 2013
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I am interested in web reouces for teaching the topic of internet safety to students in grades K-5. Any websites, links, documents, etc. would be helpful. Thank you!- May 13, 2013
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Dorene Bates - Mrs. Setina, Common Sense Media has a great curriculum for internet safety: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators.
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Amy Bolvari - netsmartzkids.org they have presentations for k-2 and 3-5.
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Mr. Harrison - Dorene has placed the most reliable and fully developed resource on the web on this post. We love Common Sense and the Digital Passport they offer for 3-5.
- May 13, 2013
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Mrs. Hallowes - I use this little video with our Grade 3's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZHq4CQekTY Many of them play with cell phones at home and can access chat rooms via Mixit. I showed the video to our parents at a workshop and the message really hit home.
- May 13, 2013
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Mrs. Brown - This is an excellent resource. http://www.netsmartz.org/Educators
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Mrs. Mackay - This website has resources for K-12, I use them myself in K-6 rooms.
http://www.cybersmart.gov.au- May 13, 2013
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Mrs. Setina - Thank you for the great responses and helpful information, I really appreciate it!
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Mrs. White - I use the Digital Passport part of Common Sense Media for my scheduled 3rd and 4th grade classes. They love it and we have had some great discussions!
- May 14, 2013
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The following link is a great resource for teaching bullying to elementary students. The videos are great to use with students.
- May 13, 2013
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My high school is attempting to re-write the student Acceptable Use Policy to modernize it due to WiFi Technology and the many portable devices available to everyone. Can you guide me to any good resources or examples?
I would also like to have a discussion on how your schools are working with the AUP now that so many schools allow BYOD for stuidents. Question, has this policy been working. Any trouble enforcing it? I would love some feed back- May 10, 2013
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Mr. Marshall - My school permits devices with teacher permission. We use them in the classroom for attached resources, lessons, and motivator tools. It works well. Incorporating technology takes a lot of patience and reinforcement of expectations. I continuously reinforce that using their devices is a privilege, and one that I will revoke if they're off task. I make sure to enforce that I WILL NOT tolerate any pictures of my classroom or students of my classroom online. It's really easy to enforce, Instagram is all public, Twitter is public, and students have no problem ratting out other students on Facebook. I've only had one incident to deal with thus far (student taking webcam pics of herself) and it really reinforced that I'm not messing around when it comes to technology use. Remind them that everything is public and accessible by everyone, teachers included.
Mr. Marshall - My school permits devices with teacher permission. We use them in the classroom for attached resources, lessons, and motivator tools. It works well. Incorporating technology takes a lot of patience and reinforcement of expectations. I continuously reinforce that using their devices is a privilege, and one that I will revoke if they're off task. I make sure to enforce that I WILL NOT tolerate any pictures of my classroom or students of my classroom online. It's really easy to enforce, Instagram is all public, Twitter is public, and students have no problem ratting more... less...- May 10, 2013
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Mrs. Dolan - Thanks for the insight, especially about the pictures.
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Mrs. Cormier - How do you handle students who want to take pics of the notes on the board?
- May 14, 2013
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Mr. Marshall - No problem, I do it myself and post them on Edmodo. I haven't had any student do it this year (7th grade), but my policy would be the same, as long as I don't catch you on something else.
- May 14, 2013
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Attached is a PDF version of a document we use with our students. The links are to websites that are not credible.- May 2, 2013
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Ms. Burgess - Thanks!
- May 3, 2013
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Mr. McAsh - Your are welcome. Some of these sites really make you think to determine that they aren't credible. The online pregnancy test is done last and the students think it is funny, but, we discuss that someone might think that it is possible.... (without offending anyone - Honey Boo Boo comes to mind)
- May 3, 2013
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What "bogus" internet sites are really good to show middle schoolers the importance of evaluating sites? I used to use a Mark Twain site but I can't seem to find it this spring...
