Entries by kdawson

Think Before You Click: Digital Safety for All of Us

Digital Citizenship Week is October 19–23! It’s a great opportunity to help our students think about how they can be safe, responsible and thoughtful digital citizens, but it’s also a good reminder for all of us to take a look at our own digital habits. From protecting passwords and recognizing scams to thinking carefully about what we share online and how we use AI, we all have a role to play in keeping our digital world safer. Read on for some great resources and easy ideas you can use with your students, along with a few digital safety reminders for yourself!

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Turn Cluttered Screen Chaos into Organized Calm with Windows Magic

If your computer currently has 17 different windows open and you’re playing a game of “Where did I put that document?”, this tip is for you (yes, that’s me too).  I just discovered this icon on my computer and I had to share! 

Windows 11 includes a hidden tool called Virtual Desktops, that lets you create separate workspaces for different tasks. Think of it as having multiple desks in your office: one for email, one for planning, and one for meetings ( and one for working on report cards that you can keep hidden in the background).

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Tame Your Inbox with Categories, Flags & Archives

As we approach June and the weather is beautiful, we sometimes need some quick ideas to regroup our students and shift gears or calm down. Check out Digital Snacks – 150+ Breaks for students’ brains, curated by Tony Vincent​ to find relaxing break videos, sensory break videos and quick activities like “Do nothing for 2 minutes”.
…and on another note…   
If your Outlook inbox feels a bit like a laundry basket full of emails, meetings, reminders, and “I’ll deal with this later” messages… you’re definitely not alone 😅

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