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Let's Get Web Smart!
 We rely on the Web to help us get things done such as online shopping, researching a topic, or completing school work. While it's easy to access information, it can be difficult to find credible and reliable content. This week we've gathered-up some resources to help students learn to separate the "good" from the "not-so-good."
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 Digital Literacy
Digital literacy has become increasingly important in the
classroom and beyond. PBS LearningMedia provides a treasure trove of resources and
multimedia to boost teaching and learning in the digital age. (Grades K-12)
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 Web Smarts
When students are relying on the web to start or finish a school project, it's important that they find and use credible information. MPT's interactive website Web Smarts helps students learn when to trust a source and when to avoid it all together. (Grades 6-12)
Additional Activity:
Researching With Reliable Web Sources
In this module from MPT, students learn essential skills needed to research a topic.
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 How to Choose Educational Apps, Games and Websites
It can be tricky to sift through apps and web tools to determine which has the most learning
potential. Common Sense Media provides help and guidance for evaluating apps,
including information about what’s appropriate at different age levels.
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 Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying happens when kids bully each other
through electronic technology. Find out why cyberbullying is different from
traditional bullying, what you can do to prevent it, and how you can report it when
it happens.
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 Digital Citizenship Games
Sometimes the best way to learn is to play! Help children
and students learn about online safety and how to best navigate in Cyberspace using
fun games and entertaining storylines as the foundation for learning.
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