Digital Security (self-protection): electronic precautions to guarantee safety.
I see this a little differently at this age, as they aren't in control of locks and virus scanners on the computers they have access to. They do have control over protecting themselves when they are online however. This is really important to teach at a young age. My second graders are so innocent ,(most of them anyway!) and are very trusting of others. It is so important that they understand that even in our online world that there are people who aren't so good. My job is to educate them into not give out any personal information when they are online, and to get an adult immediately if anything "pops" up and makes them uncomfortable.
Digital Access: full electronic participation in society.
In the past few years, this has become one of the biggest things in education. From online homework to research and writing, students are exposed to all kinds of tools to use. Most students have access at home but even this past year I had two students who did not. I offered opportunities to those who did with Pearson, but did not dock the students who didn't have acesss. During mobile lab time I gave those students opportunities to see and do what the students at home had done.
Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information.
I see this a little differently at this age, as they aren't in control of locks and virus scanners on the computers they have access to. They do have control over protecting themselves when they are online however. This is really important to teach at a young age. My second graders are so innocent ,(most of them anyway!) and are very trusting of others. It is so important that they understand that even in our online world that there are people who aren't so good. My job is to educate them into not give out any personal information when they are online, and to get an adult immediately if anything "pops" up and makes them uncomfortable.
Digital Access: full electronic participation in society.
In the past few years, this has become one of the biggest things in education. From online homework to research and writing, students are exposed to all kinds of tools to use. Most students have access at home but even this past year I had two students who did not. I offered opportunities to those who did with Pearson, but did not dock the students who didn't have acesss. During mobile lab time I gave those students opportunities to see and do what the students at home had done.
Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information.
I am interested in setting up a kid blog for my class this year. I think it's a great way to introduce communicating appropriately with one another, and will present positive learning opportunities.
Digital Literacy: process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.
In class we are doing more and more in the classroom with technology. Testing for CFA's, weekly tests on Pearson, and last year I used Storybird in the classroom for writing. It engaged even my most reluctant writers. through this infusion of technology, I see motivated students wanting to go above and beyond! It gives them confidence when they become comfortable with their computer skills.
Digital Health & Wellness: physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world.
Computers, iPads, iPods, xbox....the list goes on and on. As an educator it is important to stress to kids the balance that they should have in their lives with technology. It's great, but so is being outside and playing, as well as interacting face to face with their friends
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