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<description><![CDATA[October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is no longer relegated to the playground or the neighborhood. It now regularly...]]></description>
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<p>October is <a href="https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/">National Bullying Prevention Month</a>. Bullying is no longer relegated to the playground or the neighborhood. It now regularly happens in the cyberworld. Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it.</p>
<p>In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying. She believed her tormentors’ horrid insults, never thought she could find a way to stop them, and killed herself. She’s not the only one. In fact, according to <a href="https://www.stopbullying.gov/">StopBullying.gov,</a> 52 percent of young people report being cyberbullied and over half of them don’t report it to their parents.</p>
<p>Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. But what about cyberbullying? Wikipedia defines “cyberbullying” as:</p>
<blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>the use of information technology to repeatedly harm or harass other people in a deliberate manner</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p>Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>How serious is </strong><strong>it?</strong></span><span id="more-73993"></span></p>
<p><em>The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center </em>estimates that nearly 30 percent of American youth are either a bully or a target of bullying.<em> </em>7% of high school students commit suicide, some because of cyberbullying:</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>On October 7, 2003, Ryan Halligan committed suicide by hanging himself [after being cyberbullied by high school classmates]. His body was found later by his older sister.</em></p>
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<p><span id="more-59826"></span>It gets worse every year as the Internet plays an increasingly dominant part in student lives at home and school. Exponentially worse. Because this crime is hidden in the vastness of the world wide web, the bully considers themselves anonymous, hiding behind their handles and fake profiles, making it difficult to find the guilty parties. As a result, too often, everyone thinks someone else is responsible for stopping it. Parents think they’re invading their child’s privacy by monitoring social media accounts and teachers think they don’t have enough time to monitor school-related virtual meeting places. What makes it even harder to identify and less likely to solve is that students often are reluctant to ask for help.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Effects of Cyberbullying</strong></span></p>
<p>Kids who are cyberbullied are more likely to:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>use alcohol and drugs</em></li>
<li><em>skip school</em></li>
<li><em>experience in-person bullying</em></li>
<li><em>be unwilling to attend school</em></li>
<li><em>receive poor grades</em></li>
<li><em>have lower self-esteem</em></li>
<li><em>have more health problems</em></li>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>What you can do</strong></span></p>
<p>There are steps parents and teachers can take to prevent cyberbullying from starting. Discuss this topic with your child (or students) every year, starting as soon as they use multi-player games (often as young as second grade). You think they’re OK because you disabled the online access — think again. These clever digital natives take figuring out how to circumvent your protections as a challenge. Once the emotional damage is done, it’s difficult to undo.</p>
<p>Here are great resources to start or continue your discussions. Be sure to preview them to see if they suit your children or student group. Some are pretty sad:</p>
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<p>Here are some digital resources you can use in your classroom. <a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/cyberbullying/">Click here to update the list:</a></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZXY-yweYDg">Calling my Childhood Bully</a>–a video (7 min.)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be6gjjWdUw4">Cyberbully</a>–90-minute movie</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/lYytzjmeyQU">Cyberbullying–You’re not Alone</a> — Hector’s World</li>
<li><a href="http://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying">Cyberbullying-</a>-geared for 5th grade and up; includes common questions students may ask and answers</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html">Cyberbullying—what is it</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oGFh0mwrjM&lr=1">Think Time: How Does Cyberbullying Affect You-</a>-a hard-hitting short video that hits all the important points of cyberbullying</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/6ctd75a7_Yw">What is Cyberbullying?</a> from Commonsense Media</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>How complicated is it to make the right decisions for students, that are supported by parents, and doable in the time frame you have? The Ask a Tech Teacher team has some ideas:</em></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>The Art of Making Smarter Decisions in the Classroom</strong></h1>
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<p>Every teacher makes hundreds of small and big decisions every day — which activity to start with, how to group students, or when to adjust a lesson plan. These decisions shape how well students learn and how engaged they feel. Yet many teachers admit they rely mostly on instinct and experience when making those choices.</p>
<p>The challenge is that classrooms change constantly. What works for one group of students may not work for another. Relying only on memory or routine can make it hard to see what truly improves learning outcomes. The good news is that smarter classroom decisions don’t depend on expensive tools or complex systems. They begin with simple habits that help teachers observe, reflect, and act on what’s actually happening in their classrooms.</p>
<p>Smarter decision-making is not about perfection; it’s about awareness. When teachers start to notice patterns, ask the right questions, and test small changes, they begin to understand what drives real learning. This article explores how educators can make clearer, more confident decisions using practical, everyday strategies that keep students—and their needs—at the center.<span id="more-74057"></span></p>
<h2><strong>1. Rethinking How Decisions Are Made in Education</strong></h2>
<p>Many teachers make decisions quickly because time is short. Lessons move fast, and there’s little space to analyze what’s working. But smart decision-making starts with slowing down enough to question how choices are made in the first place.</p>
<p>It helps to ask: <em>Why did I choose this method? What evidence tells me it’s effective?</em> When teachers pause to think about the reasoning behind their actions, they begin to spot patterns and assumptions. For example, a teacher might always use group work to boost engagement but may realize that certain students actually learn better with quiet, independent time.</p>
