Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship made easy
What is it?
Digital Citizenship is the use of technology in our classrooms with our students making ethical decisions and using legal behavior. When introducing the use of the internet we have to be mindful that our students are facing new dangers and we need to be ready. With our tech savvy world, and tech savvy students it is more important now than ever to be prepared for the change.
Helpful Sites to Get You Started
- http://www.learning.com/easytech/onlinesafety/?subtab=0#presentation-tab: This site is interactive and has online lessons for you to teach in your classroom when you need it. This site helps students to stay safe when working online.
- http://www.schooltube.com/video/0c20d6b3bb4f414a8ce8/CyberBullying: A short clip to share with students about cyber bulling. Helps in a non-threatening way to introduce and explain cyber bullying to students.
- http://stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html: A very helpful website to that talks about cyber bullying at any age. Can be used in school and shared with parents.
- http://blackboard.aacps.org/portal/tconnect/main/indextc.htm?target=blank: Don't feel like you have to recreate the wheel, the county already did that for you. Take advantage of the safe sites set aside for the ease of use in your classroom.
Some Top Sites
Connect Ed
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do Site that directly links to the Treasures Manuel with great games, and comprehension activities to enhance student learning.
Read Write Think
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/ Website with thinking maps that students can type into and print out
Learning Games for Kids
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html This site is great to practice typing skills, can be used during the computer lab time or as a center during small group rotations.
Keep Calm and Teach On
More Questions?
There are so many sites out there for you to use. This may seem daunting at first like any new initiative or activity that we introduce into the classroom. Take a deep breath and stay calm, we are all in the same boat and there are resources for you to use. If you have any great sites to share be sure to drop them in the staff folder on blackboard. If you have any questions of which sites are reputable or beneficial send a quick email. We are all in this together, just reach out.
Keep the digital Dialog Going
Remember if you need help all you have to do is email and I am more than happy to help or find a resource for you.
Email: lroussey@aacps.org