a visit with Katie greer and CELEBRATING DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP OCTOBER 14 - 18, 2024
Just ahead of Digital Citizenship Week students in Grades 5 & 6 got a special presentation on Internet Safety from guest speaker, Katie Greer. Be sure to check out her website. Did you know that some of the most popular apps among students require that users be 13 or over? Digital Citizenship is an important piece of technology use and it is a subject that we will be investigating throughout the year in all classes.
"Digital Citizenship Week is a week-long celebration promoting digital well-being within K–12 schools, advancing Common Sense’s mission of helping students thrive in a world of media and technology. Learning never stops, and neither does digital citizenship. Teaching our students digital skills and inviting them to reflect on how media and technology affect their daily lives is essential to helping them connect with the world around them. Digital Citizenship week is the perfect time to engage our students around these essential life skills using resources from Common Sense Education."
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At Spofford Pond School we promote digital citizenship everyday. In classrooms around the building students are not only expected to follow our acceptable use policy rules but also to adhere to good digital citizenship. Digital Citizenship is a set of rules and responsibilities that inspire the responsible use of technology, digital devices and online accounts. Part of being a digital citizen at Spofford Pond School requires one to make good choices when using technology. The idea of digital citizenship is that it is truly a life skill that empowers the user. As digital citizens, students will acquire knowledge about the role they play when they use technology in the classroom and beyond.
You may wonder, how can you help at home? Here are some resources for families:
Help your student balance their time:
Talk with your family and sign a Family Media Agreement.
Check out some of these videos: What Does it Mean to Be a Digital Citizen? #Devicefreedinner
Technology Essential Questions
What are our rights and responsibilities as digital citizens, and how do they influence our online behavior?
How can we use digital platforms to contribute positively to our communities while avoiding harmful behaviors such as cyberbullying or spreading misinformation?
How do we distinguish between credible and unreliable sources of information in the digital age?
What steps can we take to safeguard our personal information and privacy online?
What are the long-term consequences of our digital actions, and how can we make informed decisions to shape our digital identities positively?
What strategies can we employ to navigate digital platforms effectively while maintaining positive online relationships?
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