#mschat Archive
A chat that offers middle school teachers a chance to have a collaborative discussion about a different topic each week. Our topics change from week to week, ranging from Common Core State Standards to Character Education. During the chat, participants exchanges ideas and resources. The chat group ranges in size each week from 10 to 50+ participants. Discussion can be general talking about instructional style or process to specific. Recently members of the chat group help each other create lessons.
Thursday March 31, 2016
IT is time to get rolling down the tracks with driving the train tonight: ALL Aboard with introductions
Let's start w/ some intros! Say who UR, what U do, where UR (in the f2f world--not cyber-world).
Todd here checking in from Warren, Michigan: 6th grade Science teacher: excited to talk Citizenship Tonight
Good evening, - michael from columbus ohio - multi-subject teacher and extra-curricular facilitator :)
Dane from NJ. Preservice teacher. Future social studies teacher
I'm Mallory, a pre-service teacher studying Middle Childhood Ed . I'm excited to participate in my first .
Marlena here excited to be back in the groove this week!
Good evening Michael Hope all is well.
Doing well here - how is life by you?
Hope you had a great Spring Break Marlena
Dru fr here in Westerville, OH. MS/HS ELA/R/SS T & MS/ES Admin 4 many years! Always eager 2 learn fr/ edu-stars out there!
Glad you could join in Mallory
Robyn from Australia. Still on holidays and enjoying having the time to chat
Hey Todd! Fun in the sun is just what I needed! 🌊☀️
Always elated 2 have the intergalactic captain, Todd Bloch, in the house! https://t.co/QJCcxYMvXA
Todd here checking in from Warren, Michigan: 6th grade Science teacher: excited to talk Citizenship Tonight
Lorraine, principal, checking in from a stormy Georgia.
Hi, All! Amy from MI. Middle school band teacher.
Thx 4 being here & bringing the awesomeness, Michael! https://t.co/dMPyUFUUp0
Good evening, - michael from columbus ohio - multi-subject teacher and extra-curricular facilitator :)
Kristy, from Queensland, Australia. Middle College teacher, Yr 8 home room.
A break in the SUN and on a BEACH is always sure to refresh and recharge!
crazy storms here in central ohio too! a friend posted on FB abt a tree that fell in her yard! all safe
Good evening! So glad to see you!
Hey Amy, great you could join in tonight
Hi! Christie, math teacher from Chicago, but in DC for spring break. Stopping in to for a few mins tonight.
Hi Robyn! So glad you could join in!
Superbly excited 2 have you here, Robyn! Thx 4 bringing the Australian wisdom & insight 2 2nite/day! https://t.co/78gaXke2mx
Robyn from Australia. Still on holidays and enjoying having the time to chat
Jeremy from Connecticut. alum & parent of a 6th grader. Very much into digital citizenship. It has currency right now.
My name is Lynne! I am studying to be a middle childhood teacher and am so excited to participate in my first ed chat!
Hi from Alberta! I'm Angela & I teach 6th grade with a few ms options thrown in
Thx for joining us 4 a bit of your spring break, Christie! https://t.co/YLPcrTzTBD
Hi! Christie, math teacher from Chicago, but in DC for spring break. Stopping in to for a few mins tonight.
Front is on the way. Hoping to avoid the bad stuff, but we're bracing for it. https://t.co/KRn9TFtnwj
crazy storms here in central ohio too! a friend posted on FB abt a tree that fell in her yard! all safe
Super cool Lynne! Welcome!
Hey Jeremy! I agree it is important: Just wish we dropped Digital: Good citizenship is always expected
Yowza Michael! Those storms R ab 2 cruise on in2 Westerville shortly. Staying safe in the cyber-space https://t.co/pKhJwRgXbT
crazy storms here in central ohio too! a friend posted on FB abt a tree that fell in her yard! all safe
Excited to hear your thoughts from Alberta! Welcome!
Surprised I haven't heard any sirens!
almost summery now here in New England. Then will snow in 3 days. Welcome to April!
