Christine Elgersma
Senior Editor, Social Media and Instructional Materials at Common Sense Media
Senior Editor, Learning Content Strategy @CommonSense, mother of one, former teacher to many, opinions my own.
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Jul 23, 2024 |
rb.gy | Christine Elgersma
Despite the common assumption that educators sit around all summer eating bonbons and sipping icy beverages, we know the truth: Many continue planning, professional development, and other school-related work over the summer. Others work on advanced degrees and certificates. Some even get side hustles to help make ends meet. I know that was true for me!When I was a new teacher, I would launch myself from the frenzy of the end of the year into tons of summer plans.
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May 10, 2024 |
commonsense.org | Christine Elgersma
We often think about books as a way to unplug from our digital lives, and that's a great reason to read. But the lines between online and "irl" are increasingly blurred, so it only makes sense that some books wrap their stories around devices and digital media. And what better way to get some perspective and reflect on digital citizenship topics than to approach them in the steadily-paced pages of a great book?
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Feb 23, 2024 |
wsbtv.com | Katie Mather |Christine Elgersma
A social media app called Wizz that’s been popular with teens in the U.S. and Canada over the last few years is pushing back against allegations that the platform allows predators to target young users for "sextortion."The app, which describes itself as "a safe space to meet and chat with new friends around the world," reportedly has a core user base of 13- to 21-year-olds and aims to build "connections" among those users.
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Nov 6, 2023 |
commonsense.org | Christine Elgersma
Right around winter break, everyone's thoughts start to turn to the upcoming time off and family celebrations. In school, little kids are tracing their hands to make turkeys, while older students might be taking final exams. No matter what's on the schedule, it's a great opportunity to make a little space for some social and emotional learning that leans into the spirit of the season rather than skating across the surface.
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Aug 31, 2023 |
commonsense.org | Christine Elgersma
Though backgrounds, cultures, and histories are a part of our classrooms every day, September 15-October 15 is officially National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Teachers can use this opportunity to shine a light on the critical contributions, rich culture, and long history of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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