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Think, Respect and Thrive Online

~ an ETFO Digital Citizenship Curriculum Resource

�Susan Watt @susan_watt goo.gl/2NbPkV

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Workshop Description

Digital Citizenship has evolved as one of the core attributes of 21st century Citizenship. Developing the skills of Digital Citizenship is rooted in experience, reflection and dialogue. Students have a right to meaningful education that empowers them to use technology in purposeful ways and that simultaneously promotes the development of positive character attributes. The new ETFO resource, THINK, RESPECT, THRIVE Online provides information, rationale, tools, lessons and resources to support teachers in engaging in Digital Citizenship conversations and activities with all ages of elementary students. Join us in this session to explore some of the highlights of this amazing new teacher resource.

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Table of Contents (p. 10)

Why Digital Citizenship?�How to Use this Resource� Scope and Sequence Chart� Teaching about DC from a FNMI Perspective� Information for Parents About Digital Citizenship

Early Learning Kindergarten Program (ELKP)�Grade 1 ~ lessons in all 5 strands�Grade 2 ”� ...�Grade 8 ”

Bonus: Other Online Resources

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Why Digital Citizenship?

  • Read this section of the document with your partner(s).�
  • Jot down key words and phrases that stand out to you, and that encapsulate the big ideas underlying the concept of ‘Digital Citizenship’ using either:� - todaysmeet.com/digcit1� - any note paper you have

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How to Use This Resource

  • Lessons are samples, models - feel free to modify!
  • As the digital tools change, we adapt!
  • Some lessons are stand-alone, some part of a mini-unit.
  • Some include worksheets, included on the flash drive.
  • Multi-disciplinary and cross-curricular.

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Scope and Sequence Charts

5 Strands:

~ Internet Safety (includes privacy and security)

~ Positive Relationships, Communication & Collaboration

~ Digital Footprint, Self-Image and Reputation

~ Information Literacy

~ Health and Balance (Wellness)

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Teaching Digital Citizenship from

a First Nations, Metis, Inuit Perspective

Seven Grandfather Teachings and Digital Citizenship

  • Wisdom
  • Love
  • Respect
  • Bravery
  • Honesty
  • Humility
  • Truth

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Information for Parents about

Digital Citizenship

Important to engage parents in this learning.

Sample letter.

Suggested readings and resources.

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The Lessons

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Online Resources

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Summer Fun!

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This is the image that I mentioned to you that is one of my favs!

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Next Steps

Purchasing the Document

Prizes!

Implementing Digital Citizenship Practices

Thank you!

susanmwatt@gmail.com

susanwatt.ca

goo.gl/2NbPkV