Digital literacy skills for teachers: are you digitally literate? [Quiz]
Digital literacy skills for teachers are super important in today’s digital world. When used effectively, digital tools and technologies are key to cultivating basic digital literacy skills and enhancing learning experiences for your students. Before you can equip your students with the technological skills they need to safely navigate technology, you also need a […]
5 of the best digital literacy resources for teachers [+ free lesson plan]
Bringing digital tools and technologies into the classroom has become essential in today’s digital world. As educators, we know that our pedagogical skills, knowledge and strategies need to adapt – and adapt quickly – to keep up. It takes skill to discern information on the web and help your students spot fake news. That’s where digital literacy […]
5 ways teachers can help their students easily spot fake news
Fake news is a popular term and a matter of heated debate today, especially in politics. So, what is fake and what is real? And how do we protect our students from misinformation? Those are questions all of us teachers have asked at some point or another. As we’ve seen first hand, fake news and manipulating information online […]
The difference between computer literacy and digital literacy
The pandemic has drastically changed schooling. Schools around the world were forced to close and switch to digital learning overnight. So, why is it important for both students and teachers to possess digital literacy skills? Digital literacy helps students and educators safely navigate digital environments. And it goes beyond just knowing how to use a computer and […]
17 must-have digital literacy classroom apps for teachers [Free guide]
As schools continue to realize the power tablets and smartphones hold for better learning in the classroom, digital literacy has fast become one of the hottest trends in K-8 education. However, if you’re a busy teacher, you might feel the ed tech landscape is shifting under your feet too often to keep up with your […]
Digital Literacy Q&A with Detra Price-Dennis of Teachers College, Columbia University [Video]
Among the most critical skills of our age are those competencies we need to fully participate in an increasingly digital world – otherwise known as digital literacy. But what exactly is digital literacy, as it relates to the classroom? How can digital tools and technologies help us, as educators, teach our students more effectively? […]
Why international schools are demanding digitally literate teachers
The role of the international teacher in the 21st-century classroom is quickly evolving. If you’re an international teacher looking to stay ahead of the curve, you need to have a game plan up your sleeve. And there’s no better time than this summer to seek out professional development options to help you brush up on […]
Preparing students for a digital future: How teachers can bring digital literacy into the classroom
In the education world right now, everyone is talking about all things “digital” – digital natives, digital immigrants, digital curriculum, digital literacy, digital learning and teaching. It’s safe to say the digital world is here to stay and will continue to permeate every aspect of our lives, education being no exception. Buzzwords aside, as the […]