Trends in ED Tech: Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship: Nearpod and Learning Apps The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to reevaluate our perceptions of the role technology plays in society, in particular digital tools. The educational news website ISTE, in fact, has published an article listing nine current trends in edtech, the first being digital citizenship. Digital citizenship is defined a number of ways, first as ensuring safety and security online through means such as password protection, and second as using digital tools responsibly and effectively. It is listed into five focus areas including, as defined below, inclusivity, being informed, engagement, balance, and alertness. Image Source: ISTE A platform that caught my eye pertaining to digital citizenship was Nearpod, a hybrid digital tool which allows teachers to create interactive, slide-based resources for students. There are over 22,000 interactive lessons, videos, and games/activities from grades K-12 for a multitude of subject...