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4 tips for teaching digital citizenship

Teaching digital citizenship is a critical aspect of being a future focussed educator. This article was featured on the Christchurch Connected Educators’ blog as part of Connected Educators’ Month in New Zealand. It describes a teaching sequence I led at Seven Oaks School where we initiated some learning about cyber-citizenship.

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GEG NZ spotlight from the classroom

This latest GEG NZ Spotlight From the Classroom is focussed on the questions from the community. These questions have been grouped into these themes: Personalising learning Google Cardboard Using Google Plus and Google Hangouts Google Classroom An overview of and invite to the inaugural NZ Student Summit A big shout out to the guest speakers Angela Lee and Lisa Squire for their wonderful contributions. Also thanks to Nick Major for…

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GEG NZ Hangout on Air – GAFE Summit

The GEG NZ Hangout on Air – GAFE Summit is aimed at showcasing how the Google Educator Group for New Zealand are working to help other educators Learn, Share, Inspire and Empower one another. This hangout was part of a face to face presentation at the Google Apps for Education Summit held at Burnside High School recently.

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GEG NZ Hangout on Air – maker culture

The latest GEG NZ Hangout on Air – Maker Culture. This is our first hangout on air to involve students and we were delighted with the discussion and ideas shared. A huge thank you to Anne Batchelor, Liz Fairhall from Selwyn House School in Christchurch, as well as Bridget McKendry and her students from Fab Lab XcCH in Christchurch.

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Google Discovery Day – Christchurch

Don’t miss this awesome professional learning opportunity coming up at Banks Ave School on 25 March. This course is ideal for those who are new to Google Apps as well as those who have had it for a while and now want to start maximising its potential.

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1:1 and device theft

1:1 and device theft is becoming a key issue for schools, especially as we surge ahead with more and more devices in schools. Unfortunately, the issue of security and theft will likely become more of a reality for many of our colleagues. Certainly Principals and ICT Leaders who want to protect the investment (of either the school and/or parents) this is an important area.

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