<p>This process of reviewing decisions shares the same mindset found in <a href="https://www.sap.com/resources/role-of-business-analytics-in-driving-change">business analytics</a>, where understanding the “why” behind outcomes leads to better strategies. Rethinking decisions doesn’t mean overcomplicating things—it means being intentional. When teachers link their choices to a clear goal, every decision becomes easier to justify and adjust later.</p>
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<h2><strong>2. Using Student Feedback as Real-Time Insight</strong></h2>
<p>Students are the most direct source of information about what’s working in a classroom. Asking them how they feel about a lesson, what they found confusing, or what they enjoyed most can reveal important insights that might not show up in test scores.</p>
<p>Feedback doesn’t have to be formal. It can be as simple as asking students to rate their understanding on a scale of one to five or write one thing they learned and one question they still have. This quick input helps teachers see where adjustments are needed before small problems turn into bigger gaps.</p>
<p>When teachers treat feedback as an ongoing conversation, students feel more involved in their learning. They understand that their opinions matter, and teachers gain the information needed to make timely, effective changes.</p>
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<h2><strong>3. Tracking Small Data That Matters</strong></h2>
<p>In education, the term “data” often feels overwhelming. But teachers don’t need massive spreadsheets or complex systems to make informed choices. Tracking <a href="https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/data-science/difference-between-small-data-and-big-data/">small data</a>—like attendance, participation, or assignment completion—can be just as valuable.</p>
<p>For instance, noticing that a particular class performs better after shorter lectures or that engagement drops after lunchtime can guide better scheduling or activity planning. These small observations build over time and reveal trends that intuition might miss.</p>
<p>The key is consistency. When teachers jot down short notes after lessons or review classroom behavior patterns weekly, they create a record that shows what’s working. Over time, this helps them base decisions on actual evidence rather than assumptions.</p>
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<h2><strong>4. Making Collaboration Part of the Process</strong></h2>
<p>Teaching can feel isolating, especially when every classroom operates differently. Yet, some of the best ideas for decision-making come from sharing experiences with other teachers. Collaboration allows educators to see how others handle similar challenges and what methods they’ve found useful.</p>
<p>Peer observations, team discussions, and collaborative planning sessions can reveal new approaches that an individual teacher might overlook. Sometimes, a colleague’s perspective helps identify a small adjustment that makes a big difference.</p>
<p>When schools encourage open dialogue, teachers feel supported, not judged. Shared problem-solving leads to more consistent and informed decisions across classrooms, creating a stronger learning environment for everyone involved.</p>
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<h2><strong>5. Connecting Classroom Goals to Real Learning Outcomes</strong></h2>
<p>Many classroom decisions go wrong when goals are unclear. Teachers often plan activities based on routine rather than outcome. Setting clear goals at the start of each lesson helps align teaching methods with actual learning results.</p>
<p>For example, if the goal is to improve critical thinking, then asking students to analyze a short text might be more effective than assigning multiple-choice questions. The activity should always serve the goal, not the other way around.</p>
<p>Teachers can also check whether students are achieving those goals through short reflections or quizzes. This quick review shows if the method worked or if it needs a small change. Clear objectives make decision-making simpler because every choice has a direct purpose.</p>
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<h2><strong>6. Creating a Habit of Continuous Learning</strong></h2>
<p>Smarter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision-making">decision-making</a> improves when teachers keep learning. Staying updated on new research, teaching strategies, and learning technologies gives educators a broader set of tools to draw from.</p>
<p>Professional development workshops, online courses, or even short peer discussions can introduce new ideas worth testing. Reading trusted education sources also helps teachers understand what methods have been proven to work.</p>
<p>Continuous learning doesn’t have to be formal. It can happen through everyday curiosity—asking why something worked or didn’t, or exploring how others teach similar lessons. The more knowledge teachers gather, the more informed and confident their decisions become.</p>
<p>Making smarter decisions in the classroom isn’t about using advanced systems or following rigid rules. It’s about combining awareness, evidence, and adaptability. Teachers who pay attention to what’s happening in their classrooms—through feedback, observation, and reflection—develop a clearer understanding of what drives learning.</p>
<p>Small habits like reviewing goals, tracking progress, collaborating with peers, and staying open to change lead to steady improvement. These decisions not only improve teaching effectiveness but also create classrooms where students feel seen, supported, and motivated.</p>
<p>In the end, smarter decision-making is less about doing more and more about noticing better—seeing what works, adjusting what doesn’t, and continuing to learn with each experience.</p>
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<p>Education has changed. No longer is it contained within four classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Students aren’t confined by the eight hours between school bells or the struggling budget of an underfunded program. Now, education can be found anywhere — teaming up with students in Kenya, Skyping with an author in Sweden, or chatting with an astrophysicist on the International Space Station. Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research.</p>
<p>Learning has no temporal or geographic borders and is available wherever students and teachers find an Internet connection. This vast landscape of resources is offered digitally, often free, but to take that cerebral trek through the online world, children must know how to do it safely, securely, and responsibly. This used to mean limiting access to the Internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) to discourage students from using an infinite and fascinating resource. It didn’t work.</p>
<p>Best practices now suggest that instead of cocooning students, we teach them to be <strong>good digital citizens</strong>, confident and competent. Here are projects to teach kids authentically, blended with your regular lessons, the often complicated topic of becoming good digital citizens, knowledgeable about their responsibilities in an Internet world.</p>
