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Welcome to #edtechchat! Please introduce yourself and from where you’re joining us! Tonight we’ll be discussing Digital Citizenship. #digcit#digcitcommit
Hello All! My name is Ettie and I am joining from Syracuse, New York. I am a graduate student from Le Moyne College working to improve my digital knowledge and digital competence ! #edtechchat
Welcome to #edtechchat! Please introduce yourself and from where you’re joining us! Tonight we’ll be discussing Digital Citizenship. #digcit#digcitcommit
Whew! Made it! Just finished a ton of yardwork so a good time to sit and relax with a great Twitter chat! Karyn, tech trainer from SoCal. #digcit#edtechchat
A1 the answer to this question is @s_bearden She is a master of what not to post on the internet #edtechchat oh and @CommonSense is awesome too but not as awesome as Susan
A1 I’ve been curating my favorites for a couple years now at https://t.co/22oGv3D0fh. Would love additional suggestions for what I should include! #EdTechChat
A1: In my novice expereince with the digital citizenship, I have heard of Common Sense Education. With this, I intend to explore further resources about #digcit.
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A. When sharing at a conference a few years back I reviewed 10 different resources that help educators address digital literacy & citizenship. My presentation slides can be viewed at https://t.co/e0cfmkn9hw#edtechchat#digcit
A1: Last week, @iste had some great resources they were promoting #digcitweek as well and #digcit. We also compiled and shared a bunch of resources to our teachers we pulled from good sources online: https://t.co/AYDUZebJPD#edtechchat
I second this! @EVERFI has such an amazing program! I actually use it in my Gr 8 Health class to address a lot of the curricular topics that transfer between every day social responsibility and digital citizenship #edtechchat#digcit
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A1 Also i think k everyone should be aware of @iste ‘s approach to looking at #DigCit in terms of Digital Self, Agent, and Interactor. Focuses on opportunity and empowerment rather than in fear & risk. See https://t.co/DSwJp2ukf6#EdTechChat
A1 The relationships between citizens, public relations, the media, and government have been undergoing massive change for quite a while. https://t.co/wkQ42dTkBx#EdTechChat
A2: With my Digital Learning Coach position, I ask to come into classes and teach digital citizenship and Ts are VERY receptive and engage with their Ss while I am teaching. I also did a Parent presentation these past two weeks on #digcit#edtechchat
A2 GREAT QUESTION! At a recent #inlandedtech coaches' mtg, someone said there is so much emphasis on "Be nice" that sometimes "Be safe" is neglected. When I do #internetsafety assemblies, we talk about security, over-sharing, what to share and not send, etc. #edtechchat
OK, I'm kind of a ninny when it comes to talk about "getting" anyone to do or understand something. I'm thinking modeling: Use tech, social media, etc., positively and enthusiastically, and share widely with those you want to influence. #DigCit#EdTechChat A2
A2. We have to allow Admin, Teachers and parents to become involved! As a young teacher, I know that students want to teach us how to use technology and the digital world. Examples always help, but lets get them engaged! #edtechchat
A1 a group that has really developed a robust approach is https://t.co/m0CJHRXRgy Focus is on putting best self forward with safety and honesty #edtechchat
A2. 21st-century skills have a foundation in digital citizenship and tech literacy. Drawing connections between collaboration, problem-solving, and design thinking the use of technology and social networks ought to highlight digital citizenship. #edtechchat#digcit
A2. By relentlessly talking about #Digcit until we get someone’s attention! Be that person who is known as “that one who is always talking about that digital citizenship thing”#EdTechChat
OK, I'm kind of a ninny when it comes to talk about "getting" anyone to do or understand something. I'm thinking modeling: Use tech, social media, etc., positively and enthusiastically, and share widely with those you want to influence. #DigCit#EdTechChat A2
A2. Show them the stats. According to the @wearesocial research 23 mill Canadians are using social media, 91% of our population can access the internet and 88% interact with their social media platform of choice every day. We need to know how to interact in this world #edtechchat
A2 cont. Sometimes I noticed adults asking more questions than Ss. It is important we talk to ALL ages about #digcit, especially due to #fakenews and #phishing scams. (Running updates = good. Clicking on random links = bad) #edtechchat
A2. Modelling! Having social media platforms and using them appropriately. Appropriately identifying online sources of info/images/audio/etc. #edtechchat
A2: I think people need to see the practicality of #digcit. It cant just look like another assgmt, it needs to tie into real world examples - understanding what exactly is in your digital footprint (like EVERYTHING), preventing cyberbullying, identifying fake news etc #edtechchat
