Gems World Academy has recently been certified as a Common Sense Media Approved School. We are the first school in the Middle East to receive this credential and the first GEMS school worldwide. With our dedication to Digital Citizenship in the classroom curriculum and education for both teachers and parents, we believe that digital literacy and citizenship skills have become essential for students in the 21st century.
It is known that kids spend an average of 53 hours a week using media and technology, equating to over 7 hours a day, and this doesn’t include time spent texting or doing school work. Though technology offers kids great opportunities for self-exploration, creativity, connection and learning, young students may also experience challenges such as oversharing information and cyberbullying.
For these reasons we are committed to teaching our students how to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly. This recognition is provided by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit American organization dedicated to improving kids’ media lives. It is a privilege and an honour to be recognized by Common Sense Media and we look forward to integrating this resource into our digital citizenship learning.
For more information, useful links, practical advice and suggestions please ‘like’ our Digital Citizenship Facebook Page.
It is known that kids spend an average of 53 hours a week using media and technology, equating to over 7 hours a day, and this doesn’t include time spent texting or doing school work. Though technology offers kids great opportunities for self-exploration, creativity, connection and learning, young students may also experience challenges such as oversharing information and cyberbullying.
For these reasons we are committed to teaching our students how to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly. This recognition is provided by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit American organization dedicated to improving kids’ media lives. It is a privilege and an honour to be recognized by Common Sense Media and we look forward to integrating this resource into our digital citizenship learning.
For more information, useful links, practical advice and suggestions please ‘like’ our Digital Citizenship Facebook Page.