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<h2><strong>Kindergarten</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Kindergarteners</strong> should learn the <strong>essence of what it means to be a good digital citizen</strong>. Do this with a tool they all like — art. Have them draw a picture of themselves as a digital citizen. Discuss what this looks like. What would be the landscape around the student? Would s/he be holding anything? But before they do this, help them understand that protecting their identity is critical. They can start by NOT making their picture look anything like themselves. Then, it’s called an avatar. Why is this important? Print the avatars and hang them around the classroom. Can students identify each other?</p>
<h2><strong>1st Grade</strong></h2>
<p>A critical skill for <strong>first graders</strong> is to not only understand the idea of a “digital citizen” but <strong>why it’s important</strong> to be one. The easiest way is to relate digital citizenship to citizenship in their own neighborhood. What morals and obligations are expected of them there? How does paying attention to their surroundings at the mall equate to paying attention on websites? How is taking a nap after a busy day similar to taking a break from iPad use (or another digital device)? How does crossing the street in front of their house after looking both ways relate to cautiously using websites? Again using a favorite tool, have students draw a picture of themselves being a good digital citizen as they use school-appropriate websites and apps. To draw this picture correctly requires an understanding of the virtual world. For those who struggle with it, have them share thoughts with a neighbor on where it doesn’t make sense.</p>
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<h2><strong>2nd Grade</strong></h2>
<p>By 2nd grade, students should understand <strong>Internet nuances </strong>that occur daily in their lives such as accessing websites safely, participating in online discussions kindly, and protecting their privacy to the level that a 2nd grader can. Have a discussion with students about passwords — they probably use them to log onto their computers and some websites or apps. Discuss common ones that their parents might use and they shouldn’t like <em>Password</em>, <em>123456</em>, and <em>monkey</em>. Then use an online password generator (like <a href="https://www.cloudwards.net/tools/password-generator/">Cloudwards</a>) to come up with hard-to-crack passwords. Another fun project is to have them then create an image cube (like the one available on <a href="https://bighugelabs.com/cube.php">Big Huge Labs</a>) with six images they drew themselves that represent “Internet safety”. These are created in their favorite school drawing program and then uploaded to the Big Huge Labs template. Once all six are uploaded, print the cube, fold, and keep on student desks to remind them of Internet safety.</p>
<h2><strong>3rd Grade</strong></h2>
<p>In 3rd grade, students should become grounded in <strong>avoiding and/or dealing with cyberbullies</strong>. Chances are, they’ve already seen a few but didn’t quite understand their insidious danger. After a thorough discussion on this, have students create a comic in <a href="https://www.storyboardthat.com/">Storyboard That!</a> or another favorite webtool to share the story of a student being bullied online and how s/he deals with it. As part of understanding cyberbullies, discuss the concept of “netiquette” — the etiquette of online behavior. Create a Padlet board and post it to the class blog or class Internet start page. There, students can post a “note” about how netiquette contributes to fighting cyberbullying.</p>
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<h2><strong>4th grade</strong></h2>
<p>By this age, students should understand the <strong>importance of both digital rights and responsibilities</strong> when using the Internet. Break the class into two. Have one group create a word cloud with words related to “rights” while the second group creates one with words related to “responsibilities”.</p>
<h2><strong>5th grade</strong></h2>
<p>For this age group, reinforce with them the <strong>characteristics of the online world</strong> by creating a Venn Diagram comparing neighborhood safety and Internet safety. What dangers lurk in each? Where do they overlap? This can tie into math class discussions on graphs and data. Once this is done, if you blog with students, extend learning by having students write a post about what it means to be a citizen of the Internet.</p>
<p>If you don’t have blogs, students can discuss it using an audio program like <a href="https://www.voki.com/">Voki</a> or a group vlog.</p>
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<h2><strong>Middle School</strong></h2>
<p>By this point, students should have a solid understanding of most digital citizenship topics — cyberbullying, privacy, safety, and security. Reinforce how dependent they are on the Internet — and understanding its proper use — by having them <strong>take a poll</strong> on which geeky products they use daily. Embed the poll into the class blog or website (or shared digitally on the class screen). Students select all that apply to themselves. Then, share the poll results. Students will be surprised at the answers.</p>
<p>Alternatively, if social media is a hot issue in your school, <strong>have a debate</strong> about the pros and cons of its prominence in student and adult lives. Students can research the topic by talking to older siblings, other users, teachers, administrators, or even parents about how their experiences with social media. Tape the debate and upload the video to the class website or blog.</p>
<h2><strong>High School</strong></h2>
<p>By High School, students are ready to enter college or a career and will be expected to act as responsible, literate digital citizens. The focus should be on review—to be sure they are prepared. Assign students a video review from Common Sense Media like <em>Digital Citizenship Lessons for High School Students</em> (17 videos on all the digital citizenship topics). If you’d like a more focused approach, check out <a href="https://get.checkology.org/">Checkology’s</a> fee-based program to help them understand the difference between fact and fiction.</p>
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<p>There you have it — a plethora of projects to authentically discuss digital citizenship. Tie them into core lessons so discussion is never far from the students’ consciousness. How do you reinforce understanding of this topic throughout the year?</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">This is part of a three-part series for Digital Citizenship week. I’ve provided links:</p>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfn">Digital Citizenship Week: What to Teach When–a video </a></em></strong></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfo">Digital Citizenship Resources–Lots of Them</a> </em></strong></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfp">8 Projects to Teach Digital Citizenship–by Grade</a></em></strong></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Ask a Tech Teacher has a passel of online resources to help you introduce, teach, and reinforce digital citizenship to your students. Here’s our long list–and <a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/">click here for updates</a> if you arrive at this page late:</em><span id="more-73990"></span></p>
