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These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why

eSchool News

As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks, Macs and iPads in the classroom are becoming commonplace. Teachers access quiz results to know before their next class how well each student understands the concepts they’re teaching.

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Teaching digital citizenship across the whole curriculum

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According to Common Sense Media’s study “ Zero to Eight: Children’s Media Use in America ,” the percentage of children ages eight and under who’ve used a mobile device nearly doubled from 2011 to 2013, from 38 percent to 72 percent. What’s more, about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device.

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12 districts honored for their innovative digital curriculum transition strategies

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At the Learning Counsel’s Annual Gathering and National Awards event, twelve leading districts were recognized for their vision and innovation in integrating digital curriculum and technology into their teaching and learning process. Next page: The 12 winning districts for innovative digital curriculum strategies).

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The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL

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The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth grade students, available beginning in January of 2021. Surveys reveal the average age kids get cell phones is ten years old, and exposure to mobile devices begins at a much younger age.

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Blended Learning: Designing a Whole Group Rotation with StudySync

Catlin Tucker

Given that an increasing number of students have access to devices in their classrooms, thanks to 1:1 initiatives and mobile device carts, it is not necessary to send students to a lab, or separate space, for online learning. Instead, an entire class can rotation between online and offline activities together in a single space.

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Speak Up 2020: A look at digital learning and transformation

eSchool News

The research surveyed more than 136,000 K-12 students, teachers, and parents, focused on what digital learning looked like during the pandemic, and revealed potential emerging transformation evidence. The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks.

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Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

eSchool News

There is currently no standardized cyber safety curriculum being taught in primary, elementary or intermediate schools. Cyber Legends intends to change that with engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons, masked as a fun video game. Cyber Legends also comes with tons of free resources to help teachers, parents, and children.