How Educators Can Talk with Students about Media Literacy

How Educators Can Talk with Students about Media Literacy

By Kerry Gallagher Just over a decade ago a common understanding of the word “literacy” included only the abilities to read and write text. Today, literacy encompasses the ability to interpret and create media that includes text, but also art, audio, video, animation,...
The part of technology education we should talk about first

The part of technology education we should talk about first

by Kerry Gallagher October is both Cyber Security Awareness Month and Bullying Prevention Month. Quite appropriately, the month kicked off on October 3 with the first National Digital Citizenship Summit. Digital citizenship encompasses thoughtful use of connected...
Data & privacy basics for educators

Data & privacy basics for educators

by Kerry Gallagher I recently had the opportunity to attend and participate in the National Student Privacy Symposium in Washington D.C. The room was filled with policy-makers, parent advocates, edtech executives, and lawyers. But only a few educators were in...