<h2><a href="https://wp.me/PZUgb-eEJ"><strong>Avatars</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/copyrights-and-digital-law/"><strong>Copyrights and Digital Laws</strong></a></h2>
<h2><strong>Curriculum</strong></h2>
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<li><a href="https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/s/en/home">Applied Digital Skills</a>–all tech skills</li>
<li><a href="https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/">Google’s Be Internet Awesome</a>–abbreviated course</li>
<li>K-8, scaffolded, <a href="http://www.structuredlearning.net/products/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">Ask a Tech Teacher</a> (with projects)</li>
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<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/cyberbullying/"><strong>Cyberbullying</strong></a></h2>
<h2><strong>Cybersecurity</strong></h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/">Cyber Patriot program</a>–by the Air Force</li>
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<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/digcit-general/"><strong>DigCit–General</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/digital-footprint/"><strong>Digital Footprints</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/digital-search-and-research/"><strong>Digital Search and Research</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://wp.me/PZUgb-g72"><strong>Internet Hoaxes–Fact vs. Fake</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/internet-safety/"><strong>Internet Safety</strong></a></h2>
<h2><strong>Lesson Plans</strong></h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/products/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Curriculum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Be Internet Awesome</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/curriculum">Common Sense Curriculum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://planetnutshell.com/netsafe/">Planet Nutshell NetSafe</a></li>
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<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/netiquette/"><strong>Netiquette</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://wp.me/PZUgb-fXb"><strong>Passwords</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://wp.me/PZUgb-g3O"><strong>Plagiarism</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/social-media/"><strong>Social Media</strong></a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/digital-citizenship/texting/"><strong>Texting</strong></a></h2>
<p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/images/gifs/bar003/" rel="attachment wp-att-2919"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2919" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/images/gifs/bar003/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bar003.gif?fit=400%2C14&ssl=1" data-orig-size="400,14" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="bar003" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bar003.gif?fit=300%2C10&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bar003.gif?fit=400%2C14&ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2919" src="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bar003.gif?resize=400%2C14&ssl=1" alt="" width="400" height="14" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bar003.gif?w=400&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bar003.gif?resize=300%2C10&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></p>
<p><em>For a complete Digital Citizenship curriculum for K-8 with 17 topics. 46 lessons. 46 projects. A year-long curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, check out <a href="http://www.structuredlearning.net/products/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/"><strong>K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum</strong></a>.</em></p>
<p>For more on Digital Citizenship, check our<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/"> K-8 curriculum here</a> and these additional articles:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><a class="post-56493" href="https://askatechteacher.com/book-review-growing-global-digital-citizens/" rel="bookmark">How to Grow Global Digital Citizens</a></em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><a title="Permalink to Teaching Digital Rights and Responsibilities" href="https://askatechteacher.com/teaching-digital-rights-and-responsibilities/" rel="bookmark">Teaching Digital Rights and Responsibilities</a></em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><a title="Permalink to How to Teach Social Media Safety" href="https://askatechteacher.com/how-to-teach-social-media-safety/" rel="bookmark">How to Teach Social Media Safety</a></em></p>
<p>And these online resources</p>
<p class="textwp-compact-post-title textwp-fp-post-title" style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/middle-school-3/digital-citizenship-ms/" rel="bookmark">Digital Citizenship (Middle School)</a></em></p>
<p class="textwp-compact-post-title textwp-fp-post-title" style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/middle-school-2/digital-citizenship-hs/" rel="bookmark">Digital Citizenship (High School)</a></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">This is part of a three-part series for Digital Citizenship week. I’ve provided links, but they won’t work until live:</p>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfn">Digital Citizenship Week: What to Teach When–a video </a>(live)</em></strong></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfo">Digital Citizenship Resources–Lots of Them</a> (this one)</em></strong></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfp">8 Projects to Teach Digital Citizenship–by Grade</a></em></strong></li>
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<description><![CDATA[Digital Citizenship Week — October 20-24, 2025 Digital Citizenship Week occurs every year during the third full week of October....]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Digital Citizenship Week</strong> — <b>October 20-24, 2025</b></h2>
<div>Digital Citizenship Week <span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">occurs every year during the </span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274">third full week of October</span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">. It </span></span>is an annual awareness campaign dedicated to promoting safe, responsible, ethical, and balanced use of technology and media among young people, particularly K-12 students. It emphasizes skills like digital literacy, online safety, media balance, cyberbullying prevention, privacy protection, and navigating emerging technologies such as AI. The initiative encourages educators, parents, and schools to integrate these topics into lessons, fostering positive digital habits that support mental health and well-being in an increasingly connected world.</div>
<p style="text-align: left;">You can get a lot of great ideas from Common Sense Education on their <b><a title="Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week in Your Classroom!" href="https://click.commonsense-email.org/?qs=b90809a7ae21e297b80f21d912d728f32639917fe59d55308862fbabd398a816e202ddb661b5eede88bb39bc201aa2d1602d329ac70bf4a32ccc0e4f94bea4da" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Citizenship Week page</a>:</b></p>