Evan from VA- Happy to be here
Stormy here in MI too Crazy March weather
Teri Bauerly- I teach grades 6-8 STEM & EdTech in Spearfish, SD. Joining in for
Wee reminders 4 us: we'll be using A1 for Q1, A2 for Q2 and for all answers we do on the tweet up! Retweet, reply, favorite & follow
Chris from IL - 7th grade social science and math. Popping in and out tonight.
exactly. It IS citizenship, wherever it is.
Well, this was much shorter than I thought because I have to head out now. I will catch up on what I missed tomorrow!
Happened to me last week! Said Hi, then
Here's Q1 for : Why is it important 2 teach digital citizenship in the middle grades in particular? Why do young adols need it?
Hi all. Henry , high school principal from MA
a1: Ss aren't programmed w/ Dig.Cit - just like other social skills they must be taught, modeled & groomed w/ clear expectations
A1: Students are often just entering SM and permanent digital tool use: Need to have proper modeling(so much bad modeling out there)
Thx for being here, Teri! Hope everything in SD is peachy. https://t.co/oI6EO3mibj
Teri Bauerly- I teach grades 6-8 STEM & EdTech in Spearfish, SD. Joining in for
A1: Ss in middle grades are dealing w/ peer pressure, don't always think b4 doing, struggle w/ realizing long-term consequences
A1: MS is around age when most Ss really start setting out on their own in the dig world. Need to understand footprint and impact.
A1 MS Ss are more prone to rash decision making. Teaching DigCit early and well puts a “lens” before making decisions.
glad to be back! It's been probably a year since I last had time on a Thursday night!
see: comment section of anything
Right on! https://t.co/7OAX8KT61Z
a1: Ss aren't programmed w/ Dig.Cit - just like other social skills they must be taught, modeled & groomed w/ clear expectations
A1: The world is literally at Ss fingertips w/tech! 📱Our responsibility to teach how to use appropriately. https://t.co/HrHLvZLveH
Here's Q1 for : Why is it important 2 teach digital citizenship in the middle grades in particular? Why do young adols need it?
A1 Digital Citizenship is ESSENTIAL for MS students bc this is when they are media independent.
Katie, 7th and 8th Title 1 teacher, Indiana. Fashionably late to tonight's party!
Aha! Interesting use of programmed, Michael! What programming do YAs have? https://t.co/Fh1PJNqCIj
a1: Ss aren't programmed w/ Dig.Cit - just like other social skills they must be taught, modeled & groomed w/ clear expectations
The Ts struggle is real with work/life balance! 😉
A1: MS students see so much poor modeling by adults feel that their choices can follow any model: Need to educate on choices
A1: if we can get ms Ss to start making good decisions now, maybe they'll grow up & not be as bad as some adults are now w/ digcit
A1: MS is a time of experimenting w/o always understanding consequences. Ss need to learn NOW b/c it's a life skill
A1 Lots of distractions & temptations. They succumb easily to peer influences. Need help processing idea of online presence.
A1YAs spend a great deal of time online.We need to equip them w/ the appropriate skills 2 navigate, use, & solve problems digitally
Permanent use is a key phrase. SM & digital use isn't a passing fancy.These tools R4 life. Got 2 help them! https://t.co/uph1v7jYlU
A1: Students are often just entering SM and permanent digital tool use: Need to have proper modeling(so much bad modeling out there)
Also, going to be in and out of tonight's chat. my apologies
YES!Watching parents in our community model poor online behavior really bothers me https://t.co/XkF9H1abXD
A1: MS students see so much poor modeling by adults feel that their choices can follow any model: Need to educate on choices
A1) They're becoming exposed to more. But it should be a continuation of earlier, ongoing teaching. https://t.co/twlgCD0jDu
Here's Q1 for : Why is it important 2 teach digital citizenship in the middle grades in particular? Why do young adols need it?
A1: MS Ss need to see digital tools as learning tools not just used they way Celebs use ... Many Ss see only as entertainment
With a prefrontal cortex that is still receiving download instructions, their programming is "why did I do that?"
A1. Teens brains are developing, they need boundaries so they understand the implications of what they are doing in digital world
A1 Lots of technology use in MS. Important for Ss to understand the affects of their actions and learn how to be good DigCits.
