PDW Media Center
Winter Newsletter
New this month:
- Reminder: Library Resources
- January Reading Challenge
- Digital Citizenship Lessons
- Martin Luther King Resources
- Lunar New Year
Library Resources
Destiny Discover
Mackin
Sora
January Reading Challenge
From January 1 to January 31, Paul D West will participate in Beanstack’s Fifth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, “Read for a Better World,” sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group. We challenge our students to read at least [insert goal] during the month and keep track of their reading on our Beanstack site. Students can access Beanstack by going into their Classlink account, and finding Beanstack under the eLibrary folder. You can also download the Beanstack app for quicker access. Thousands of other libraries and schools across the nation are joining in too, for a chance at winning prizes including book collections, signed books, and virtual author visits. Happy reading, Paul D West!
Digital Citizenship Lessons
Students have three Digital Citizenship Nearpod lessons to complete on the topics of Digital Footprint and Identity, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama and Hate Speech, and Relationships and Communication.
For Teachers:
Fulton County Schools is once again reaffirming their commitment to Digital Citizenship by applying to be a Common Sense Media District for the 2021 – 2022 school year.
Every classroom teacher needs to complete one of the Common Sense lessons. When finished, please submit the completion form below:
Educators and Social Media: Avoiding the Pitfalls
While social media presents a host of opportunities for educators to connect with their students and to prepare students to be savvy digital citizens, it also requires educators to walk a fine line. How can they make the most of tools like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, while also upholding appropriate boundaries that protect the privacy and well-being of students? In this edWebinar, Jamie Knowles, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media, shares strategies for helping teachers use social media in a way that benefits their students, their school, and themselves.
Protecting Students' Privacy Online
This 1-hour interactive online course for educators will introduce the topic of student online privacy and offer concrete best practices for managing the risks to students. It will include specific tools and methods for assessing the privacy and security of products commonly used in the classroom, and it will support teachers in mitigating the risk of student data being compromised.
For Parents:
We know that with all the advantages the Internet can bring to your family’s life, there can also be pitfalls.
To help you talk with your children about Internet Safety and how to be a good Digital Citizen, the following Parent Resources are available on the Common Sense Media Website:
Cyberbullying Resources for Parents and Families
Once kids go online, their chances of finding cyberbullies, haters, and trolls is, sadly, quite high. Find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles to help with tough conversations -- whether your kid is a bully or is being bullied. Common Sense Media answers all your cyberbullying questions, offering age-appropriate advice, school resources, and more from parents and experts.
Online Safety Resources for Parents and Families
To help kids maximize the Internet's benefits -- while minimizing the risks – Common Sense Media offers the latest research, tips, and tools on what really keeps kids safe. Which privacy settings should you use? What are the ins and outs of parental controls? Get tips on everything from the basics, such as smart usernames, to the big stuff, such as appropriate sharing.
Resources about Social Media Devices for Parents and Families
Getting a cellphone has become a milestone for most kids. Common Sense helps parents lay the groundwork for responsible cellphone use and manage the challenges and opportunities they bring. Learn how to decide the right age to get your kid a cellphone, set rules, choose the right phone and service plan, and stay on top of what your kid is doing on his or her phone.
Information On Setting The Parental Controls For Cable TV And Internet Providers:
MLK Resources
Narrated by DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan, the virtual reality tour takes viewers through all six floors of the modernized library.