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One common misconception in Elementary schools is that technology is a distraction. However, University of Cumberlands explains how vital a role technology plays in todays classrooms. A medical sciences journal has shown that technology has a potential to be major distractor in the classroom. This is due to unexpected rings, exposure to social media at a young age, and potential for off task work. Although, technology has the potential to be distracting, it is a great tool use in the classroom. The use of tech helps students learn and develop digital literacy skills. It improves access to many resources. Finally, gives an opportunity to exercise the skills learned.

https://www.ucumberlands.edu/blog/technology-in-elementary-education

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The potential effect of technology and distractions on undergraduate students’ concentration

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In the present era, it is difficult to keep the concentration of college students at its maximum potential during the class time, as there are many distractions that negatively impact students’ concentration and prevent optimal learning.…

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It is imperative that our students learn how to safely navigate technology. Information literacy is a skill that involves finding true sources and information on the internet. Digital Literacy includes more skills to keep our students safe. This includes communicating, collaborating, and becoming aware of issues like scams, false information, and overall distractions.

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1089065.pdf

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Another common elementary school misconception is that place value is the same as the number read. For example, the number 10 is viewed as strictly 10. If we were to model it would be modeled by 10 ones. However, it is actually a 1 and a 0. This is 1 tens block and 0 ones. The separation is difficult to distinguish because the natural number is joined together.

https://thirdspacelearning.com/us/blog/math-misconceptions-elementary/

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An effective way to teach this to young kids is to walk through the steps with them. These safety precautions include:

1. Teaching them how to use the device

2. Learning to differentiate Reliable vs. Non-Reliable information.

This could be done by looking at the website it is coming from. And also teaching how to fact check information to check for plagiarism.

3. Demonstrate how to communicate online using online etiquette.

Students learn a lot through demonstration. Walking through the process with them can help them understand the context in a real situation. Allow and encourage questions to ensure the learning.

https://ctu.ieee.org/digital-literacy-in-the-elementary-classroom-a-necessary-foundation/

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Digital Literacy in the Elementary Classroom: A Necessary Foundation - Connecting the Unconnected

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Today, digital technologies are more central to our daily lives than ever before. However, many people lack access to, or knowledge of, critical digital skills that are necessary to use online platforms. To ensure that every person is able to navigate the internet, schools should consider implementing a digital literacy curriculum. Digital literacy in the […]

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Without the knowledge of digital literacy, our students believe that the internet is a place full of true information. They do not understand it is a place for anyone to put anything. Teaching them to look at who is posting the information will help them understand this. This misconception could lead to unknown plagiarism in their lives. It could also lead to many misconceptions in the world around them, causing much confusion as a result of false information.