A 21st century educational system must educate all students in the effective and authentic use of the technologies that permeate society to prepare them for the future. In the past, our educational system emphasized the use of traditional tools such as textbooks, chalkboards, overhead projectors, ring binders, and composition books. Now however, our culture has…
We often hear the tired trope that “if you’re not paying for something, you’re the product.” This most often applies to the digital spaces and tools that we use on a regular basis, and never pay for. The truth of this is that in many ways we are paying a great deal. We’re paying for…
Once a year you should take time to review and audit your digital hygiene to make sure you’re doing everything possible to protect yourself online. First, make sure you know what we mean when we discuss privacy and security online. Second, take control of your passwords. Third, use two factor authentication to add a layer of protection…