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The Journey to

Digital Leadership

Susan Watt

Technology Support Teacher, Waterloo Region DSB

goo.gl/AHTMG0

susan_watt@wrdsb.on.ca, susanwatt.ca

@susan_watt

http://www.bookboracay.com/getting.html

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Agenda:

Welcome and Introductions
Why Journey? ~ and how it applies to Learning Environments, Work Environments, Learning Tools, 21st Century ‘Shift’
Social Media in the Classroom
Consumer / Creator
Digital Footprint / Profile
Digital Citizenship / Leadership
Role of Teacher
Resources

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Introductions

Susan Watt

my 6th year as a Technology Support Teacher in ITS, Waterloo Region DSB
previously - Itinerant Gifted Ed, Music, Classroom, K-8
Equity Rep on our local ETFO Executive
@susan_watt, susanwatt.ca

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Primary

Intermediate

Junior

Other

Senior

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“Our kids are growing up on a digital playground and no one is on recess duty.”

~ Kevin Honeycutt

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.”

~ David Warlick

“Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.”

~ Chinese Proverb

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Digital Citizenship

is a core attribute of 21st century citizenship
is about using social media and digital technologies in an informed, responsible, ethical, creative and safe way
is a learning process and has age-appropriate stages of development
develops most effectively through�active participation in the digital world

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Why Journey?

http://www.haggisadventures.com/scotland/highland-fling-tour

http://worldtravel.destinacijeusrbiji.rs/

http://www.tour-beijing.com/free_maps/#.VFkuo_TF8Vk

http://blog.travefy.com/2013/12/getting-organized-for-a-group-trip/

goals

destinations

plans

records

research

sidetrips

highlights

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Our Learning Environments

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http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g796988-d4133147-Reviews-Kawartha_Settlers_Village-Bobcaygeon_Kawartha_Lakes_Ontario.html

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http://www.theguardian.com/education/2013/apr/30/student-advice-exams-success

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http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/gadgets-electronics/stories/concerns-grow-over-children-using-tablet-computers

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Our Work

Environments

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_line

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http://www.betakit.com/intel-developer-zone-opens-up-in-waterloo-at-the-communitech-hub/

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Collaboration

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Our Learning Tools

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http://bigdave44.com/2009/10/26/dt-26069/

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http://communitytable.com/339177/melindawennermoyer/write-on-how-putting-pen-to-paper-can-keep-you-sharp/

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http://photozou.jp/photo/show/324104/41760212

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happens

http://systemstuff.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/macbook-pro-keyboard-mapping-for-windows/

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From http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/21stCenturyLearning/about_learning_in_ontario.html

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< Paper

Digital > ?????

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What is Social Media?

“Social Media is any form of online

publication or presence that allows

interactive communication”, including, but not limited to, blogs, wikis, chats, discussion forums, social networks and sharing sites.

Some examples are Wordpress, KidBlog, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Kik, Tumblr, Edmodo, YouTube, Vine, Google+, Snapchat, Flickr ... and there are many, many more.

http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/9765B2DF-9BD5-42AA-8D85-005D0FC8AA23/0/Student_Social_Media_Guidelines_final_20131223.pdf

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What experiences have your students had?

P-J Int

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Primary

Devices

iPod, Game Systems, iPad, Tablet

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Primary

Where did you learn about Social Media?

from friends - 50%
explored on your own - 25%
from parents - 15%
from teachers - 10%

How often do you use Social Media?

daily - 50%
a couple of times a week - 25
not often - 15%
never - 10%

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Junior

Devices

wide variety, more phones

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Junior

Where did you learn about Social Media?

explored on your own - 50%
from friends - 25%
from parents - 15%
from teachers - 10%

How often do you use Social Media?

daily - 70%
a few times a week - 25%
never - 5%

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Intermediate

Devices

phones, wide variety

Purposes for Use

staying connected - chatting, sharing, planning, socializing
staying informed, up to date, organized
ease of access

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Intermediate

Where did you learn about Social Media?

explored on your own - 50%
from friends - 25%
from parents - 15%
from teachers - 10%