A1 Tech is part of the lives of our students- digital citizenship is part of the modern curriculum
My apologize for my late arrival ! Mind if I hop in? Craig from Central Ohio. Middle school principal. Avid learner.
Agree, Todd. Important for our Ss to see appropriate digital usage and share it with others
A1: Don't want them getting a digital tattoo to young that can't be erased and could harm
As kids explore their social relationships it is important to learn the norms of good citizenship...digital and
A1: MS kids r testing boundaries & trying on identities, feeling out the world. Need boundaries & guidance 2 keep safe as explore.
I really like this comparison. https://t.co/OD90L6gohz
With a prefrontal cortex that is still receiving download instructions, their programming is "why did I do that?"
Ss need to know how to evaluate sources from diff media and be responsible participants in social media.
"learning tool" is key! Many Ss tell me they don't have computer at home, not realizing they have one in their pocket!
A1 - teaching early allows for reteaching on less severe errors in judgement
Yes! YAs do make hasty decisions & digital use definitely falls in2 that. Need 2 help them adjust the lens! https://t.co/N4rr9sgsgy
A1 MS Ss are more prone to rash decision making. Teaching DigCit early and well puts a “lens” before making decisions.
A1 Ss need the tools to navigate the digital world they live in. From privacy 2 safety 2 discerning between accurate/inaccurate info
The media often shines a light on poor behavior and Ss see it and figure it is okay. Really upsetting
Bravo! And their digital filter is still in beta, so we need 2 help them refine that tool https://t.co/LgTStUzKGd
With a prefrontal cortex that is still receiving download instructions, their programming is "why did I do that?"
Right, key to help our Ss link digital decisions with long-term consequences
or they ask me to spell a word with Siri in their hand Need to wake up and see the power in their hands
A1: More tools Ss use 4 their learning get social/global component as they get into MS, important that Ss can transfer digcit skills
they've begun the age of impulsivity without account for consequences. (If we're talking the negative aspect.)
Although I have to say, we need to make sure we're listening to the Ss, even as someone just graduating they know more than me w/ SM
Yes! This is a tough one for middle schoolers. Impulsive behavior w/o thinking of long term consequences. https://t.co/4bwzgvV3dX
A1. Teens brains are developing, they need boundaries so they understand the implications of what they are doing in digital world
YEP! "What does ___ mean" as they're logged into a computer. Me- "Google is your best friend" https://t.co/ZdkEeHcij3
or they ask me to spell a word with Siri in their hand Need to wake up and see the power in their hands
Just look at the Presidential campaign.... https://t.co/70zVS274Xs
The media often shines a light on poor behavior and Ss see it and figure it is okay. Really upsetting
absolutely! Being able to determine the right source of info for the task at hand is huge!
Ha! "Ask the Google" is becoming a new favorite response to questions lately.
YES! Beta is such a good description!
Yes! Many have normalized it as just a part of being a teen. Don't see true significance of their actions.
Gr8 point! Tech has changed the kind/level of questions our Ss ask https://t.co/Kii4WeNVNb
YEP! "What does ___ mean" as they're logged into a computer. Me- "Google is your best friend" https://t.co/ZdkEeHcij3
or they ask me to spell a word with Siri in their hand Need to wake up and see the power in their hands
I really like showing Kid President videos to my class, because he works so hard on spreading positive
Adults have much to learn along with the kids. That's the challenge of teaching digital citizenship. https://t.co/GGq3Vxqp6T
A1: MS students see so much poor modeling by adults feel that their choices can follow any model: Need to educate on choices
A1: Leaders, followers & more. This is when they truly begin to identify who they are & who they will become. DC is a priority.
Love Kid President awesome for MS Ss: Great model to follow
Every1 is rocking out ! Q2 is gathering steam & getting ready 2 chug on down the cyber-pipeline! Get ready!
LOL! YES, I tell them to take out phone and ask away!! Siri and Google are better spellers than me
A1 Adol need this bc digital learning happens at school-- need this new set of behavior guidelines.
Yes! DC=opportunity 2 explode teacher/student binary! We can learn so much fr each other--regardless of age! https://t.co/ObE4A2UqwN
Adults have much to learn along with the kids. That's the challenge of teaching digital citizenship. https://t.co/GGq3Vxqp6T
A1: MS students see so much poor modeling by adults feel that their choices can follow any model: Need to educate on choices
Kid President is definitely a great role model!
