• Edutech Consultant • IT Specialist • 🤖Coding and Robotics Facilitator/Educator • 🎓 Microsoft, Google
Durban, South Africa + Remote
Joined June 2020
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Googling can be tough. Become a PRO with these operators ⬇️
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Help students develop mindfulness with these hand-picked apps and websites. Through meditation exercises, physical activities, calming strategies, and role-playing scenarios, kids can benefit in and out of the classroom. #WorldMentalHealthDay #edtech comsen.se/3lt3bhG
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Being online 24/7 has raised some questions on the effects that it’s having on tweens and teens, their mental health, and social growth. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Digital technology use was a consistent part of everyday life before the pandemic. Now, it’s a near-constant. Our students’ learning, social lives, & entertainment are all happening largely ‘behind the screen.’ How can we support youth in this landscape? pzero.in/digitalcitizenshipn…
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Join Zoom and @ISTE for a two-part Back-to-School webinar series designed for families and caregivers. You will learn important tips and best practices from #education experts for supporting children in remote and blended learning. Register today! #edchat bit.ly/30kw7jV
Technology has made indoor living easy. It provides hours of entertainment & offers answers to most of our questions. So, why would you go outside when the world is at your fingertips? There are many reasons. The key one: Time in nature is linked to promoting better mental health
It's up to us adults then-role model, guidance & leadership. That cliché "Actions speak louder than words" is true. Our kids need us now more than ever, to process all the stimulation they’re exposed to in this digital world we’ve inherited.
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Emerging research suggests that when exercised, your muscles become "basically a pharmacy for your physical and mental health." ow.ly/qKn950Bu65b
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Digital citizenship is more important than ever but w/ challenging #distancelearning schedules, finding time to teach it may be difficult. So we've pulled together short #digcit activities that Ss can complete independently or w/ caregivers. comsen.se/3mB8VY2
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It's a challenge to get this puzzle just right, but beautiful when it all fits together!
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It's vital we better understand how increased #screentime during the pandemic will affect kids' long-term #digitalwellbeing. Join us, @UNICEFUSA, @LEGO_Group, @Microsoft, @NationalPTA & many others in asking Congress to pass the #CAMRAact now! bddy.me/2YAcS5b
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Ready to bring digital citizenship resources to your school, but not sure where to start? Learn how in our Digital Citizenship Implementation Guide!! Get ready to set goals + borrow from successful models along the way! comsen.se/3hruRS1 #digcit #digitalcitizenship
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How can families ensure kids take breaks from screens during a full day of distance learning? Share with families! #familyengagement #mediabalance comsen.se/3m9y63L
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Children can’t process and retain new information if their brains are overwhelmed with anxiety. Ensuring that students are connected to their peers and have strong supporting relationships with adults in school will go a long way. @educationweek ow.ly/KPA150BhJou
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Announcing the Digital Learning Pledge! A customizable template to help set a positive culture of digital citizenship. #distancelearning #backtoschool comsen.se/357UpAM
Simple & practical ways to keep you & your child balanced & mindful when Technology is being used as leisure.
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You are in control!
Know your power!
Do what serves your needs online.
Choose wisely!
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To help you create a culture of digital citizenship for distance learning, we've pulled together our most relevant digital citizenship lessons for this moment. Check them out now! #digcit #distancelearning #backtoschool2020 comsen.se/2E125JW