How often do you use Social Media?

daily - 75%
a couple of times a week - 15%
not often - 10%
never - 0%

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Teacher Experiences:

Personal: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Vine, Blogger

With Students: Bitstrips, Twitter, Blogs, Instagram, TodaysMeet, GAFE, Facebook, Websites

http://jagdambaholidays.com/services.html

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Share a little about your experiences with Social Media.

https://docs.google.com/a/googleapps.wrdsb.ca/forms/d/1sT8ovKXizaATSBowgphqNB92h1n0pMmFRgodNFS7YYY/viewform

Results >

goo.gl/ZeySao

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Questions??

http://www.euracert.org/en/Euracert_Techshare_4oct2007/Text/slide13-0.html

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http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/9765B2DF-9BD5-42AA-8D85-005D0FC8AA23/0/Student_Social_Media_Guidelines_final_20131223.pdf

Social Media in Education

Social Media:

is widely used in society today; opportunities for use are varied and extensive
is a powerful tool for both teachers and students to build a positive digital footprint
provides new and valuable opportunities for sharing and discussing ideas
allows the learning experience to extend beyond the classroom walls
connects us with experts and audiences throughout the world
offers many new ways to connect with families

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Blogs, Wikis, Teacher/Student Websites
Twitter
Bitstrips for Schools
Google Apps for Education
Edmodo, Facebook
Instagram
Skype, Google Hangouts
TodaysMeet

Social Media in the Classroom

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Classroom Websites

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http://o.canada.com/technology/space/canadian-celebrity-scientist-and-astronaut-chris-hadfield-answers-canada-com-reader-questions-from-space/

@Cmdr_Hadfield

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Bitstrips for Schools

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Twitter / Instagram

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Skype / Google Hangouts

Reaching out to the world .... from your classroom.

http://www.eoi.es/blogs/ildikoheim/page/2/

http://www.shenzhenstuff.com/group/alive

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todaysmeet.com/otf1

In your opinion, what is the greatest benefit

of using Social Media with students?

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#30DaysofTHINK

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Using Personal Devices at School

Are your students able to use personal devices at school?

Has your school created BYOD guidelines?

How’s it going?

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http://puddlejump.org/?p=312

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How can you build a positive digital profile?

set up and manage a blog
create and post online comics, stories, poems, photos, instructions, stop motion animation or other videos
build a website and add any of the above content to it
learn about and manage your personal profiles in all of your Social Media accounts (be informed)

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Create the Digital Image you Want

stand behind your words
be mindful of your audience
pause before you post
understand the fine print
protect yourself
align your digital image�with your values

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Facing Difficult Decisions Online

goo.gl/457Hfj

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... Character

Education

in a

Digital World

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Why does your Digital Footprint Matter?

How might your Digital Footprint affect you - both positively and negatively?

Who might be interested in learning more about your Digital Footprint?

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employers
college or university admissions offices
teachers, instructors, professors
coaches
community organizations
family
friends
law enforcement

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Have you googled yourself lately??

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Digital Citizens >> >> Digital LEADERS

independent thinkers
self-starters
problem solvers
decision makers
self-regulating, autonomous
set personal goals & high standards

http://courtneydsmith.com/2012/10/27/leadership-styles/

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Role of Teacher / Parent

do the research
stay informed; know what your students / children are doing
model & encourage purposeful, positive use
encourage self-regulation and balance
get ‘in the game’; be involved; be supportive

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http://tiki.oneworld.org/questions/questions_home.html

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Resources

Media Smarts - http://mediasmarts.ca
Common Sense Media - https://www.commonsensemedia.org
ISTE - Essential Elements of DC
OSAPAC - http://osapac.ca/ccpalo/dc
TALCO - http://www.talcoontario.ca/digital-citizenship
ETFO (coming soon)

http://kickofjoy.com/life-journey/

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Bon Voyage!

Susan Watt

Technology Support Teacher, Waterloo Region DSB

goo.gl/AHTMG0

susan_watt@wrdsb.on.ca, susanwatt.ca

@susan_watt

http://www.indyconnect.org/pages/home/

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