In this episode, EdTech Coach Debbie Tannenbaum joins for an eye-opening conversation about the importance of icon literacy for successfully navigating digital learning environments. You’ll hear practical strategies for introducing icons to empower students and cultivate a strong sense of agency on their educational journey.
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Tips for Teaching Icon Literacy
- Set an intention when sharing icons with students.
- Make connections to open-ended creation tools.
- Model for students throughout the school year.
Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club
This episode is sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club. I open the doors to new members just a few times a year, and you can grab your spot from July 20th to July 31st. It’s a special monthly membership where I share professional learning resources for educators interested and excited about using digital strategies for teaching and learning. Learn more at ClassTechTips.com/Club
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Episode Resources
- Check out Debbie Tannenbaum’s website
- Connect with Debbie Tannenbaum on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, & email
- Find her books on Amazon:
- TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky & Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative: Amplifying Instructional Design
- Seesaw (Student-driven Digital Portfolios & ParentCommunication)
- Book Creator (Ebook creation tool)
- Pear Deck (Student Engagement tool)
- Wix (Website builder)
- Adobe Express for Education (Free creation tools)
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- Flip (Video discussion tool)
- 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
- Teaching Tech Fluency With Icons in Early Childhood Classrooms with Pana Asavavatana (Podcast Episode)
- How to Help Students Better Navigate Digital Spaces [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- How to Promote Student Agency in Digital Spaces (Blog Post)
- The Importance of Supporting Students with Mobile Devices (Podcast Episode)
- Digital Citizenship Lesson Ideas for Students (Blog Post)