A1 Digital citizenship is just an extension of citizenship. If it's important in person, it's important online
A1: As says the internet is a huge digital playground, with no teachers on recess duty! Be present and visible
Q2. What kinds of challenges RU facing in your schools w/ students & digital citizenship? Real talk!
A1. Ss feel 'removed' from responsibility of what they do digitally. They need to be taught that what they do has real consequences
A2: Challenge #1; Many sites are blocked so can model in real time have to just role play
A2: Struggle w/ Ss wanting to use tech for good but Ts that refuse to let them use at all bc "all kids do bad stuff all the time"
a2: the line btwn Ps responsibilities and Ts. If a Ss posts something inappropriate when @ home abt. school how to solve the problem
Hi Everyone! Dropping by for awhile :)
A2 Kids are constantly trying to game. It's like they'll die if they are not on a game. That is a tough one to solve, but we try
A2: Challenge #2: Making Ss realize the digital world is just as important for citizenship as Face 2 face
some of the politics has been offensive but also an opportunity to teach media literacy--very related to .
A2: Still struggle w/ Ss fully understanding copyright & plagiarism "I didn't copy/paste, I typed it all out, so its okay"
late to the chat, hopefully I can still join. Blake from Iowa
A2: Challenge #3 student have already learned bad behaviors hard to unlearn them
A2: Ss feel as if there are no consequences online. Almost as if they are hidden and protected behind the keys and screen.
A2:nudie pics. It's seriously common for our Ss to ask for, send, & share pics even from Ss they barely know. & very vulgar lang.
Such an apt metaphor! Can't assume that YAs know how 2 act on the cyber-playground. Need 2B helpful/mindful! https://t.co/i0SujiIZM2
A1: As says the internet is a huge digital playground, with no teachers on recess duty! Be present and visible
and as you mentioned, not many positive role models to help fix behaviors
No tardy bells here just hop in
A2 Ss at my school *seem* to do great w/ SM. It's the Ts absence on it that I find frightening. Go where the students are!
A1: Mixed messages on using tech. Some Ts very comfortable with it, others not so much. Some still "smuggle" phone into my class.
A2. 'After-hours' group messaging which causes all sorts of issues the next day at school. Parents blame school for providing device
Hi Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island here. A1 is imp at MS level.Respect, respons-vital to proper talk
A2 Students needing assistance in be able to discern a quality site from propaganda
I let Ss play minecraft in the am sometimes. Heaven forbid I'm late, they're up in arms & angry https://t.co/L9GMkV3I1s
A2 Kids are constantly trying to game. It's like they'll die if they are not on a game. That is a tough one to solve, but we try
A2 Cyberbullying was an issue last year. The trash talking, picture taking/editing junk. sense of anonymity hurts efforts 2 control
Oh man, you are so right.
Yes Sexting is a huge problem: Adult behavior that students think is OKAY ... need to fix
it's very frustrating but in a fast paced world, instant gratification is what they seek. Gaming allows this.
True. How do we convince central office folks that blocked sites Rnot true way 2 teach digital citizenship? https://t.co/p6sDwUsxJz
A2: Challenge #1; Many sites are blocked so can model in real time have to just role play
LOL, I have used Minecraft for projects and kids game before first bell but also try to sneak on phones/laptops all day
A2 Ts do an excellent job teaching/modeling digcit; some issues w/plagiarism; cyberbullying outside of school-affects Ss in school
Truth! I do remind them to be careful what they text or post as they can't delete everything.
More a community issue: Only time will tell if we can get admin/community buy in
Yes! Blurred line and deferred blame/responsibility.
