Thanks to SET-BC, we currently have 6 iPads for our class to use for our special newspaper project. With the iPads, the students will learn to use technology to enhance and showcase their learning with tools such as photos, video recording, Voice Memos, or apps such as Book Creator and Explain Everything. My hope is that this tech project will indirectly help increase students’ interest in verbal or written communication, as well as motivate students to write with purpose.
“Great communication begins with connection.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
Before we could even start to play with our 6 iPads and begin our newspaper blog, it was important and necessary for our class to talk about Digital Citizenship.
During our Tech Time lessons, we learned that all good digital citizens:
- protect private information for themselves and others: “I will log out, and not share my login or password with others.”
- respect themselves and others: “I will always ask for consent or permission before I take anyone’s photos or record a video of someone.”
- balance the time they spend online and using media: “I will keep the device safe and secure at all times. I will use the device only for the assigned task.”
- stay safe online: “I will visit appropriate websites that promote learning and are for educational purposes.”
- respect copyright and intellectual property.
- carefully manage their digital footprint: “I will use kind words and remember my digital footprint should never harm others.”
- stand up to cyberbullying if/when they see it happening.
As Spiderman once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” 🙂