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Teaching citizenship in the digital age

Teaching Citizenship in the Digital Age

Democratic countries have never had a greater need for informed, active citizens who can see beyond narrow self-interest and grandiose claims and set their sights on positive change. We need savvy users who can engage online, yet protect their privacy and well-being. We need critical citizens who are able to assess both the value and flaws in our institutions and policies. In this issue, we will explore how educators can engage students in civic issues within the shifting landscape of the digital age.

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Digital Media for citizenship

Dark Clouds and Silver Linings

The perils and possibilities of digital media for citizenship

Teaching

school engagement

Beyond Rules of Engagement

Resetting education perspectives on digital citizenship

by: Jesse Miller

Democratic goals for civic education

Plus Ça Change…

Democratic goals for civic education in the digital age

by: Dr. Joel Westheimer

Editor's Pick

Editor's Pick
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Digital Civics

Supporting youth voice and action in a networked age

by: Dr. Erica R Hodgin, Carrie James, Dr. Sangita Shresthova

Indigenous Learning

Truth and Reconciliation Event - Dance

National gathering reframes barriers to reconciliation in schools

Leveraging opportunities for change

by: André Rebeiz

Truth and Reconciliation - Pamela Rose Toulouse

The Facts on Education

How can we embed Truth and Reconciliation in every school?

Changing how generations of young people move forward together.

by: Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse

Diversity

The Facts on Education

How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?

Four key factors that can make a positive difference for LGBTQ2 students in K-12 schools.

by: Dr. Kristopher Wells

Teaching with Jacob

Learning from Jacob

Working closely with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

by: Jessica Coleman

Assessment

Why Quebec students soar in mathematics

Head of the Class

Why Quebec students soar in mathematics

by: Paul W. Bennett

Beyond Trial and Error

Beyond Trial and Error

Developing early career teachers’ classroom assessment practices

by: Andrew Coombs, Dr. Christopher DeLuca, Danielle LaPointe-McEwan

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Feedback on Education Training

Curriculum, Teaching

Viewpoint from a fresh teaching grad: BEd programs need to focus more on modelling best teaching practices

by: Harley Nadler, Stephen Hurley

Panel Discussion, Lethbridge, Alberta

Indigenous Learning

How to move the Calls to Action from the TRC forward in all of our schools

by: Dr. Michelle Hogue, Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse, Julaine Guitton, Ira Provost