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The Making After-School Cool Podcast is an essential part of the CASE for Kids push to increase the awareness of resources that improve quality in the after-school and out-of-school time field. Join Mike Wilson and field experts as they discuss best practices, the growth mindset, project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative practices and student engagement all with after-school providers in mind. Brought to you by Case4Kids
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Friday Aug 18, 2023
EP 125: Digital Literacy during the Technology Age
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Today, the use of technology has grown exponentially and is commonplace in our everyday lives. However, without guidance and training from a caring adult, young people can unintentionally misuse their technological fluency as a valuable resource. To speak on living with teens in a digital age is Diana Graber. Diana is a digital literacy educator and advocate. She is the co-founder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization; and the founder of Cyber Civics, an innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in over 40 US states, as well as the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Africa.
During this episode you will learn about:
- What age should kids have their own electronic devices?
- A summary of "Cyber Civics" and "Digital Citizenship,” a Literacy Course for Middle School Students
- Why, it is important for parents, educators, and other caring adults to discuss the benefits and or dangers of technology
- The importance of understanding the term online reputation
Resources
Diana Graber
www.cyberwise.org
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
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