Facebook Changes Privacy Settings for Teens
The linked article above highlights changes in privacy settings for teens (13-17). As always with social media, it is important to stay current with changes to keep users safe online. Many social media companies do not share these changes with their users. Consider sharing this information about Facebook changes with parents, students and other professionals to help stay current with social media.
Edutopia News: Help Students to Know How to Navigate Online
Thank you to Vera Weber for sharing more information about Digital Citizenship and Digital Resources. Check out the wealth of information in the titled link above.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
District Wide Information
Oct. 21-25 is Cyber Behavior Awareness Week
In conjunction with Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, this week is Cyber Behavior Awareness Week. The linked title brings you to a website in addition to the Stay Safe Online website. As we continue to integrate technology into our teaching, staying safe online or other related awareness topics should also be integrated. Add these to your resources available to students and parents.
In conjunction with Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, this week is Cyber Behavior Awareness Week. The linked title brings you to a website in addition to the Stay Safe Online website. As we continue to integrate technology into our teaching, staying safe online or other related awareness topics should also be integrated. Add these to your resources available to students and parents.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
District Wide Information
Brainscape
I discovered Brainscape a couple of weeks ago. This is an iOS app and website based tool where students learn vocabulary using flashcard that repeat based on Confidence Based Repetition (CBR). How does this make Brainscape different than regular flashcards? Once Brainscape shows the correct answer, the student is asked to rate the likelihood of remembering it forever in a scale of 1-5. 1 indicates "no confidence" and 5 indicates complete confidence. It also provides stats to show how well the user has mastered the terms.
I have included Brainscape research information and Brainscape FAQs for more information. This is a free app and website unless you are interested in an education account to set up flashcards for your students or want to purchase a license for a premium subject. Know that your students may create their own flashcards for free.
My daughter has tried Brainscape to learn Spanish vocabulary and has found it to be a fantastic tool to help her in studying. She feels it could help her with Anatomy and Physiology terms and possibly math formulas too.
I discovered Brainscape a couple of weeks ago. This is an iOS app and website based tool where students learn vocabulary using flashcard that repeat based on Confidence Based Repetition (CBR). How does this make Brainscape different than regular flashcards? Once Brainscape shows the correct answer, the student is asked to rate the likelihood of remembering it forever in a scale of 1-5. 1 indicates "no confidence" and 5 indicates complete confidence. It also provides stats to show how well the user has mastered the terms.
I have included Brainscape research information and Brainscape FAQs for more information. This is a free app and website unless you are interested in an education account to set up flashcards for your students or want to purchase a license for a premium subject. Know that your students may create their own flashcards for free.
My daughter has tried Brainscape to learn Spanish vocabulary and has found it to be a fantastic tool to help her in studying. She feels it could help her with Anatomy and Physiology terms and possibly math formulas too.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
District Wide Information
October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Bullying continues with verbal, written and internet formats. We, as educators, need to have a zero tolerance policy regarding bullying. Since October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month below are some fantastic resources to provide some ideas to raise awareness to stop bullying.
We have over 200 books available in the media centers regarding bullying. Ask the media assistant in your building if you would like to check out a book to read and generate a discussion about bullying in your class.
Stomp Out Bullying
Stomp Out Bullying Educators Page
StopBullying.gov
Resources for Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Bullying continues with verbal, written and internet formats. We, as educators, need to have a zero tolerance policy regarding bullying. Since October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month below are some fantastic resources to provide some ideas to raise awareness to stop bullying.
We have over 200 books available in the media centers regarding bullying. Ask the media assistant in your building if you would like to check out a book to read and generate a discussion about bullying in your class.
Stomp Out Bullying
Stomp Out Bullying Educators Page
StopBullying.gov
Resources for Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
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