June is National Internet Safety Month, thanks to a resolution passed in 2005 by the U.S. Senate. The goal is to raise awareness about online safety for all, with a special focus on kids ranging from tots to teens. Here's a short list of internet cautions I got from online efriends. I
reprint it every year because it covers all the basics, avoids boring details, and gives kids (and adults) rules to live by: Read on For those already thinking about next year, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jenny Wise, has ideas on managing class projects without burning out. This time of year, we all feel on the edge. Jenny has great ideas to prepare for summer school classes if you teach them, or the new school year. She has navigated
the complexities of raising a growing family, supporting her children through life’s difficulties, and finding strength through faith, resilience, and connection. If you're interesting in homeschool ideas, Jenny shares family homeschooling experiences, practical advice, encouragement, and resources for parents considering or navigating homeschooling through her platform, Special Home Educator. Her mission is to support and inspire other families by honestly sharing the
ups and downs of creating a personalized education at home. Click for more World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is designed for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Established in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly and first held in 1974, it has grown with participation from over 143
countries. World Environment Day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the environment. It encourages individuals, communities, and governments to take concrete actions towards sustainable development and to address critical environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Click for more information Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. May 28th-June 6th: |
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