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A Student’s Guide to Using Social Media Safely
While the kids in your class tap quickly on their electronic devices to stay in touch with their peers, they may not know the consequences of online social lives. Take them through a discussion about potential downfalls of a social media...
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Effective Communication: Listening, Speaking, Writing, Interpreting
Help young learners become active listeners and strong public speakers with a set of activities that range from paraphrasing, to discussions, and self-reflection. Additionally, the lessons address social media skills and non-verbal...
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Social Media Madness
Tired of seeing u instead of you and 2 instead of too? Teach your pupils how to write for an academic setting by asking them to correct these six social media posts that are full of grammatical errors, spelling errors, and text speak.
Common Sense Media
Oversharing: Think Before You Post
Could your learners use a little more discretion when they post online? Take a look at these ten rules of posting etiquette, which prompts them to be smart about what photos and information they share on the Internet.
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Cyberbullying: Effects on Teens Across the Nation (Segment 3)
Free speech, privacy, and cyberbullying are the focus of a series of activities that prompt class members to engage in discussions about these interrelated topics. They view a segment from PBS’s series on bullying, read articles about...
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Linking Social Networking to Language Arts
How to tap into students' social networking experiences to enhance learning in the language arts classroom.
Curriculum Corner
Passwords to Remember
Do your kids have a hard time keeping track of their passwords? Use a graphic organizer to have them list the names of websites and corresponding passwords.
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Cyberbullying:What is It? What Can We Do About It?
Students examine the prevalence of cyberbullying. In this character education lesson, students read articles about cyberbullying and its implications. Students respond to discussion questions.
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Facebook For Good!
Learners use Facebook to create a positive campaign. In this campaign lesson plan, students choose a topic and create a group account on Facebook for their cause. They post a question and write an action plan to meet a goal.
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Virtual Chat Study Groups
Young scholars explore studying habits by utilizing technology. For this social networking lesson, students utilize a virtual chat program to connect with young scholars from a nearby school. Students ask and answer study questions back...
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Social Networking in Today’s World
Young scholars explore social networking in today's world. In this ESL instructional activity, students discuss the various methods of social networking then complete a vocabulary assignment and brainstorming activity to reinforce the...