Definitely one of biggest issues I face https://t.co/EABNFkOpxA
a2: the line btwn Ps responsibilities and Ts. If a Ss posts something inappropriate when @ home abt. school how to solve the problem
Watch for digital citizenship summits. For teachers, parents, students, businesses, everyone. https://t.co/fmab9VGhZT
Yes! DC=opportunity 2 explode teacher/student binary! We can learn so much fr each other--regardless of age! https://t.co/ObE4A2UqwN
Adults have much to learn along with the kids. That's the challenge of teaching digital citizenship. https://t.co/GGq3Vxqp6T
A1: MS students see so much poor modeling by adults feel that their choices can follow any model: Need to educate on choices
Yes! Larger issue that most realize. https://t.co/wwR2ZMCi2f
A2:nudie pics. It's seriously common for our Ss to ask for, send, & share pics even from Ss they barely know. & very vulgar lang.
Hate this. YouTube is blocked bc it has inappropr8 videos on it. Its like closing a library bc it has an inapprop book.
Yes! The factor in effect w/ Ss & gaming! YAs don't want 2 miss something (even if it's nothing 2 us) https://t.co/Oe3ZslQsBH
A2 Kids are constantly trying to game. It's like they'll die if they are not on a game. That is a tough one to solve, but we try
Great advice. You don't know what you don't know. https://t.co/H9kguWxtZH
A2 Ss at my school *seem* to do great w/ SM. It's the Ts absence on it that I find frightening. Go where the students are!
A3: The biggest challenge is helping Ss separate school use & rec use, some things aren't app for school that might be fine at home
A2 students who use texting to be hurtful without fully understanding impact or permanency
it has EXPLODED rapidly and dramatically among our students. Scary.
A2 Cyberbullies. Ss actions outside of school still impact the classroom. Handling this often gets messy.
is a great resource for Ss Ps Ts
A2: S's have a different method to share their dislike for others. Different rules for this generation and it get's cruel, sad.
We have SUPER filtered YouTube. Most content still ends up being blocked.
A2: Greatest challenge most districts face is changing mindset to welcome tech. Tech is never the prob but how we use it.
off topic-ish but let's you assign YouTube videos to Ss that you want to.
boo! Censoring teaches nothing. Lost opportunity for learning. And Youtube is fairly benign!
Thus IS a tough one. We had the RCMP talk to Ss about online behaviour & consequences. It seems to have helped.
Right! Libraries have adult materials, we have to know how to navigate around items to get to learning!
Check out what & are doing. They got launched successfully.
A2 cyberbullying is still a big issue for 7th graders...not hearing about it as much from 8th
YES, very cool tool and works around some filters as well;
So much of their self esteem is determined by the comments and "likes" they receive. https://t.co/M97qkkrHrI
A2: S's have a different method to share their dislike for others. Different rules for this generation and it get's cruel, sad.
I can use YouTube. Ss can't use it thru any filter.
Q3. Now 2 solution-mode: how RU supporting Ss w/ digital citizenship in your class and/or school? What's working?
Teach MS Ss how to evaluate the content of websites. Have them create a guide for students in grades 3-5. A 2
And you can download yt videos and post/use w/out going thru yt. Type ss before the YouTube in the address. https://t.co/mnsXqmocnL
off topic-ish but let's you assign YouTube videos to Ss that you want to.
The gaming life is everywhere. Ss use remote sites to play.Not necessary to be in the same room to enjoy games. Interesting twist.
A2 As a parent it is hard because I am afraid of my personal children having access to SM. As a T though want to use SM as a tool.
I go there often and it scares me! Ps need to do the same
exactly! And the answer to that isn't to shut down the whole place!
Why do you think there is that change from 7th to 8th? Could the 8th graders be tech-mentors 2 7th graders? https://t.co/NpMe3RFUKv
A2 cyberbullying is still a big issue for 7th graders...not hearing about it as much from 8th
A2 Educating parents is very important- a new role or schools - unsupervised tech by parents is a problem
& parents practicing bad habits that their Ss pick up on bc they never learned digcit
another area where adults also focus on the wrong thing. Too much obsession over those responses from others.
I taught 8th last year and 7th this year. HUGE maturity difference. 7th are mostly still ‘finding self’ https://t.co/oAi1IgMyvV
Why do you think there is that change from 7th to 8th? Could the 8th graders be tech-mentors 2 7th graders? https://t.co/NpMe3RFUKv
A2 cyberbullying is still a big issue for 7th graders...not hearing about it as much from 8th
Agreed! Don't like that Edmodo now has "likes." Don't want that mindset 2 be an undercurrent in my classroom.
our 7s are keyboard warriors, our 8s are more vocal just in wrong way. Constant struggle, teaching communication.
