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  • Messenger Kids: Pros and Cons of the Communication App

    Posted on April 26, 2020January 1, 2021
    Messenger Kids is a video calling and messaging app from Facebook. It's recently become available in many countries worldwide, but is it right for your child or students? Let's weigh up the pros and cons.

    Messenger Kids is a video calling and messaging app from Facebook. It’s recently become available in many countries worldwide, but is it right for your child or students? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons.

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  • A Beginner’s Guide To Copyright And Creative Commons (Simple Explanation For Teachers And Students)

    Posted on January 20, 2020

    Teachers, are you confused by terms like copyright, public domain, and Creative Commons? You don’t need to be a legal expert to master the basics. Find out what these terms mean and how to teach them in the classroom.

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  • Teaching Digital Citizenship: 10 Internet Safety Tips For Students (With Posters)

    Posted on March 12, 2019January 1, 2021
    Teaching Digital Citizenship: 10 Internet Safety Tips For Students (With Posters) Kathleen Morris

    Digital citizenship education is increasingly important. We want to empower students of all ages to use technology safely, enjoyably, ethically, and purposefully. This post outlines a 4 step approach to covering digital citizenship education, whatever your level of experience. There’s also a set of 11 posters for your classroom.

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  • Free Images, Copyright, And Creative Commons: A Simple Guide For Students And Teachers

    Posted on October 21, 2018August 21, 2020
    Need images for your digital work but not sure where to find them? Learn how to easily and ethically find quality images for students and teachers. You might also be interested in my eBook which clearly explains copyright, Creative Commons, and free images. It includes posters for the primary and high school classroom. Kathleen Morris

    Need images for your digital work but not sure where to find them? Learn how to easily and ethically find quality images for students and teachers. You might also be interested in my eBook which clearly explains copyright, Creative Commons, and free images. It includes posters for the primary and high school classroom.

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  • Are Your Students Sharing and Amplifying Their Learning?

    Posted on July 10, 2018January 1, 2021
    There are many different ways that students and teachers can document their learning online -- blogging, podcasts, videos, G Suites, the list goes on. Beyond sharing, there are things teachers and students can do to really amplifying the learning experience. This post offers some reflections and ideas on how to do this.

    I’ve been reading about documenting learning with sharing and amplifying in mind. Perhaps sharing online isn’t enough and there are things teachers and students can do to really amplifying the learning experience. I offer some reflections and ideas on how to do this.

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  • Teaching Children About Digital Footprints and Online Reputations (With Student Poster)

    Posted on June 12, 2018January 1, 2021
    Learn how to teach students of any age about digital footprints. There are lesson ideas and activities plus a printable poster that summarises 10 important things to know about digital footprints. Kathleen Morris | Primary Tech

    This post breaks down how to teach students about digital footprints. You can also find 10 important things to know about digital footprints summarised in a poster.

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  • Student Blogging Challenge Guest Post: Digital Citizenship

    Posted on November 11, 2017December 4, 2017
    Students holding a globe

    This is a guest post for the classes and students participating in the Student Blogging Challenge. It offers a choice of three activities to learn about digital citizenship. Even if your students aren’t taking part in the challenge, they are welcome to try the activities and leave a comment!

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  • Teaching Digital Citizenship: 10 Internet Safety Tips for Students

    Posted on November 1, 2017May 25, 2018
    Teaching Digital Citizenship: 10 Internet Safety Tips For Students (With Posters) Kathleen Morris

    Digital citizenship education is increasingly important. We want our students to be safe, happy and ethical online; just as we do in the offline world. I have outlined some tips on how to approach digital citizenship education, along with resources such as a poster for your classroom.

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  • Internet Safety Posters for Teachers, Students, Schools, and Parents

    Posted on November 8, 2012July 25, 2018

    Last updated July, 2018. Scroll down to find free internet safety posters.  Back in the days when technology lived in a computer lab, students were often advised on the narrow topics of cyber safety/internet safety as well as cyberbullying. While still vital concepts, changes in technology use have given rise to a broader range of […]

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