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<li>Digital Citizenship Week calendars, with fun activities and suggested lessons for each day</li>
<li>AI literacy resources, like AI foundations course for educators, and AI literacy lesson collection for students</li>
<li>Webinars and events to help build your teaching practice and implement digital citizenship in your classroom</li>
<li>Family engagement resources to share in your community</li>
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<p>Here at Ask a Tech Teacher, we will offer three days of Digital Citizenship resources and lessons. I’ve provided links, but they won’t work until live:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfn">Digital Citizenship Week: What to Teach When–a video </a>(this one)</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfo">Digital Citizenship Resources–Lots of Them</a></em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-jfp">8 Projects to Teach Digital Citizenship–by Grade</a></em></strong></li>
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<p>We’ll start with a great video (40 minutes) we use in training, available for free today to Ask a Tech Teacher readers. It is a reprint so you may have seen it last year. If not, enjoy!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Digital Citizenship: What to Teach When</strong></span></h2>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q9zmOECZl6c?si=AN_HUecG-NTMzGxX" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<h3>Summary</h3>
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<p>The importance of teaching digital citizenship in schools, outlining key topics and strategies for each grade level to foster responsible online behavior.</p>
<h3>Highlights</h3>
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<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f4da.png" alt="📚" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Digital Citizenship Defined</strong>: Understanding rights and responsibilities as internet users is crucial.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f3eb.png" alt="🏫" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Grade-Specific Topics</strong>: Digital citizenship is taught progressively from kindergarten to middle school.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f4ca.png" alt="📊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Tools and Resources</strong>: Each grade level includes specific resources and projects to enhance learning.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f4c5.png" alt="📅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Ongoing Education</strong>: Digital citizenship concepts are reviewed annually to reinforce knowledge.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f469-200d-1f3eb.png" alt="👩‍🏫" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Engaging Projects</strong>: Creative projects encourage students to apply what they’ve learned about online safety and etiquette.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f511.png" alt="🔑" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Cyberbullying Awareness</strong>: Addressing cyberbullying is an essential part of digital citizenship education.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f50d.png" alt="🔍" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Digital Footprint</strong>: Students learn about the importance of managing their online presence and reputation.</li>
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<h3>Key Insights</h3>
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<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f310.png" alt="🌐" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Foundation of Digital Citizenship</strong>: Teaching digital citizenship establishes a framework for students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. By starting early, students learn essential skills that will serve them throughout their lives.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f512.png" alt="🔒" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Rights and Responsibilities</strong>: Understanding that with the right to access the internet comes the responsibility to act ethically is vital. This dual focus helps students develop a sense of accountability for their actions online.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f393.png" alt="🎓" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Progressive Learning</strong>: The curriculum’s structure allows for gradual learning, ensuring that as students mature, they encounter more complex topics related to digital citizenship, making the concepts more relatable and applicable.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f30d.png" alt="🌍" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Global Perspective</strong>: Digital citizenship education encourages students to think globally. They learn that their actions online can impact others around the world, fostering empathy and respect for diverse cultures.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f3a8.png" alt="🎨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Creative Engagement</strong>: Utilizing projects and creative tools not only makes learning fun but also aids retention. Students are more likely to remember concepts when they apply them in engaging, hands-on ways.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f6ab.png" alt="🚫" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Cyberbullying Prevention</strong>: Regular discussions about cyberbullying help destigmatize the issue and empower students to speak up and support one another, creating a safer online environment.</li>
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Ongoing Review</strong>: Revisiting digital citizenship topics each year is crucial for reinforcing knowledge and adapting to new digital challenges, ensuring students remain informed about safe online practices.</li>
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<p><em>–summarized by <a href="https://notegpt.io/">NoteGPT</a></em></p>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPD"><em>15 Webtools in 15 Weeks</em></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPI"><em>18 Digital Tools in the Classroom</em></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>A focus on strategies</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>Alternative tools</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>Assessment isn’t static</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>Author doers</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>BYOD</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>Collaboration</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPJ">Curriuculum Maps</a></em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPH">Differentiation–How to teach the hard-to-teach class</a></em></li>