A3: Some of it comes down to fostering empathy and respect, period. Real life or digital.
A3 Modeling positive ways to build a digital presence is essential. You cannot claim to be connected if you can't be found online
A2: As a substitute biggest problem with tech i've seen is w/ kids playing games instead of doing what they're supposed to be doing
A3. 1 key solution=gr8 PD & chat about digital citizenship like this & free webinar on Apr 6th: https://t.co/VenVPlgahL
Sometimes they supervise, but don't know what they're looking for. New apps/ways to deceive parents daily https://t.co/eepyGBZi1y
A2 Educating parents is very important- a new role or schools - unsupervised tech by parents is a problem
I do think that the present 8th is more mature this year! There has been a lot of education for Ss Ps and staff
A3 A concerted staff effort to incorporate digital citizenship!
a3: show examples of poor Dig Cit - they all recognize it when they don't do it. build awareness and empathy.
A2: Our district has brought in to speak with over 3600 students about DC. We are committed to educating our youth.
Loved part in about not focusing inherent danger of pencils. So much tech discussion centered around negative.
A3: I recently heard about , has modules for ms Ss & it has authentic situations & content. Great discussion ?s too
Our core values are Eagles RISE (respect, integrity, safety, empathy) all of which apply to digcit. https://t.co/ZDSkgKBO70
A3: Some of it comes down to fostering empathy and respect, period. Real life or digital.
Yes! My daughter teaches 3rd and so many of the kids have devices without supervision.
Bravo! Critical media literacy is one of the key hinges 2 help w/ digital citizenship in the middle grades! https://t.co/YRpdoaT6V5
Teach MS Ss how to evaluate the content of websites. Have them create a guide for students in grades 3-5. A 2
A3: having convos w/ Ss about etiquette, respect, empathy. Teaching Ss how to use tech for learning & helping
We model via Twitter, FB, Instagram, Blog, etc... Agreed; important for adults to take lead. https://t.co/i8JwXpMVPn
A3 Modeling positive ways to build a digital presence is essential. You cannot claim to be connected if you can't be found online
A3: Specific lessons on dc, bought in RCMP, Ss have a Responsibility Partner to help w tech issues/app use https://t.co/kl7Bg2e4m9
A3: Modeling by using class social media accounts and asking Ss to regularly and responsibly use technology as part of class.
A3: Best way is to educate self and be the online model for students to follow!
'The reality is that technology is doing more harm than good in our schools' says education chief - https://t.co/YMbHXeXrOy
just had a reported out-of-school incident betw middle & high school Ss. Police were called yesterday...
A3 Openly discuss DigCit with students and promote good Cit in general: responsibility, respect, honesty, kindness, integrity, etc.
A3: model, model, model. Ss need to see it even if they've heard it
Yep, the presentation of self in everyday life now includes cyber-life. So many identities 2 navigate! https://t.co/ZXAevz4H5Q
I taught 8th last year and 7th this year. HUGE maturity difference. 7th are mostly still ‘finding self’ https://t.co/oAi1IgMyvV
Why do you think there is that change from 7th to 8th? Could the 8th graders be tech-mentors 2 7th graders? https://t.co/NpMe3RFUKv
A2 cyberbullying is still a big issue for 7th graders...not hearing about it as much from 8th
A3In 1:1 setting,continuous faculty discussions on DC goals for Ss-where our Ss are,where we want them to be,& how we get them there
A3: Supervise, make lessons engaging, ensure tech use is modelled well, listen & talk to Ss
We've had to address it with youth group too.
A3: School is about learning! Have to make DC lessons a priority. Advisory time to teach in small group! https://t.co/5rLVSpZbDh
Q3. Now 2 solution-mode: how RU supporting Ss w/ digital citizenship in your class and/or school? What's working?
a media outlet picked it up, so the MS principal sent us parents an email but no details. We understood.
OUCH, yes some very bad stuff out there...Kids see Celebs do it so why not them!