A2 We need to become advocates for our Ss. We can share what we know with adm, provide resources for Ps, facilitate learning opportunities for Ss, and most importantly bring the whole community together for discussion/ #edtechchat
#edtechchat A2: I sometimes use news articles and headlines to with students to start the conversation because we can't change the adults if the kids don't see it as a problem
A2 Teach examples of #digcit to ss every time and opportunity arises. Make it a seamless part of the instruction especially when tech devices or tools are in use. Talk with parents frequently provide information on school websites or share info at parent meetings #edtechchat
A2: Unfortunately, we always recognize the importance when something bad has happened. Being proactive with digital citizenship is important. Educating parents, teachers, admin in advance needs to happen. #edtechchat#digcit@SVVSDdts#SVVSDTechBingo
A2 We need to become advocates for our Ss. We can share what we know with adm, provide resources for Ps, facilitate learning opportunities for Ss, and most importantly bring the whole community together for discussion/ #edtechchat
#DigitalCitizenship ... schools be like ... bunk that ... let’s block that s__t and we won’t have to worry about it ... but we will make kids sign a tech contract so we’re covered. #edtechchat
One could argue that the president represents a true master of digital media. You may not agree with the message but its hard to avoid. its toxic, but it's effective. Nobody uses Twitter better as politician. #edtechchat (https://t.co/j0U0cKBAfm)
A2. It is something I try to be a stickler about. When I ask my students to reference their sources it is never something they haven't seen me do on all of their assignments, presentation slides, etc #edtechchat#digcit
I can’t even talk #DigitalCitizenship ... I am a teaching professional and I am blocked from accessing social media at school ... have to use my own data to share what my kids are doing at school ... #edtechchat
Many parents have reached out for help not knowing the digital landscape or what their parameters should be. Hearing other Ps thoughts, resources available, and how we as edus repurpose tools for #edtech is useful. #edtechchat
A3 create a class account that students can post to when they create something awesome. Have students Create a classroom set of rules about posting. Get them into a habit of posting positivity #edtechchat
"Educate - don't legislate" Teach students appropriate use and how to handle inappropriate situations so they are prepared. Banning/blocking/filtering is laziness and does not do our students justice #edtechchat#digcit
A3 create a class account that students can post to when they create something awesome. Have students Create a classroom set of rules about posting. Get them into a habit of posting positivity #edtechchat
A3) We learn by doing. Bringing more digital tools into the classroom, staffroom, etc that foster collaboration within and between school should highlight the needs for and best practices regarding #digcit. #edtechchat. What digital tools are you using to collaborate and learn?
Hi Susab - I think encouraging Ts to use SM professionally begins to set up #digcit experiences in their own context and makes them more comfortable tching it and modeling it -deeper understanding of challenges kids face #EdTechChat
Keep having open conversations with your school/divisional leaders/admin. My school was the same way and I did the same thing you are describing. I'm happy to say that over the course of 5 years they have made huge strides in this area! #edtechchat#digcit#trsd32
A2 Modeling is a powerful step for demonstrating #digcit. Our student generated twitter feed helps me have relevant and purposeful conversations. #edtechchat
A3 Since the Ts attend assemblies I give to Ss, I try to put in tips that apply to them, too, like security answers don't have to be the ACTUAL answers. You just need to remember what you put. Mother's maiden name? HelloKitty! Share pics by showing, not sending #edtechchat
Yes I agree. The web is almost thirty years. Clearly teacher prep and education has failed recognizing the literary revo;ution #edtechchat (https://t.co/yOOm1vTwEp)
A3 Hi Susan - I think encouraging Ts to use SM professionally begins to set up #digcit experiences in their own context and makes them more comfortable tching it and modeling it -deeper understanding of challenges kids face #EdTechChat
A3: Having teachers know that students learn by example. When they are doing anything online to model for students. Also, with platforms like @seesaw, Ts can show Ss how to leave positive/constructive feedback. #edtechchat
#edtechchat A3: Our county has PR liaisons at each school that are supposed to share what's good and awesome about the school day as well as lessons that highlight innovative learning
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A3. Identify it as a priority first and foremost. Our province has a great curricular document "Literacy w/ ICT" which address all of this. Pre-service teachers work with this document to help ensure we can implement it in our own practice & for students #edtechchat#digcit