- May 2, 2013
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Doris Spencer - my favorite
http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/- May 2, 2013
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Leigh Ann Rhodes - I've used this one in the past.
http://zapatopi.net/afdb/- May 2, 2013
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Mrs. Morales - I'd like to see this too! My son's teacher pulled up 5 websites all related to ankle sprains - one was wikipedia, one was a site selling something for "curing" ankle sprains, one was WebMD and there were two others. It was really helpful for my son (7th grade) to see the difference in the types of information each site provided.
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Ms. Ferry - http://www.philb.com/fakesites.htm and http://www.shsu.edu/~lis_mah/documents/TCEA/h... are ones I have used links off of before
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Mrs. Strubinger - Here's one... An Imaginary War http://tinyurl.com/bbpcky3
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Kim Reynolds - http://www.dhmo.org
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Ms. Stevenson - Here's another to try:
http://teachbytes.com/2012/11/01/test-website...- May 2, 2013
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Ms. Baker - FANTASTIC!!
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Ms. Perrone - http://allaboutexplorers.com Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1942!!
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Mrs. Mitchell - http://www.idiotica.com/cranium/encyclopedia/ - has several bogus articles. I've used it many times. The Civil War one is great for 8th grade. There is also a "Huckleberry Finn" article on the page.
- May 15, 2013
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I found this youtube video that I really like. It is very concrete way to show that bullying hurts. Tell me what you think.- Apr 30, 2013
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Mrs. Adkison - Great message!
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Mrs. Boyd - Wonderful visual!
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Ms. Horst - I know I think they made this so concrete/visual that young kids can really understand.
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Mr. Licano - Muchas gracias por compartir
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Mrs. Healy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15nJtRgjPZI
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Mrs. Healy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgidfFs-j4M
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Mrs. Healy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JfLX86uyEA
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Mrs. Healy - Try these videos out. We used them for K-5 students. Some are good for upper elementary and some for lower elementary.
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Ms. Horst - Thanks I will!
- May 7, 2013
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I don't believe we should conflate using proper grammar on Edmodo with digital citizenship, yet often I hear the two ideas combined. I encourage students to communicate however possible ... Ideas?- Apr 28, 2013
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Will Urich - Using proper grammar sounds more of like an aesthetic than, let's say, an ethic to me. Digital Citzenship is equal parts philosophical ethic as it is tech savvyness.
- Apr 28, 2013
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Coach Haack - great ... so can we get it removed from the digital citizenship print out then ?
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Will Urich - I'm not sure - I'll have to ask about that for you. The aesthetic point aside, I think having good grammar is key to this site, and academic discourse in general, working harmoniously.
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Coach Haack - Sure, but what's that have to do with good citizenship? I have students that have no parents, are homeless, and struggle to eat every day, but enjoy hopping on to Edmodo where they can ask "wutz da homework Haack?" ... I am pretty sure that is stellar citizenship.
- Apr 28, 2013
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Will Urich - Those are great points, Coah Haack - your students' will to learn and to positively take charge of their academic careers is a powerful statement. It sounds like they, and you, are already great digital citizens. I tend to think that the point about grammar is to positively reinforce the notion that, regardless of what adverse situation a student, parent or teacher is facing, that their words carry weight and respect outside of their context. To put that in a different way: By reinforcing simple good habits for speech, a student is more prepared to be set up for success in their life where speech is crucial. It's a minor point, in light of the context of their adversities, but your students will be set up for greater success (coupled with their admirable will to learn and achieve) if they can show to others examples of sound grammatical foundations and methods of speaking. The point of digital citizenship is not to disparage or discourage people from learning - it is to simply suggest that certain habits can only help along the way.