A3. Common Sense Media=a gr8 tool for Ss & families. Discovered it recently & it brings the cyber-sauce. https://t.co/FOnmk8EtHT
Online and physical presence/identity should align. https://t.co/eQCgSVpOlS
Yep, the presentation of self in everyday life now includes cyber-life. So many identities 2 navigate! https://t.co/ZXAevz4H5Q
I taught 8th last year and 7th this year. HUGE maturity difference. 7th are mostly still ‘finding self’ https://t.co/oAi1IgMyvV
Why do you think there is that change from 7th to 8th? Could the 8th graders be tech-mentors 2 7th graders? https://t.co/NpMe3RFUKv
A2 cyberbullying is still a big issue for 7th graders...not hearing about it as much from 8th
Bed time for kids, I have to cut out early: See you all next week at
A3. Our school starts the yr with specific dig citizenship focus. We've also had speak to Ss, Ts & Ps at school
Marialice always responds to the bat signal. ;)
A3cont: Every T must make DC a priority & be consistent. Ss need specific lessons & lots of feedback & practice!
Totally agree! Needs to be continuous
Thanks for forwarding this resource!
Such a rich, sweet dicsussion on 2nite that I may skip dessert! Q4 is on the way!
Tried and true! Great resources, lesson plans, and video library!
it's the same stuff as life!
Thoroughly recommended! I learnt so much from her!
A3: We teach it. Digital Citizenship is a workshop all S's participate in to start the year. We come back to the convo often.
Thx 4 sharing this resource, Robyn! Is the message ever 2 police-oriented? Afraid of tech being vilified! https://t.co/pe1TzsNsOa
A3. Our school starts the yr with specific dig citizenship focus. We've also had speak to Ss, Ts & Ps at school
spot in. It should be a middle school given. Teach it, come back to it, stay on top of it!
A3 I love the idea of the first days of school having a day devoted to digital citizenship esp real life examples of consequences
Q4. How RU getting families on board w/ the concept/practices of digital citizenship & safety?
Here's where we turn the discussion around and remember that tech & are huge positive opportunities. https://t.co/9G3bv9MiC2
'The reality is that technology is doing more harm than good in our schools' says education chief - https://t.co/YMbHXeXrOy
You got that right! I must be programed that way! https://t.co/tw3WvbcrOv
Marialice always responds to the bat signal. ;)
Its eye-opening for sure, but YAs need to here about the truth of what's out there if they use tech foolishly
A4: not enough. But using & its class story feat w/parents & include tech/dig cit tips in weekly parent email sometimes.
A4: we added a Twitter feed to the ms page to model positive social media to the community. I talk to my Ss about apps for learinng
A4 Great Q
Can be hard to get them in unless an "issue" is on their plate
Scheduled parent info nights w/ food
Yes!! Learn by using MORE, not less. Would we restrict anything else when more learning is needed? https://t.co/gOaR3AoSKO
A3: Modeling by using class social media accounts and asking Ss to regularly and responsibly use technology as part of class.
A4: We have digital portfolios&blogs w the guidelines posted. We also use social media w Ps & I have a P orientation as well
Bravo!! Has 2B the starting place w/ digital citizenship. Tech=a tool 4 emancipation, liberation, education https://t.co/SOeBUWOSIo
Here's where we turn the discussion around and remember that tech & are huge positive opportunities. https://t.co/9G3bv9MiC2
'The reality is that technology is doing more harm than good in our schools' says education chief - https://t.co/YMbHXeXrOy
A4 Having kids Google themselves is often an eye-opener!
A4: As a district we host workshops year round for parents. Well attended. A great one coming up with next week.
We hold student Twitter chats to discuss/debate issues. We trended one night. Ss thought it was way cool! https://t.co/M3zKiuTpu7
Yes!! Learn by using MORE, not less. Would we restrict anything else when more learning is needed? https://t.co/gOaR3AoSKO
A3: Modeling by using class social media accounts and asking Ss to regularly and responsibly use technology as part of class.
My Ss love this, they find pictures of their friends, save the image & make them characters in their coding games
Yessss! I did this with my student body and Ts.
Our school added Twitter, snapchat, YouTube and Facebook. But many families don't have access to any social media or Internet.
