Digital Learning News 10-25-2016
from the BISD Digital Learning Team
In today's issue:
- Digital Citizenship: Information/Media Literacy - What is it and why is it such a critical skill for all of us?
- Tonight's Twitter Chat: Improving Information/Media Literacy
- NEW! Classroom Digital Learning Spotlights
- Read our latest blog posts
- Upcoming Google online conference information
- and more
Have a great week,
Kelli, Cheryl, Jennifer, Jeff, Toni, Jennifer, Tosh, Michael, Rashel, and Karen
the Digital Learning Team
What is Media/Information Literacy?
Literacy in the general sense is the ability to be able to read (consume) and write (create). Media literacy builds on these two core elements of general literacy. Media literate individuals know how to
1) be wise consumers - to critically analyze media in all of its forms in a variety of contexts (social interactions, political discussions and campaigns, product advertising, etc.)
2) be deliberate message contributors - to use various media to share opinions and perspectives in constructive and creative ways.
Tonight's Twitter Chat
Q1 What does it mean to be information and media literate in the 21st century?
Q2 How does information and media literacy improve research?
Q3 What resources or tips do you have to encourage information and media literacy?
Learn about Information/Media Literacy
What Does It Mean to be Information-Literate Today - Sarah Gretter, 2016
It's Crucial for Kids to Learn Media Literacy - Vanessa Domine, 2015
50 Challenging Activities to Help Teach Media Literacy - Terry Heick, 2016
How to Improve Media Literacy - Thoughtful Learning, 2016
Why is Media Literacy Important for Teachers - Quora Discussion Board
In Case You Missed It...
BISD Teachers and Students are Using Digital Tools and Resources in Amazing Ways For Learning!
The Digital Learning Team also posts our recommended digital learning tools and resources. See the newest spotlights below and please go here to the blog to see the details:
Demonstrating Learning in the Cheney Library
Researchers in the Watauga Library Learning Commons
North Ridge Middle School Personalized Intervention
West Birdville Online Researchers Using Pebble-GO
Watauga MS Super Test Review
Get Spotlighted on the Blog - It's as Easy as an Email
Please share the great things going on where you are! It's really easy.
1. Describe what you would like to share in an email.
2. Attach a photo to your email.
3. Send your email to dl83.digital-learning@blogger.com
Your spotlight will automatically post on the Digital Learning Lounge blog.
Digital Citizenship Curricular Framework
Safe Searching via KidRex
Evaluating Sources via instaGrok
An Awesome PL Opportunity - The Annual Online Google Conference!
Mark Your Calendar – Google’s Online Conference It Takes a Teacher
Register today for a free online conference presented by Google for Education on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Learn from over 100 sessions led by other educators. Learn new approaches & celebrate that #ItTakesATeacher.
You will have the opportunity to:
• Engage with other educators and school leaders to share with and learn from each other.
• Hear from inspiring speakers like Linda Darling-Hammond, Jennie Magiera, Kevin Brookhouser and many more.
• Explore the latest Google product news and get tips and tools from educators.
In the meantime, check out Google’s It Takes a Teacher page where you can share your stories with the hashtag #ItTakesATeacher.
In the coming weeks we’ll be sending you updates on the 100+ speakers and sessions. Stay tuned!
December 2 - 3, 2016
Day and Time:
Friday - Saturday, December 2-3, 2016
Start on Friday – December 2 at 4:00 PM
End on Saturday – December 3 at 5:00 PM
Where:
Online (Details to come)
Sessions around the clock, around the world
REGISTER NOW to get your spot and receive updates about the online conference right in your inbox.
Check Out the Highlight Reel from Last Year's Conference below
Digital Learning Team Contacts
We're here to help and learn with you!
Kelli Montgomery @KelliM11, Director of Digital Learning
Cheryl McKnight @cherylmck, Coordinator of Digital Learning
ELEMENTARY TEAM MEMBERS:
Jennifer Canizares @jcanny72 jennifer.canizares@birdvilleschools.net
Birdville, WT Francisco, Binion, Mullendore, Snow Heights, Porter
Toni Hylander @technologytoni toni.hylander@birdvilleschools.net
Smithfield, Cheney, Stowe, Watauga, North Ridge, Walker Creek
Jeff Samuelson @jeff_samuelson jeff.samuelson@birdvilleschools.net
David E Smith, Richland, West Birdville, Holiday Heights, Hardeman, ACFT
Jennifer Miller @steamlearnlab, Learning Resources Specialist, Green Valley Spicer, Foster Village
SECONDARY TEAM MEMBERS:
Michael Hanson @Hansonits michael.hanson@birdvilleschools.net
Haltom HS, Haltom MS, Richland MS, North Ridge MS, North Oaks MS
Rashel Larson @rashellarson rashel.larson@birdvilleschools.net BCTAL, Smithfield MS, North Richland MS, Central Office Administration
Tosh McGaughy @ToshMcGaughy tosh.mcgaughy@birdvilleschools.net
Richland HS, Birdville HS, Shannon HS, Watauga MS
Karen Teeters @karenteeters222, Online Learning Specialist, All Middle and High Schools