A3: I think it’s important to establish best practice and we need to do it better ourselves in order for others to follow our lead. EDCO’s ITS @Zach76401222 does a great job of sharing ideas periodically with our teachers in little snippets #edtechchat
A3- Digital citizenship cannot always be taught in isolation as a professional learning event. We have to be intentional about embedding it within our professional learning experiences. #edtechchat
Teacher programs have not caught up with technology in classrooms.. That needs to be changed! Thanks @Megan_TIS for highlighting that point...#edtechchat
A3: Go slow to go fast...Ts need to be OK with lessons that incorporate technology taking longer so that Ts can put forth expectations each time and ensure that Ss adhere to these expectations around #digcit#edtechchat
It is a combination of both. Remember that his entire life experience has involved privately owned companies where the sole criteria of success is the execution of the CEO's will. #EdTechChat
When I wore my adjunct hat #digcit was an early focus. I asked my PSTs to participate in twitter chats so felt we needed to talk about privacy, safety, and interactions with others. Assigned a "creeper assignment" asking Ss to search for my digital footprint/tatoo. #edtechchat
"Educate - don't legislate" Teach students appropriate use and how to handle inappropriate situations so they are prepared. Banning/blocking/filtering is laziness and does not do our students justice #edtechchat#digcit
A3 because I am the tech coach I am constantly teaching the students and the teachers.. together in class.. digital citizenship skills I also try to incorporate a quick tip in our monthly faculty meetings and during lunch and learns. #edtechchat
Well, the government is sworn to uphold the laws and constitution, not to personal loyalty to the president. I think this is part of why he sees a "deep state". #EdTechChat
#edtechchat A1: this is going to sound like a cop out, but Twitter lol. I use Twitter examples to show all the many faces of being an online citizen, and branch out to other social media sites. I have undergrads so this usually works. #isuenged
A4: Oooo...that's a toughie! I would say scenario based assessments where students have to evaluate if a scenario was a good/bad example and why. #edtechchat
A4: Oooo...that's a toughie! I would say scenario based assessments where students have to evaluate if a scenario was a good/bad example and why. #edtechchat
A4. #digcit should be infused through all subject areas; it is a transferable skill. If formal assessment is required by admin it should be an outcome based assessment checklist. Students are either demonstrating the skill & its understanding or not #edtechchat
Damning indictment of the idea of a businessman becoming a chief executive, though I imagine ethics and empathy can make other people better. #EdTechChat
In terms of learners, I have students post a reflective blog post each project explaining how they met the stated criteria and reflect on the evidence they provide. #edtechchat (https://t.co/6dSQ8j9cmt)
A4) I'm not sure there is a rubric that can be applied, but the culture that is fostered within the school is a great indicator of #digcit. The way students communicate and show concern for each other and how they talk about local and world events can say a lot. #edtechchat
A4. Digital citizenship parallels informal assessment where Ts can observe, conference and base instruction off of project based assignments. #edtechchat#digcit
A4- I don’t know that agree that it has to be assessed. I still subscribe to the school of thought that the most important things aren’t necessarily those that are formally assessed (i.e., being a decent person) #edtechchat
A4 There must be a seamless K-12 curric that guides Ss towards #digcit. Ss learn how to be kind & respectful in early grades. Using analog experiences, edus can transfer those lessons to incl all arenas, digital too. Older Ss build on lessons as they take on more ind. #edtechchat
A4. We cannot forget the person behind the screen either. An unhappy/mean person online is an unhappy/mean person offline. Fostering a culture of respect in your school & helping ensure student happiness and overall well being will transfer to #digtcit too #edtechchat
Yeah, and as he points out , kids know the workaround anyway. Sounds like the need for a lot of digital understanding from the adults on down. #EdTechChat
A4- I don’t know that agree that it has to be assessed. I still subscribe to the school of thought that the most important things aren’t necessarily those that are formally assessed (i.e., being a decent person) #edtechchat
Why must everything be assessed ... it seems when we start talking about assessment we move to standardization and the real learning stops ... we could argue that learning is restricted. #edtechchat
Exactly! Why I tell many to not respond or retaliate. If you feel the need to respond, compliment the person. They might not be told nice things very often. #edtechchat
#edtechchat A3: faculty learning communities. Groups that have projects where they are learning/practicing #DigCit - with the added bonus of them being able to steer it towards their curricular goals rather than practicing in a way they may never use #isuenged
