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View ArticleBack-to-School Digital Reading Assignment, #2: Plagiarism
In an age of instant cut and paste, copying the words or ideas of others is easy, so today many students ignore the need to credit sources. According to an August 1, 2010, New York Times article,...
View ArticleBack-to-School Digital Reading Assignment, #3: Teen Cell Phones
For extra insight into the cell phone behavior of your preteen or teenager, take a few minutes to read these 2008 survey results from Harris Interactive, conducted with 2,098 teenagers in the United...
View ArticleNine Back-to-School Technology Tasks
The beginning of a school year is a good time for families to set limits, explain rules, and in general, clarify expectations about technology use. Getting started in the fall, when everyone is off to...
View ArticleHow Quickly Do New Apps Gain Kids’ Attention?
As we get ready to return to school for the 2014-15 academic year, my thoughts turn toward the digital life changes that I’ll observe in the lives of my 21st Century students when we come together in...
View Article5 Digital Parenting Questions to Ask As Your Kids Return to School
Now that we are all returning to school routines, take the time to make a few 21st Century family decisions — choices that can help the device-users in your family grow more careful, thoughtful, and...
View ArticleA Few Back-to-School Posts from the Past
Each year I write a back-to-school post, that challenges parents and educators to think about the ever-changing lives we live as parents and teachers in our increasingly digital world.This year my...
View Article9 Digital Parenting Back-to-School Tips – 2016 (With Printable PDF)
What can parents and teachers do to ensure that digital kids, with their hand-held devices, connected school activities, homework, and other online activities, get off to a good start at the beginning...
View ArticleBack to School: 2019-20 Digital Parenting Checklist
This post includes a downloadable handout. At the beginning of the school year, what can parents and teachers do to ensure that digital kids — with their hand-held devices, connected school activities,...
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