Digital Learning
This page houses resources pertaining to digital learning specifically and no platform in particular.
digital Tools
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The K-12 Blueprint by Clarity Innovations houses information about transforming education into the digital world. Their resources include PDFs and PowerPoints that address such topics as increasing engagement, efficient use of time and customized experience. In their own words, "Through a digitalization of the learning experience, both teachers and students are able to improve their skills to create a more engaging and effective education process. Here are the ways that a comprehensive digital transformation approach is dramatically shifting education in today's classrooms." You will want to pick and choose what you need, but it is in an easy to use format.
Microsoft has a host of courses that will help you with online learning. Some of the courses I saw are:
Cyberbullying is a REAL problem and can occur at any age. If they are a member of the human race, they need to instructed on how to conduct themselves online. Here are some great resources on digital citizenship and cyberbullying.
Wide Open School is a powerhouse of distance learning resources from partners across the industries of education and technology. BrainPop, Amplify, Apple, CK-12, Discovery Education and more have contributed FREE resources to this site. They should be one of your first stops in digital learning.
Microsoft has a host of courses that will help you with online learning. Some of the courses I saw are:
- 21st century learning design (sub-topics collaboration, problem solving, self-regulation)
- Accessibility/Special Education and online learning (subtopics include equity and meeting the needs of diverse learners)
- Building Literacy (sub-topics building vocabulary, close reading, visual summarizing)
Cyberbullying is a REAL problem and can occur at any age. If they are a member of the human race, they need to instructed on how to conduct themselves online. Here are some great resources on digital citizenship and cyberbullying.
- Netsmartzkids
- Digital Futures Initiatives
- Microsoft Digital Literacy
- Common Sense Education
- 21 Things for Students
- Be Internet Awesome
- InCtrl (better for grades 4-8)
Wide Open School is a powerhouse of distance learning resources from partners across the industries of education and technology. BrainPop, Amplify, Apple, CK-12, Discovery Education and more have contributed FREE resources to this site. They should be one of your first stops in digital learning.