A4: Problem-Based Learning will be the best #instructionaldesign method I could think of. Give scenarios, let students put their skills to #work & develop a better #society through #community involvement! #EdTechChat
Agreed. I think this can be fostered naturally through the inclusion of technology and social media in instruction and assessment. With blended learning, I believe #digcit will be a natural consequence. #edtechchat
Good question Susan - why not consider what #digcit looks like when kids are using a variety of online media to communicate authentically with purpose / that cuts across SEL and academic contexts / it’s multi-way communication, design, creation, reflective #EdTechChat
So true — and kids are the best Ts ofhow to whack the mole and watch the mole pop up elsewhere -we are kind of slower learners in this school #EdTechChat
We are building our own digital curric. We identified 8 capacities. One of them is Navigating Digital Lives which houses #digcit. When framing these capacities we began w a portrait of a graduate. We asked what Ss should be able to do w the tools available. #edtechchat
Punishment drives behavior. When my daughter went around our rules she lost her iPhone for a year.
Strong #parenting always. I am the Spear at the front of my cave. #EdTechChat
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@Hypepraise, @s_bearden, @JeremyDBond, @pammoran, @DennisDill
A5. #digcit is not a stand alone subject. It is something that is infused into all grades, subjects, activities in the same way it is infused into our lives outside of the classroom. #edtechchat
A4: Assessments are tough because they can be considered a four letter word. However, practical assessments like spotting fake news, choosing the right serious in a cyberbullying situations I think would be the way to go. A “Be Internet Awesome” approach comes to mind #edtechchat
A5 #DigCit, like all digital literacies, needs to be purposefully integrated into all content areas. Every facet of our Ss lives will come across tech and how Ss navigate that world will determine their success/connections/information gathering, etc. #edtechchat
A5. Compare #digcit to offline behaviour. You would never only address student behaviour in one specific class; it is done all day long in all scenarios. #edtechchat
A5) A resounding "integrated" from me. I think effective implementation of blended learning can bring about #digcit as a consequence. "Spelling and grammar" is often a rubric line in science projects; why not "netiquette"? #edtechchat
We are building our own digital curric. We identified 8 capacities. One of them is Navigating Digital Lives which houses #digcit. When framing these capacities we began w a portrait of a graduate. We asked what Ss should be able to do w the tools available. #edtechchat
A5. #digcit is taught best when it is integrated into other instructional tasks and learning because if offers application and authenticity. Giving students a reason to complete a project and offer products of what they learned. #edtechchat
A5: Just like technology is integrated into almost all curriculum, instruction and assessment, I think #digcit should be as well. They are not standalone skills. #edtechchat
That was the spark that drove us. We saw a wave of middle schoolers interacting w personal devices & as edus wanted to get ahead of the curve. We created our curric around the capacities. Now we are refining our work in response to the constantly changing landscape. #edtechchat
Integrated, as long as there's a guarantee it's covered. How students interpret and present content is relevant in all learning. And I'd like to think the separation of disciplines will change anyway. #EdTechChat A5
Not just a businessman, but one whose sole experience has been with privately owned (real estate) investment companies. No strong shareholder or customer relationships or accountability. #EdTechChat
A5: #DigCit is often best taught as an integrated component of other subjects because the need for citizenship is a component of critical thinking. English, history and science (i.e., facts and testable hypotheses) offer opportunities for relevant timely topics. #edtechchat
I'm working with a group of educators in our division to create an easy checklist style approach that can follow students through the grades to ensure skills have been addressed. #edtechchat
A5 From the moment we give ss a device we are responsible for teaching #digcit They should be taught at home, school and in life situations The ever-changing world of technology prevents us from writing one stand-alone curriculum, instead it will become a life skill #edtechchat
It isn't a citizenship lesson. It is a literacy lesson. Words have always been used to withhold, take, reinforce, but more importantly give to the collective power. The web, art, and multimedia is how we read, write and participate #edtechchat (https://t.co/K6Zoh9GnLy)
That was the spark that drove us. We saw a wave of middle schoolers interacting w personal devices & as edus wanted to get ahead of the curve. We created our curric around the capacities. Now we are refining our work in response to the constantly changing landscape. #edtechchat
#EdTechChat#digcit I understand and I can do what I can do. My House.