<li><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPK">Digital Citizenship: What to Teach When</a></em></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPE"><em>Digital Quick Writes</em></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>Flipping the classroom</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPF"><em>Gamification of education</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-i5y"><em>How to Teach the hard-to-teach Class</em></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-i5C"><em>How to Teach a Tech Lesson</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPG"><em>Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with</em> <em>Student Presentation Boards</em></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>Tech-infused classroom</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>Tech tools</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>The 20% rule</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><em>Using backchannel devices</em></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-i5F"><em>Warm-ups</em></a></li>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">Your Daughter is Going to USNA (or another Military Academy). What’s Ahead of her?</h1>
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<p>If you are one of the 1,000+ who got an offer, and you accepted, you’re wondering what to do with yourself until I-Day at the end of June. <a href="http://www.usna.edu/PlebeSummer/iday.php">This webpage</a> on <a href="http://www.usna.edu/homepage.php">USNA.edu</a> will provide black and white details, but there’s so much more. A question I often get from women concerns women in a male world. How’s that work?</p>
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<p>I asked my daughter to help me with this. She graduated in 2008, served on the <em>USS Bunker Hill</em> and the newly-commissioned <em>USS San Diego</em> for her two sea tours, then assigned to Washington DC for her stateside tours. Along the way, she was promoted from Ensign to Commander and is on track to become Captain. She has a responsible position, lots of decision making, makes a difference in the lives of those around her and the future of the nation. When she retires, it will be with a solid pension, continuing health care, the feeling that she did something good for twenty years, and still young enough to start a second career.</p>
<p>Here’s her advice to women preparing to attend USNA or another Military Academy:</p>
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<p><em>Ok, you got in! Cheer up, that wasn’t the hard part. There are a million ways to mess it up now. You’re not a big fish in a small pond anymore. Everyone is Type A and out to succeed. We operate like a team and look out for each other, but we all need to individually get through the same obstacles, too. It’s unfortunately common these days for women to play dumb. DON’T! No one respects dumb people at USNA. People who earn the greatest respect are the ones who get the grades, run the fastest, tell the funniest stories, ooze charisma, and seem to do it all effortlessly. Basically, at USNA we are so used to operating in a world where you out perform the people around you that the way to earn respect is to outperform the out performers. You have to be more than a jack of all trades; you have to be a master of all trades. But trust me, you’ll be better for it! Never settle. Always look for your deficiencies (won’t have to try hard because the upperclassmen will be there to point them out to you) and ALWAYS fix them before they snowball.</em></p>
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<p><em>Women also have leverage over men with their femininity. DON’T USE IT. While the man is under your spell, he still knows he’s under you spell. Don’t dilute your righteous accomplishments with your femininity. Guess what? You’re feminine without any extra effort on your part. God made you that way. Leverage your intelligence, wit and knowledge of trivia—NOT your sexual organs for which you cannot take credit. Enough said.</em></p>
<p><em>Don’t forget to smell the roses. It’s hard to remember when you’re being yelled at and bells are going off for classes you’re not prepared to attend, but the Naval Academy is a beautiful, historic place. There are tons of opportunities to maximize your time there and you’ll really regret it if you don’t make the effort. Go to the museum, read the plaques on all the statues, go to church, put up a huge sign for Army/Navy week in T Court, play sports on Hospital Point, try to jump the wall one time (don’t get caught), visit the cemetery, take the sailboats out. People don’t get to do this stuff in regular college. You do, so don’t abuse the opportunity by ignoring it.</em></p>
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<p><em>Above all, have fun! Get that diploma and start tailgating in the alumni tent at the football games. It’s way more fun on the outside!</em></p>
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<p>Taken from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Building-Midshipman-Jacqui-Murray/dp/0978780086/">Building a Midshipman</a> This college-and-career series delves into making the military part of college career choices. All the links are there but some for future dates:</p>
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<li><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/five-must-do-skills-to-accomplish-during-high-school/"><em>5 Must-do Skills to Accomplish During High School</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ixe"><em>5 Popular Excuses for Not Going to USNA</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ioz"><em>9 Secrets for Getting into a Service Academy</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/become-a-navy-officer/"><em>11 Ways to Become a Navy Officer and a Gentleman</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hWa"><em>Apply for a Military Academy</em></a></li>
<li><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ioy">Average USNA Candidate</a></em></li>
<li><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/cc-hs-asvab-or-usna-you-decide/"><em>ASVAB or a Service Academy? You Decide.</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hSz"><em>College Bound: Take Inventory</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hSD"><em>Didn’t get into a Military Academy? Try NAPS</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/cc-hs-goal-setting-for-a-fourteen-year-old/"><em>Goal Setting for a Fourteen-year-old</em></a></li>
<li><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ix0">Is a Military Academy Right for You?</a></em></li>
<li><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ix8">Leadership Traits Found in USNA Midshipmen</a></em></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-iwZ"><em>Preparing for the College Interview</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hSy"><em>OCS–an option</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hSC"><em>STEM at USNA</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-iox"><em>Successful USNA Graduates</em></a></li>
<li><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ix4">What Happens After USNA Graduation</a></em></li>
<li><em><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ix1">Why the USNA?</a></em></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ix5"><em>You’re a Freshman and Interest in USNA</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hSx"><em>You’re a Sophomore and Interested in USNA</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ix3"><em>You’re a Junior and Interested in USNA</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ix6"><em>You’re a Senior and Interested in USNA</em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-ix7"><em>You Know You’re a Plebe if…</em></a></li>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>One of the most popular applications of math is through spreadsheets (like Excel) that make numbers relevant to everyday life. Many think this is too complicated, too cerebral, someone can do it but not them–they’d be wrong. I start my students in 1st grade with spreadsheets (though they don’t call it that) like this art exercise:</p>
