Emphasizing the importance of global digital citizenship, students are encouraged to use technology responsibly and creatively to connect with diverse communities. This approach involves teaching students to seek permission and credit original sources, understand plagiarism consequences, and adhere to user agreements.
Technology supports
1-online stopwatch
https://www.online-stopwatch.com/
2-Physical Activity Choice Boards
can be on paper or digital
3-Turnitin (https://www.turnitin.com)
*student ensures their own safety
by securing their online presence
with passwords
*student has a balance of online/offline
task throughout the day
*20-20-20 Rule for resting eyes
*uses proper desk posture
*student asks permission and or
gives credit to owners of information
*student understands the consequences of
of plagarism and "adheres to user agreements"
*student uses technology for connecting with global communities
*student uses technology to "expand the walls of the classroom"
Presence & Communication
Use Presence & Communication to connect with others globally. This can be through creation of something that helps others or by supporting others in the community through planning, organizing, fundraising. Students are highly engaged when they can be involved with solving problems in other communities or in their own community. They have a sense of pride, accountability and commitment to succeed. An example would be - have students create a digital placemat that can be printed /laminated and donate it to the local nursing home. This could also be done with Christmas cards. As students advance in their technological skills projects to help others can become more advanced.
Technology supports
1-Skype 2-Twitter 3-Blogs
*students communicates appropriately and contributes in positive ways
to their global community
*student learns to respond and develop a positive digital footprint
*technology gives students the ability to communnicate and connect with others
*students are able to "see" through the computer to a new world they previously would not have connected with
*projects that allow students to learn about other cultures help them to understand the world around them
Critical Thinking & Information Literacy
Technology Supports
1-Learn360 2-encyclopedia britannica
*students are able to find credible resources by using effective search tools *students evaluate the information for accuracy/relevance
*student engages in meaningful conversations that are stimulated from a passion project
*students ask themselves "BIG" questions and find solutions to these questions through inquiry and use of technology ("How can we help people in different parts of the world lead better lives?"