I asked my daughter “what is the clearest message I’ve taught you” she responded: 1. Never dishonor the Family last name and 2. Never take the last shot 🥃
My #fatherhood pride was palpable in the car. 🤓
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@Hypepraise, @s_bearden, @JeremyDBond, @pammoran, @DennisDill
A5: If being taught standalone it can feel like "busy work". When integrated it will have more meaning and a greater reason for completing the assignment then just for that assignment's sake. #edtechchat
In our situation our schools are K-12 with 20 or fewer staff in a building so our communication is very transparent compared to other teaching scenarios. #edtechchat
A6. Integrating #digcit into your instruction as much as possible and demonstrating learned success from students. We are in this for the students. #edtechchat
If you did want to learn more about bringing #DoOO to your school I can point you to folks, if you wan to learn more about joining or bringing #CheckOutMyDomain to your library let me know. #edtechchat (https://t.co/PjGFd0wIVq)
I was just thinking how good digital citizens tend to be genuine, and if you meet them in person you feel like they're the same one you've known all along. #DigCit#EdTechChat
A4. We cannot forget the person behind the screen either. An unhappy/mean person online is an unhappy/mean person offline. Fostering a culture of respect in your school & helping ensure student happiness and overall well being will transfer to #digtcit too #edtechchat
A6. Clear purpose and expectations from all staff. We have curricular documents that cover a #digcit continuum of skills but different staff members have different levels of understanding, comfort, and priorities towards this. Consistency is key! #edtechchat
A6 I feel successful #digcit starts with purposeful integration. For that to happen we need a devoted integrationist who can help Ts take what is being done in the classroom and connect it. #edtechchat#EDUneed
#edtechchat A5: definitely integrated. For me (#rhetoric#composition) teaching it stand-alone means I wouldn’t get to have discussions on how #DigCit and rhetoric work in relation to one another, or how things in text come up in our use of tech. #isuenged
Yes! This is something our division does not offer (others in our province do). I feel like this would support staff and students tremendously #edtechchat
A6) Well designed and facilitated blended learning experiences. Teachers who are willing to teach, demonstrate, and monitor #digcit as part of these collaborative digital experiences. #edtechchat. There is much more to this puzzle, though. What's in your #digcit survival kit?
A4) I'm not sure there is a rubric that can be applied, but the culture that is fostered within the school is a great indicator of #digcit. The way students communicate and show concern for each other and how they talk about local and world events can say a lot. #edtechchat
Q6: Starting this at a younger age. By the time I receive students in 8th grade it is really hard to correct years of misuse. Also, a realization that students no longer possess the computer skills they had 5-10 years ago. This is now the cell phone generation! #edtechchat
I agree—a sense of purpose is essential. That helps clarify action forward when there are so many choices and approaches. There will most certainly be paths not taken. #edtechchat
A6. Clear purpose and expectations from all staff. We have curricular documents that cover a #digcit continuum of skills but different staff members have different levels of understanding, comfort, and priorities towards this. Consistency is key! #edtechchat
You need someone to address the students who isn’t parent, teacher, administrators. This is the very first thing I say to 300, 500, 2000 students at an assembly.
”you will never see me again. Only #RealTalk Here. So listen up.”
#edtechchat#digcit#OnlineSafety@s_bearden
Very true! This is something we are hoping to address in our continuum of skills checklist we are creating in our division. We have many teachers that run into, "shouldn't they already know..." #edtechchat
What a great point. Doing the work always better than talking about it. We don't need curriculum we need community. Community is the curriculum. #edtechchat (https://t.co/IJxZSuhD7y)
I believe context matters - integrate across the curriculum .. another form of literacy and citizenship that is applicable in different contexts #EdTechChat
