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Computer Science: Coding lessons for teaching K-12 students

March 9, 2023 Danica M. Botts

Teach coding and computer science lessons to prep students for careers. See coding lessons for beginners for Computer Science Education Week.

Alyssa Wing
Alyssa Wing is a Senior Customer Success Manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary. Prior to joining the world of edtech, she served as a middle school ELA teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland and in Brooklyn, New York. In her current role, she supports L.A. Unified School District and loves the daily opportunities she gets to support educators in scaling their impact through Nearpod and Flocabulary.
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Digital Citizenship Week: Free K-12 Lessons

January 30, 2023 The Nearpod Team

Explore free resources for Digital Citizenship Week and ideas for teaching students digital citizenship curriculum.

Alyssa Wing
Alyssa Wing is a Senior Customer Success Manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary. Prior to joining the world of edtech, she served as a middle school ELA teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland and in Brooklyn, New York. In her current role, she supports L.A. Unified School District and loves the daily opportunities she gets to support educators in scaling their impact through Nearpod and Flocabulary.
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How to turn digital natives into responsible digital citizens

November 21, 2022 Kali Guinn

Teach digital natives how to become responsible 21st-century learners and what digital citizenship is for students. Explore tips & resources.

Alyssa Wing
Alyssa Wing is a Senior Customer Success Manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary. Prior to joining the world of edtech, she served as a middle school ELA teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland and in Brooklyn, New York. In her current role, she supports L.A. Unified School District and loves the daily opportunities she gets to support educators in scaling their impact through Nearpod and Flocabulary.
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Lessons and examples to build students’ digital literacy skills

November 21, 2022 The Nearpod Team

Digital literacy skills teach students to safely and effectively use technology. Use these digital literacy assessments and resources.

Alyssa Wing
Alyssa Wing is a Senior Customer Success Manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary. Prior to joining the world of edtech, she served as a middle school ELA teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland and in Brooklyn, New York. In her current role, she supports L.A. Unified School District and loves the daily opportunities she gets to support educators in scaling their impact through Nearpod and Flocabulary.
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What is digital citizenship and why’s it important for students?

October 11, 2022 DarriStephens

What is digital citizenship and why’s it important? Explore tips and tools for schools to empower students to be responsible digital citizens.

Alyssa Wing
Alyssa Wing is a Senior Customer Success Manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary. Prior to joining the world of edtech, she served as a middle school ELA teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland and in Brooklyn, New York. In her current role, she supports L.A. Unified School District and loves the daily opportunities she gets to support educators in scaling their impact through Nearpod and Flocabulary.
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The positive impact of digital citizenship instruction in K-12

September 27, 2022 The Nearpod Team

Learn how educators are making positive impacts on their students, technology integration efforts, and school culture through Nearpod & Common Sense Education’s Digital Citizenship curriculum.

Alyssa Wing
Alyssa Wing is a Senior Customer Success Manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary. Prior to joining the world of edtech, she served as a middle school ELA teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland and in Brooklyn, New York. In her current role, she supports L.A. Unified School District and loves the daily opportunities she gets to support educators in scaling their impact through Nearpod and Flocabulary.
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Media literacy lessons to help students analyze news media

September 21, 2022 Brianna Owens

Media literacy is an essential skill for students to adapt. Save time and use these premade lessons to teach examples of media literacy.

Alyssa Wing
Alyssa Wing is a Senior Customer Success Manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary. Prior to joining the world of edtech, she served as a middle school ELA teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland and in Brooklyn, New York. In her current role, she supports L.A. Unified School District and loves the daily opportunities she gets to support educators in scaling their impact through Nearpod and Flocabulary.
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L.A. Unified Digital Citizenship Nearpod Student Contest

March 31, 2022 Alyssa Wing

For Digital Citizenship Week, we designed a month-long dig cit experience that included a student contest for L.A. Unified School District.

Alyssa Wing
Alyssa Wing is a Senior Customer Success Manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary. Prior to joining the world of edtech, she served as a middle school ELA teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland and in Brooklyn, New York. In her current role, she supports L.A. Unified School District and loves the daily opportunities she gets to support educators in scaling their impact through Nearpod and Flocabulary.