Will Urich - Those are great points, Coah Haack - your students' will to learn and to positively take charge of their academic careers is a powerful statement. It sounds like they, and you, are already great digital citizens. I tend to think that the point about grammar is to positively reinforce the notion that, regardless of what adverse situation a student, parent or teacher is facing, that their words carry weight and respect outside of their context. To put that in a different way: By reinforcing simple good habits for speech, a student is more prepared to be set up for success more... less...- Apr 28, 2013
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Coach Haack - Yes, but there are studies which demonstrate that creating spellings where one does not know one assists in learning how to spell. Similarly, this can be extended to grammar. I simply cannot print out or support anything that speaks against using slang, text talk, or colloquial English to reach out and communicate with a teacher about math questions. Code switching is necessary and students are learning that skill throughout Secondary school in English class. If the President came to visit us, I would stress using the formal register, however, on Edmodo I encourage them to communicate with me about mathematics in any fashion. I also think it is ironic that a site built on strengths of the youth movement (social networking) discourages certain parts of that movement. Additionally, another relevant issue is that I teach math, therefore, when a student has the courage to ask about a math problem, I am not going to criticize the standard English of the manner in which they asked the question (or as you say, reinforce a good habit), rather, I am going to answer the question. In this context I prefer to lead by example, i.e., by writing my own posts and answering their posts properly. In short, proper grammar should be part of a certain teacher's English class, but not necessarily my mathematics class, and therefore it is odd that it would be included in digital citizenship in general. Aesthetics and ethics should not frame the issue, moreover, since the issue in question is citizenship and what should be required for it to be exemplified in its proper form, and what should be encouraged of the members of the digital civic body that is Edmodo. If our desire is to encourage learning then how can we exclude (or encourage as you may argue) partial participation while they are still mastering communication itself? Furthermore, it is well known that asking for the effort to be made to communicate properly, out of the context of the English environment, is pedantic and discouraging to students. I send my firm and resolute dissent with regard to this issue. Let me be clear, I promote teaching standard English, but I do not think that it should be taught as a general requirement, a best practice, or in any regard whatsoever as it pertains to the "general use" of Edmodo, but only as a part of English teacher's Edmodo groups and classes.
Coach Haack - Yes, but there are studies which demonstrate that creating spellings where one does not know one assists in learning how to spell. Similarly, this can be extended to grammar. I simply cannot print out or support anything that speaks against using slang, text talk, or colloquial English to reach out and communicate with a teacher about math questions. Code switching is necessary and students are learning that skill throughout Secondary school in English class. If the President came to visit us, I would stress using the formal register, however, on Edmodo I encourage them more... less...
Sincerely,
Coach Haack- Apr 28, 2013
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Ms. Slattery - Just like students have to be aware of how they should tailor their language based on their audience offline, they need to be aware of it online as well. I treat Edmodo as an academic forum and expect students to post academically. I want them to learn that communicating with others in professional settings (either a job or in college) isn't the same as a text to your buddy. Also whenever they post online somewhere where it could be traced back to them by a college or employer, they should assume that it will be and use language that speaks favorably on them. Knowing that what you put online is public and permanent are definitely elements of digital citizenship. If you are just letting them email you questions and don't care about their grammar at all, that is your choice, and I see the points that you are making. But will they recognize the difference when it comes time to email their boss or a professor in the future? I am not a "grammar nazi" going around correcting grammar all of the time, but I do make that a clear expectation.
Ms. Slattery - Just like students have to be aware of how they should tailor their language based on their audience offline, they need to be aware of it online as well. I treat Edmodo as an academic forum and expect students to post academically. I want them to learn that communicating with others in professional settings (either a job or in college) isn't the same as a text to your buddy. Also whenever they post online somewhere where it could be traced back to them by a college or employer, they should assume that it will be and use language that speaks favorably on them. Knowing that more... less...- Apr 28, 2013
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Coach Haack - They are already "employed" by me, and I allow code switching in the right context, and disapprove of it in the wrong context.
- Apr 29, 2013
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Mr. Vales - I would rather suggest that Online Citizenship, as in the "real" world, would include using language appropriate to the setting and recognizing the difference. Recognizing the difference (and, conversly, evaluating websites and information, based on the language used) would be a responsible act of a digital citizen.
Mr. Vales - I would rather suggest that Online Citizenship, as in the "real" world, would include using language appropriate to the setting and recognizing the difference. Recognizing the difference (and, conversly, evaluating websites and information, based on the language used) would be a responsible act of a digital citizen.
Knowing that the language used on your hip-hop blog needs to be different than your letter to an online editor is part of responsible communication. This is even more important when students and all users of technology realize that whatever is written online is permanent.
