Promoting Digital Citizenship through New Technologies
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Roberto Bombelli
Garth Errico
roberto.bombelli@sd41.bc.ca
garth.errico@sd41.bc.ca
Cesare Martino
cesare.martino@sd41.bc.ca
Feel free to contact us during the presentation
Twitter: @cesare_martino
Digital Literacy & Citizenship
Digital literacy is the ability to effectively and critically
navigate, evaluate and create information using a range of
digital technologies.
Digital Citizenship can be defined as the norms of
appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to
technology use.
Values & Beliefs
Social Responsibility
School Goals
“To provide a happy, safe, supportive and challenging
learning environment where our children learn to become
compassionate citizens able to contribute in a global
community.”
District Goals
Have a district Network Acceptable Use Policy outlining the responsibilities of all users on our network.
Have staff and parents understand their roles and responsibilities in supporting Digital Literacy and
Citizenship for students.
Engage students in understanding Digital Citizenship through meaningful activities at home and school.
Provide cross-curricular units/lessons to address digital literacy and citizenship topics in an age/grade
appropriate way.
Provide access to these resources at the schools and online for everyone.
Digital Citizenship
CORE TOPICS
Internet
Safety
Footprint &
Reputation
Relationships &
Communication
Cyberbullying
Credit & Copyright
Implementation Strategies
Kindergarten to Grade 6
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District Learning Technologies Team
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Coordination with Schools, Mentors, Teacher - Librarians
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Clear Goals, Incorporated into School Plan, Curriculum and Lessons
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Resources and Support for Teachers
Grade 7 – 12
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District Online Team, Learning Technologies Team
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Developing an Online Interactive Course
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Consultation with Jesse Miller, Social Media Safety Speaker
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Video Case Studies developed by Burnaby North Media Arts Lab
Digital Citizenship
Scope & Sequence
Digital Citizenship
Curriculum and Lessons
Digital Citizenship
Age and Topic Appropriate Media and Case Studies
Implementation Strategies – 7 to 12
Online Course starting in Grade 7 through Burnaby Online
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Credit for Courses?
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Digital Leadership Students
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Digital Citizenship activities designed to
create conversations about technology
use at home
Parent and Community Involvement
School PAC Involvement and Awareness
• Topic of the Month
• School Newsletter
• School Website
Keynote Speakers on Digital Citizenship Topics for
Parents
SD 41 & SFU Partnership
- Partnership with New Media Lab
began in 2010 with the programming of
Learner Profiles
- iPad specific app was developed in
2011 and implemented in Burnaby
schools in 2012
- the Tutor Learner Management System (LMS) was developed by the New Media Lab for teaching language
courses
- Have since helped adapt a variety of courses for Burnaby Online
SD 41 & CODE at SFU/ Beedie School
- Have also begun a working partnership with CODE
(Centre for Online Distance Education) at SFU along
with the Beedie School of Business
- Developing several courses in conjunction with SD
41 and SFU staff
- Articulation – transition from secondary school to university
- Courses in development include: Entrepreneurship, Business Writing, Android App
Development
Partnership with Mediated Reality
- Working with Mediated Reality founder and renowned
Internet safety speaker Jesse Miller
- Worked extensively with our Learning Tech Team and
other staff to develop materials for the course
- Content is current and relevant to youth of today
Work Flow & Course Interactivity
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Students complete coursework on the web
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Some assignments involve class discussions, most encourage discussion at home with family
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Once work is completed the teacher/instructor can see completed work on their end
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Teacher assesses work and student sees progress
The Tutor Platform & Course Preview
The Tutor Platform & Course Preview
Admin View & Course Prep
Admin View & Course Prep
What’s Next
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Implement Course in Semester Two
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iPad Application
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Work with Jesse Miller and continue to refine content with our Learning Tech Team
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Link with Learner Profiles
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Implement K – 12 Digital Citizenship and Literacy in Burnaby
Web Site Address & Login
http://burnabyonlinetutor.com/digitalci
tizenship/
Login:
Password:
guest
pass