Innovation in Action

Hamilton-Wentworth


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Viewer’s Guide

Introduction:
The digital age has changed how content is accessed and how students are sharing what they create. Students need to be able to determine the credibility and relevance of a vast amount of information available to them, as well as understand how to appropriately incorporate it into their work.

Themes and ideas:

Digital citizenship: being safe and responsible on-line
Benefits of bring your own device (BYOD)
Technology-enabled learning and equity
The changing role of the teacher

This video is for:

Classroom Educators
School Leaders
System Leaders

Video description:
This video highlights two classrooms focussed on digital citizenship. It features a Grade 6 class learning about copyright laws and a Grade 3 class learning about website credibility. It emphasizes the important role educators play in providing students the structure and understanding they need to navigate the on-line world.

Discussion questions:

What are the benefits of educating students about digital citizenship? Why is it important?
The superintendent says, “There’s a jumping in point for everyone…everybody has a place to start” (with respect to technology-enabled teaching and learning). What are your next steps?
What opportunities have you had/can you see as ways to incorporate teaching and learning about Digital Citizenship into your every day lessons?