More - Digital Citizenship @ GWA

We presented to the entire Grade 5 in order to prepare them for some of the challenges of technology use during the PYPX. Here is our presentation:

We presented to the entire Grade 4 as part of their 'Communication' Unit of Inquiry. Here is our presentation:

Don't be fooled - this is a different presentation to the one further below! This is the last presentation we did with parents in preparation of 'Safer Internet Day' which is February 11th... Parents shared their concerns about technology use while recognising the many positives - especially in an international school far from 'home.'

We discussed the issues that occur at different ages and watched an extremely thought-provoking video to highlight the potential dangers that lurk online - and above all, we noted the HUGE importance of ensuring that parents understand not only the role that technology plays but also how to be there for the child to support them in their choices and decision-making.

We shared both this blog - as a place to share good quality resources, links and videos - AND the Digital Citizenship Facebook Page. Please look to the right sidebar for more!

We presented our information about Digital Citizenship to faculty and teaching staff at GWA with the intention of raising awareness amongst staff. This was the case and teachers decided to share information in a variety of ways.

Secondary School Assemblies have recently focused on issues related to appropriate online communication
Secondary Counselors have been surveying students about their experiences online
Elementary assemblies have discussed 'stranger' danger
ICT classes in Elementary have continued to highlight the importance of being safe, respectful and responsible on line in order to create a positive Digital Footprint
Grade 5 students have recently been encouraged to bring their own educational device to school to 'practice' these skills in a secure - and supervised - environment.

Below, we have embedded the most updated version of our Digital Citizenship & Acceptable Use Policy. The previous version was seven pages long and had been written by technology experts. We purposefully made this policy to be succinct with language that could be clearly understood by teachers, parents and students alike. Please let us know what you think...

This was the first parent session presentation. We discuss what learning was to us and what learning is for our students today. We talk about the 'digital divide' and the importance of our understanding of this but, above all, we came to the conclusion that technology is just another tool for learning. See below:

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