2 of the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship really stood out to me and those include… Digital Etiquette The way I learned digital etiquette was “If you wouldn’t be okay with your grandma seeing that post, don’t post it”. Just like how we are usually taught to think before we speak, we should also be…
Continue readingIntegrating Comprehensive Digital Citizenship Education in the Classroom
In today’s interconnected world, digital citizenship has become an essential aspect of education. As educators, we are tasked with preparing not only for the physical world but also for the digital landscape they navigate daily. Here’s how I plan to approach digital citizenship in my future classroom, with insights from key articles and resources provided…
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June 7th 2024 This week, I decided to dive into a website called Start ASL! Here’s what the site looks like when you arrive at the home page! After you’ve inserted your name and email, the site sends you an email to confirm what course you’re interested in and your contact information! Once you’ve inserted […]
Continue readingCyber Safety + My Experience
Cyber safety is the act of taking precautions to protect your network and security from any malicious cyber attacks or viruses that may make their way to your devices. Cyber safety is important for the protection of your personal, confidential data. A breach in your personal data could result in financial damages, reputation damages etc. […]
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Increasing digital literacy in the classroom is essential for combating fake news and its associated dangers. In my subject area and grade range, teaching digital literacy could be integrated into the curriculum through various engaging and practical methods. Here’s a comprehensive approach based on the goals of the NCTE framework and insights from several key articles: Teaching Digital Literacy in the Classroom Critical Evaluation of Sources: Lesson Plan: Begin with lessons on how to critically evaluate the credibility of online…
Continue readingWeek 5: Deloading. Is rest…good?
June 3rd: In the same way that drained batteries need to recharge, so do our muscles. After rigorous activity, the muscles need adequate nutrients and rest in order to recover and comeback stronger. Lark.com (among many other sites) even says that rest could help break plateaus; a core struggle faced earlier in the program.…
Continue readingGrace and Graphite
This week, for my learning project, I decided to focus on learning pencil calligraphy (a branch in the faux calligraphy department)….
Continue readingDon’t Believe it All
By integrating digital literacy into the curriculum and aligning it with the NCTE framework, we can empower students to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly. Using insights from relevant articles and resources, we can develop comprehensive strategies that not only enhance students’ digital skills but also prepare them to be selective and skeptical of […]
Continue readingSo You think you can Sew?
This week was an interesting week for my learning project. I jumped from playing around with materials to actually creating things. This week I worked on making pot holders. It was WAY harder than I thought it was going to be… welcome to my adventure. Here is a video of my experience So I started by getting my materials together. I measured and cut different materials. (I just used old dresses and clothes that either don’t fit me anymore…
Continue readingInspiring Digital Responsibility in Young Minds
The world online right now is a scary place and I don’t think it is fair for students just to be thrown into this scary place without the proper education. It is our job as educators to protect our students and set them up for success in their futures and this doesn’t just go for…
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