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<a href='https://askatechteacher.com/create-a-chart-really-fast/excel-chart2-3/'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="159" src="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Excel-chart2.gif?fit=300%2C159&ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" data-attachment-id="67800" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/create-a-chart-really-fast/excel-chart2-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Excel-chart2.gif?fit=700%2C370&ssl=1" data-orig-size="700,370" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Excel chart2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Excel-chart2.gif?fit=300%2C159&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Excel-chart2.gif?fit=700%2C370&ssl=1" /></a>
<a href='https://askatechteacher.com/create-a-chart-really-fast/excel-graph-1-3/'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="205" src="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Excel-graph-1.gif?fit=300%2C205&ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" data-attachment-id="67801" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/create-a-chart-really-fast/excel-graph-1-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Excel-graph-1.gif?fit=805%2C549&ssl=1" data-orig-size="805,549" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Excel graph 1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Excel-graph-1.gif?fit=300%2C205&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Excel-graph-1.gif?fit=760%2C518&ssl=1" /></a>
<p>Then, we spend middle school applying those skills to lessons.</p>
<p>Over the next few months, we’ll provide a series of lessons on spreadsheet basics you can use in your K-8 classroom. Here are some of the topics we’ll cover:</p>
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<li><em><a class="post-44550" href="https://askatechteacher.com/74-mastering-excel-for-beginners/" rel="bookmark">#74: Mastering Excel (for Beginners)</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-385" href="https://askatechteacher.com/71-beginning-graphs-in-ms-excel/" rel="bookmark">#71: Beginning Graphs in MS Excel</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-188" href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-gOC" rel="bookmark">#70: Create a Timecard in Excel for Grade Two and Up</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-44544" href="https://askatechteacher.com/73-how-to-graph-in-excel/" rel="bookmark">#73: How to Graph in Excel</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-1380" href="https://askatechteacher.com/12-create-simple-shapes-in-excel-2/" rel="bookmark">#12: Create Simple Shapes in Excel</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-1297" href="https://askatechteacher.com/75-tessellations-in-excel/" rel="bookmark">#75: Tessellations in Excel</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-566" href="https://askatechteacher.com/72-how-to-check-your-math-in-excel/" rel="bookmark">#72: How to Check Your Math in Excel</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-1950" href="https://askatechteacher.com/how-to-use-excel-to-teach-math-arrays/" rel="bookmark">How to Use Excel to Teach Math Arrays</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-4744" href="https://askatechteacher.com/tech-tip-62-email-from-word-or-powerpoint-or-excel-2/" rel="bookmark">#62: Email from Word (Or PowerPoint or Excel)</a></em></li>
<li><em><a class="post-44556" href="https://askatechteacher.com/79-excel-turns-data-into-information/" rel="bookmark">#79: Excel Turns Data Into Information</a></em></li>
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<p><em>–from <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-lesson-plans-vi/">55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom</a>. </em><span id="more-72595"></span></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.structuredlearning.net/book/learn-excel/">–5 bundled Excel lesson plans</a> (for a fee)</em></p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Education is changing as the world does, too. It’s not just undergrad and then grad or trade school. Here are more ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher team of what’s available:</em></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Opportunities Driving Broader Educational Reach for Students Today</strong></h1>
<p>Education today isn’t locked into classrooms or bound by rigid schedules. Students can build their learning around their lives instead of the other way around. Whether it’s joining an online program, traveling for a short-term study experience, or tapping into free materials, the doors are wide open.</p>
<p>What’s changed the most is the range of choices available. Students can learn from international experts without leaving home, explore career-focused programs that fit into part-time hours, or find specialized courses that match their personal goals. The variety means each learning path can look completely different, shaped around what works best for the individual.<span id="more-73963"></span></p>
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<h2><strong>Managing Finances for Continued Learning</strong></h2>
<p>Money is often the deciding factor in whether a student can start or continue a program. Mapping out the costs early and identifying ways to fund studies can help keep the focus on learning rather than worrying about expenses. This might include applying for grants, finding low-cost course options, or even balancing part-time work alongside classes.</p>
<p>For those carrying existing education debt, exploring <a href="https://www.sofi.com/student-debt-guide/">how to refinance student loans</a> can be a smart step. It can adjust payment schedules or interest rates to create more space in the budget. The extra funds can go toward workshops, certifications, or other opportunities that strengthen long-term goals.</p>
<h2><strong>Expanding Access Through Accredited Online Platforms</strong></h2>
<p>Online learning used to be seen as a secondary option, but that’s no longer the case. Accredited platforms now offer full degrees, professional certifications, and specialized training that carry the same weight as in-person programs. They allow students to learn from anywhere, at any time, without losing credibility.</p>
<p>Features like live video classes, collaborative projects, and one-on-one support give students a connected experience. The flexibility makes it possible to study while traveling, working, or caring for family, so education fits into daily life instead of disrupting it.</p>
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<h2><strong>Exploring International Exchange Programs</strong></h2>