Knowing that the language used on your hip-hop blog needs to be different than your letter to an online editor is part of responsible communication. This is even more important when students and all users of technology realize that whatever is written more... less...- Apr 30, 2013
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Coach Haack - So then the question matures ... How is Edmodo defined on that continuum? And does it vary within Edmodo? Thanks for the very meaningful input.
- Apr 30, 2013
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Check out these Science Song Videos that were highlighted on XL 106.7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2CKrHOUfIs
http://www.commoncorerap.com- Apr 25, 2013
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Hi, I'm an elementary school counselor in VA . I am excited about digital citizenship and all it has to offer. However, I'm new and I'm trying to discover how to utilize this resource. Any suggestions where I should start?
- Apr 19, 2013
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Mr. Webb - http://www.edmodo.com/publisher/digitalcitize...
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Mr. Dobbie - Play the games on digital passport....you'll see.
- Apr 19, 2013
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Common Sense Media - Thanks for the Digital Passport shout-out Mr. Dobbie! Ms. Horst, here's a link to our free interactive game for grades 3-5 http://www.digitalpassport.org
- Apr 19, 2013
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Ms. Horst - wow Thanks for all the great suggestions!
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Valerie "Terry" Ellis - Good idea! Terry Ellis, Florida
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Mr. Easton - Love it! Karl. Sydney
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Kelly Mendoza - Great example! This would be a great example to use with Common Sense Media's lesson Rating Websites (3-5) http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/les...
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Mrs. McFarlin - I love this and have used it with my students. I follow up with the YouTube video clip: Making of Penguins.
- Apr 25, 2013
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Check out our Edmodo community for a sneak peek of action plans, video and classroom posters from our 1-to-1 Essentials Program. Questions? Ask away!
- Apr 10, 2013
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Mr. Dobbie - 1-1 is really only needed for individual online evaluation. I recommend 1 device for groups of 3 or 4 students, so they are more inclined to discuss in person as they explore and learn about a topic together.
- Apr 10, 2013
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Hi, I am teaching some classes about digital citizenship. I have been using Commonsensemedia.org for the lessons. Has anyone used this site? If so, I have a question about the unit breakdown. For instance, unit 1-3 span the grades K-2. Does that mean that unit 1 is K, unit2 is for grade 1, and unit 3 is for grade 2? The curriculum overview states that each unit builds off the last, but I can't see how 2nd graders would benefit off some of the unit 1 lessons.
- Apr 8, 2013
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Mrs. Bastian - On the website you can pick specifically by grade level for topic and complete a unit for the specific topic but you have to be a registered user on the site.
- Apr 8, 2013
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Common Sense Media - Hi Mr. Quattrone! Thanks for checking out our resources. Our three units can be scaffolded throughout a grade band if all grades (e.g., K, 1, and 2) are addressing digital citizenship OR an individual grade can tackle all fifteen lessons as ordered in the three units. And of course, this is just a suggested sequence! Hope that clears it up, but if not, please get in touch - I'd be happy to help walk you through! schools@commonsense.org
- Apr 10, 2013
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Motivate your students for the assessment!!!
I started posting this link only a few days ago and the response has been wonderful. In case you missed it the first time around here it is again.
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I started posting this link only a few days ago and the response has been wonderful. In case you missed it the first time around here it is again.
Over 5,000 hits in only 5 days!!!
Hope you and your students enjoy this as much as we did putting it together.
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Digital citizenship educators! Have you been looking for a one-stop shop to help you integrate digital literacy and citizenship in a 1:1 environment? Check out our new (free!) 1:1 Essentials Program. From AUPs to lessons, to care and maintenance, everything your school needs to implement a successful 1:1 tablet, iPad, or BYOD program.
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Does anyone have a schedule template for a three subject rotary system? If so, could I have a copy of it?- Apr 3, 2013
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Connect with other educators to discuss best practices and tips for teaching students about digital citizenship. Check out the Collection area for the Digital Citizenship Starter Kit!
Kindergarten - 12th
Ms. Garza - Don't know if this helps but here you go. http://www.superheronation.com/2008/06/04/lis...