TIS & That National “Tell A Fairy Tale Day” – February 26 February 23, 2018 Volume 6, Issue 13
Fractured Fairy Tale Once upon a time in the vast area of cyberspace lived the great mecca of identity thieves, hackers, phishing scams, and more, all of which may compromise the security of those utilizing the internet. Online safety has been a hot topic since the dawn of the digital age. Many schools incorporate the wellrenowned Common Sense Media program as a means to educate students on digital citizenship, online safety, and cyber-bullying.
Common Sense Media is packed full of videos and games for educators to use as well as information for parents. However, the videos, games, and digital passport are often confined to being utilized in the computer technology class held typically one day per week during school. So what can a regular education teacher do to incorporate the important topic of online safety while still meeting their own core standards? Keep reading to find out!
Additional Resources Some additional resources that may be incorporated within a regular classroom that involve digital citizenship and sources of “false news ”: But I Read It On The Internet by Toni Buzzeo The Technology Talk: A Digital Footprint Story by Julia Cook Although more suitable for parents, If You Give A Mouse an iPhone by Ann Droyd is also a good resource. Image courtesy of Amazon.com.
Upcoming Events: The West Virginia Center for Professional Development in Charleston is holding two events:
“Digital Tools to Promote Family Engagement and Student Success” on Thursday, March 8, 2018
“Teaching Diverse Learners” on Wednesday, March 21-Thursday, March 22, 2018. The cost is $125 and you must preregister as space is limited.
Common Sense Media Click here to access the Common Sense Media Website for more information and resources.
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