Yes!! We discovered this by accident and dropped everything to let it be a teachable moment. https://t.co/1InJLo8G1a
A4 Having kids Google themselves is often an eye-opener!
Big eye opener for adults too. Many don't realize what their footprint really looks like or how their actions create it.
This is a great exercise! They are often very surprised by what comes up & it opens the door to how to remove content!
That's awesome! I love when we go where the learning is
Exactly! Is digital life like driving? If we restrict roads, we restrain growth. https://t.co/pEQzzOE6r0
Yes!! Learn by using MORE, not less. Would we restrict anything else when more learning is needed? https://t.co/gOaR3AoSKO
A3: Modeling by using class social media accounts and asking Ss to regularly and responsibly use technology as part of class.
Snapchat is one I haven't gotten into yet. How do you use it with families? We have class Instagram, FB, Twitter.
isn't about the "bad" but the need to have a digital footprint, out in the open, that reflects well. https://t.co/i4J5onOM3k
A3 Modeling positive ways to build a digital presence is essential. You cannot claim to be connected if you can't be found online
and being judicious about what to put out there in the first place!
What does this look like? Who teaches/hosts? Do Ps bring their own devices? I'd love to know more!!
A4 As a pre-service teacher, don't have much experience with this, but love all the ideas I'm hearing for parent education on DigCit
Yep, all that we do becomes our digital footprint, and by extension, our digital resume
A4. Ps are our biggest problem. They want to be their YA's friend, not P, so they don't follow our suggestions at home
any details on this? is it a district only event? I'd love to swing by and see!
Prevention is always much easier! 😜
That can B a common issue. Got 2 give them a reason 2 join U in those spaces. Could U gameify it all? https://t.co/le7lM6q3iV
Our school added Twitter, snapchat, YouTube and Facebook. But many families don't have access to any social media or Internet.
I'm definitely motivated to think of more ways to have parent inclusion and education on digcit
A4: Having tech/DC info session for fams! Can share good, bag & ugly but reinforce importance of Ps modeling positive tech behavior.
Guidance counselor said best way 2 reach our school parents right now is Facebook. More response than newsletter, email, notes, etc
My Twitter handle was on my resume. Want to continually develop and utilize positive digital footprint.
food for thought on 'digital footprint', I read somewhere that a footprint can be erased, but it is MUCH harder to erase a tattoo
Definitely! Families are already on FB, why not put info in front of them instead of making them come to us.
A4 Practice parental control over what age your child can have social media, for their safety
is there anyone in education who can afford not to be? I'm including us parents in that. We all are now global citizens.
Open to the public. April 7th at 6:30PM at Darby High School. Hilliard. Would love to have you there!
Will be even more true for our Ss. Scary and exciting at the same time. https://t.co/hekGHny2Nx
My Twitter handle was on my resume. Want to continually develop and utilize positive digital footprint.
Definitely can B an issue. Must give 'em the script 2 talk 2 their kids ab tech so they can draw the line https://t.co/7NPYd3LsG8
A4. Ps are our biggest problem. They want to be their YA's friend, not P, so they don't follow our suggestions at home
Exactly right. Everyone should have some sort of online presence. It is a part of being in a community
Dinner time for me. Thanks for an awesome chat tonight, it was just what I needed!
Wowee zowee! Time flies in the cyber-space! Q5 for : if digital citizenship was a food 4 middle level ed, what would it be & why?
GTG Lunch with gf's at beach awaits. Look forward to reading end of chat on return
d'oh - I'll be in Chicago at an exec.function workshop. do you do it multiple times?
Led by district tech T's, curriculum leaders and outside agencies. Community/district effort. S's and P's. DM for more.
Got to figure out how to be on the same side, for the good of "our" kids. https://t.co/jskbNteyhc
A4. Ps are our biggest problem. They want to be their YA's friend, not P, so they don't follow our suggestions at home
a5: popcorn: in it's uncooked form, it is just there, but suddenly things get heated and can lead to explosions!
this is special event with Jesse. More dates on our district calendar. DM for more. Email too.
A4. Getting Ps on board begins by showing them the potential of tech as a learning tool--more than games, pics, celebs, ugh
, you like food? ;) Fun analogy!