<p>Studying abroad gives students more than new course credits; it offers a fresh perspective on the world. International exchange programs allow learners to experience different teaching styles, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and gain confidence navigating new environments.</p>
<p>Some programs are immersive for a semester or a year, while others are shorter and easier to fit into a busy schedule. Many have funding support or partner agreements that lower costs. The memories, friendships, and skills gained often stay with students well beyond their academic years.</p>
<h2><strong>Using Open Educational Resources</strong></h2>
<p>Free, high-quality study materials are now easier to find than ever. Open Educational Resources include textbooks, videos, practice exercises, and more, available to anyone with an internet connection. They can be used to prepare for a class, dive deeper into a topic, or explore something entirely new.</p>
<p>Because OER can be accessed anytime, students can revisit information as often as needed. As such, this helps build understanding at a pace that feels comfortable, without the pressure of deadlines or subscription costs. They also give students the freedom to explore beyond the limits of a set curriculum.</p>
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<h2><strong>Learning Through Volunteer Roles</strong></h2>
<p>Volunteer work can be a powerful form of education. Taking part in community projects, charity events, or skills-based volunteer programs exposes students to real challenges and problem-solving situations. This type of learning often builds teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities in a way that traditional study can’t fully replicate.</p>
<p>It also allows students to apply classroom concepts in practical situations. For example, someone studying environmental science might volunteer in local conservation efforts, while a business student could help a nonprofit with budgeting. The experience adds depth to their studies and strengthens future career prospects.</p>
<h2><strong>Joining Cross-Institutional Projects</strong></h2>
<p>Collaborating with students from other schools or universities brings fresh perspectives and ideas. Cross-institutional projects often involve research, innovation challenges, or joint cultural programs that require input from different disciplines and backgrounds.</p>
<p>Working in this kind of setting prepares students for diverse workplaces, where collaborating across teams and locations is common. It also helps expand their professional network, opening doors for future opportunities and partnerships beyond their institution.</p>
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<h2><strong>Participating in Peer Knowledge Groups</strong></h2>
<p>Learning from <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/nelldebevoise/2023/09/29/the-power-of-peer-learning-a-budget-friendly-sustainable-and-dynamic-approach-for-professionals/">peers</a> can be as valuable as formal instruction. Peer-led groups offer an informal space for discussion, problem-solving, and idea exchange. Students can share notes, recommend resources, and help each other understand difficult concepts.</p>
<p>These groups also promote accountability. Regular meetings and shared goals keep participants motivated, and the collaborative environment often helps students gain a deeper grasp of the subject matter while building stronger study habits.</p>
<h2><strong>Gaining Experience with Paid Internships</strong></h2>
<p>A paid internship bridges the gap between study and employment. It allows students to apply what they’ve learned in a real-world setting while earning income to support their education. Employers benefit from fresh talent, and students gain insight into industry expectations.</p>
<p>The skills picked up during internships often go beyond technical knowledge. Time management, communication, and adapting to different workplace cultures are all valuable takeaways that help prepare students for long-term careers.</p>
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<h2><strong>Competing for Learning and Exposure</strong></h2>
<p>Competitions in fields like technology, business, science, and the arts offer a unique way to learn. Preparing for such events often pushes students to research deeply, practice consistently, and think <a href="https://www.forbes.com/councils/theyec/2023/02/24/in-a-rut-eight-actions-that-will-help-improve-your-creative-thinking-skills/">creatively</a>.</p>
<p>The exposure gained from participating, especially at regional or national levels, can be a stepping stone to further education or job offers. Even without a win, the feedback and connections made can be highly valuable for personal growth.</p>
<h2><strong>Applying for Targeted Grants and Scholarships</strong></h2>
<p>Many funding programs are tailored to specific fields, backgrounds, or career goals. Finding and applying for these scholarships can significantly reduce financial pressure while opening up new opportunities for study or travel.</p>
<p>Grants often support projects, research, or specialized training that students may not otherwise afford. Learning how to identify and apply for them is a skill in itself, one that can continue to pay off long after graduation.</p>
<p>Opportunities for education have never been this varied or accessible. Whether it’s gaining experience through internships, expanding knowledge with online programs, or using open resources to explore new interests, students today have the tools to create an education path that’s personal and adaptable. The key is to take an active role in choosing the experiences and resources that fit best.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy!</strong></p>
<p><em>Q: My screen is sideways 90 degrees. How do I fix that?</em></p>
<p><em>A: If you ever needed this, you’re going to be blessing me. If you’ve never faced that off-kilter screen, you’re going to wonder why I’d post this tip.</em></p>
<p><em>Of course, I’ve faced it–I run a tech lab and there are always those pesky prodigies who want to outsmart me. They know if they push Ctrl+Alt+(down arrow), it’ll turn the screen upside down. The first time it happened, I was at a loss. That’s when a different pesky prodigy told me how to fix it:</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Ctrl+Alt+(up arrow)</strong></em></p>
<p><em>I used it at least once a month when I was in the classroom.</em></p>
<p><strong>Note: This is a reprint of an earlier tip. I left the comments because they may be helpful to readers.</strong><span id="more-1627"></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>In these<strong> <span style="color: #339966;">169 </span></strong>tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. These tips are quick, short. If you’d like more, search the blog for more details, or add a question in the comments.</em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Today’s tip: 7 Ways to Use Social Media for Professional Development</strong></span></h2>
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<li><em>Keep your social media streams pure.</em></li>
<li><em>Don’t mix personal and professional.</em></li>
<li><em>Always answer visitors.</em></li>
<li><em>Keep your lights on—add new content daily or weekly.</em></li>
<li><em>Keep entries short.</em></li>
<li><em>Include pictures.</em></li>
<li><em>Keep your profile up-to-date.</em></li>
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