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Why it’s time to prioritise digital literacy
When we think of literacy, we usually think of the ability to read the words in a book, or to write something down. Despite our increasingly digital world, it i
Why Play Is Important for Digital Literacy
Classroom training is out of fashion because it takes people away from their desk, but sometimes that's precisely what we need to do.
How to Infuse Digital Literacy Throughout the Curriculum
Schools are slow to address digital literacy when they see it as content to cover, not an everyday component of teaching. Jen Carey shows how to change that.
Going Beyond Implementation: How to Craft a Digital Literacy Success Plan
For busy educators with full schedules and limited bandwidth, implementing new digital literacy solutions can be daunting. There are assessments to prep for, standards to meet, costs to cover, and a great deal is asked of the educator when taking on the task of integrating a new program.
Kids can tweet, but many lack digital literacy skills
Sure, teens can text and tweet. But can they read search engine results and pick out reliable digital sources for school work?<br>Probably not.<br>For all the tech savvy that seems to come innatel…
FUNecole: Social-Emotional Learning Meets Computer Science and Digital Literacy
FUNecole, an online learning platform and curriculum from a European-based company, combines social-emotional learning with computer science. It's used in multiple European countries, and might be coming to U.S. schools.
3 money-smart skills you should teach your child earlier than you might think
Start financial literacy lessons early — and I don’t mean as a Freshman in high school. “Parents’ influence on their children’s understanding of money management begins early…before they even start school.”* If you’re a parent, your child will invariably show interest in money before you drop them off for their first day of kindergarten. Your …
How media literacy is critical to saving our democracy
The fact that 80 percent of middle school students in a recent study could not distinguish between fake news and authentic news on the web shows that we, as educators, have to do a better job of te…
5 Things That Will Make You Realize How Important STEM Literacy Is
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Everyone is talking about it. Some people are doing it, but what does it mean to be STEM Literate?
5 things every educator should know about digital equity
Digital equity involves making sure all students have equal access to technology like devices, software and the internet, as well as trained educators to help them navigate those tools. Find out how the digital divide affects students with learning and physical challenges, minorities, girls, and those from low-income and rural communities.
A Bible Bill? Should a Bible literacy program be allowed in public schools?
Bill being talked about would allow public schools to offer a Bible literacy program.
Knowledge is power: Why science and health literacy matters
A generation who understands the fundamentals of health and science could make all the difference.
How to advocate for financial literacy in your child’s school
Children will forever need to know how to handle their money.
Enhancing Emotional Literacy: Tips For Early Childhood Professionals
We know that supporting children’s social and emotional development is key to school readiness and overall healthy growth and development. One critical component of a child’s social and emotional d…
How do Dinosaurs go to School Literacy Unit for Special Education
How do Dinosaurs go to School by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague is the focus of this…
Money talks: Easy tips on building financial literacy with young children
Envision Financial’s Natasha Reid shares tips about talking to children about money and personal finances
What Higher Ed Can Bring to Closing the Digital Divide
Community and technical colleges are particularly well-suited to partnering with governments to bring broadband and digital literacy to underserved urban and rural communities.
What STEM Isn't — Growin'GEERS
Education is a hot bed for buzzwords and phrases: disruptive technology, digital literacy, MOOC, and the list goes on.. Buzzwords are good and bad. They bring attention to items that we need to be aware of (hence the technology reference in every word we listed above), but they also can be misused t
Why coding is not the new literacy
The revolution we've all been waiting for hasn't yet arrived.
4 Ways to Build Emotional Literacy
By teaching students how to identify, process, and communicate their feelings, educators give them a set of tools they can use throughout their lives to calm themselves, navigate conflict, and build stronger relationships.
Literacy & Learning Centers for the Big Kids
Katie McKnight shows how the learning center model can be adapted for middle schoolers, incorporating the essentials of collaborative learning, literacy, more.
