Responsible Online Citizens Creating This Is Not a CROC...

District 186 Acceptable Use Policy Designed to protect the technology user (staff, students, & parents), as well as the school district. Policy Includes: Internet Safety Network Etiquette Copyright rules Unacceptable use

Technology use is a privilege... District 186 AUP Use of the District's electronic networks and hardware is a privilege and is subject to revocation should the terms of the AUP be violated.

Building Technology Policies Some buildings have supplemented the District's AUP by formulating their own technology policy. Frankin Middle School

Impossible to Cover All Bases... Even the most comprehensive AUP can't cover everything. Continual advances in technology make it impossible to address every issue before it occurs.

It's time to educate our students on what it means to become RESPONSIBLE ONLINE CITIZENS

Benefits of Using Technology Engaging Provides real-world examples Up-to-date information Facilitates research skills Allows access to learning not typically available in the classroom

Pitfalls of Using Technology Bullying Pornography Online predators Plagiarism Digital footprints cannot be erased

Components of Your Digital Footprint

No Technology? Not an Option... Not allowing technology would be a disservice to our students. John Dewey "If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our students of tomorrow." John Dewey

Impacting the Future... High school graduates who are prepared for jobs requiring a high degree of innovative thinking will earn an average of 50 percent more than their fellow classmates who take jobs requiring the least innovation. For college graduates, the difference in salary between innovative and non-innovative jobs is an astounding 135%.

Technology influences how we: Think Learn Work Play

In order to be "productive global citizens", our students must: 24/7 Is the New 9 to 5 Be sensitive to cultural differences Be open to new and varied ideas Have the ability to adapt to CHANGE District 186 understands that our students need these skills in order to compete in SCHOOL...WORK...LIFE!

Going Beyond the AUP Just because we make rules doesn't mean students will follow them... In the classroom and online, desired behaviors must be modeled and practiced to become fully implemented.

District middle school technology TILs are working with classroom teachers and students on a GRADUAL RELEASE MODEL for digital citizenship. GRADUAL RELEASE MODEL

Gradual Release Model Components Creating & Maintaining STUDENT WEBPAGES Responsible use of STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS

STUDENT WEBPAGES Each student has their own website Sites are "locked" to protect student privacy

Purpose of the Student Website Creating & posting content Communicating with others Building an online portfolio showing growth over time Building an online portfolio showing growth over time Encourage students to take an active role in the learning process by:

Student Webpage Agreement

Direct Instruction for Site Use Guidelines for appropriate content Modeling acceptable online communication Selecting appropriate items for digital portfolio Site security

Posting Guidelines: The "Grandma Rule" Students are instructed on the posting of appropriate photos, movies, blog responses, & s. Students are taught the "Grandma Rule": Would your grandma approve of this post?

Monitoring Student Websites The "Student Link"Student Link feature enables teachers to monitor sites for possible misuse. The "Dashboard"Dashboard feature lets teachers & district personnel view multiple sites.

Consequences... Students are held accountable for adhering to the signed agreement and face consequences, including loss of website use and/or other district technologies.

STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS Every student has a unique Google account on the District's Google account. Students sign in using their user name and password.

Google Docs Students are introduced to Google by using the Google Docs app. Direct instruction is provided on how to collaborate & communicate on assignments & projects in "real time".

RULES OF GOOGLE Once again, appropriate use must be modeled by the teacher and practiced by the students. The Rules of Google was created by tech staff, teachers, & students.

Google Docs Examples Teachers & students are using Google Docs for a variety of purposes including: Reading & Literacy Language Arts AVID binder check Science

Reading and Literacy It Says, I Say... and So Students "grab" a teacher template in Google Docs The group leader shares it with team members and the teacher. Students collaborate and discuss the story using higher order thinking skills.

Language Arts Figurative Language: Students collaborate with partners on identifying figurative language in a popular song. Figurative Language: Vocabulary: Using their textbook as resources, student groups compile vocabulary terms to be used in a Wordle. Vocabulary: Narrative Essay: Students write and revise a narrative essay with feedback from their instructor using Google comments. Narrative Essay:

AVID Weekly Binder Check The AVID teacher shares with the students the Binder Check Doc. The students work in pairs to review their binder requirements and assign points. To prepare students, the teacher reviewed with the students the importance of only editing the appropriate row specific to their partner's name.

Science Example Chapter Check The team leader uploads the template, sharing it with their team members and teacher The team leader then assigns questions to each team member. Students work independently to develop their answers When finished, the team discusses their answers (in person and virtually) before presenting them to the class.

Next Steps Student Webpages + Google Accts = Step One The "next steps" for our district include implementing additional Google Apps -- sites, reader, etc. and using personal devices, such as cell phones, in the classroom.

Creating Responsible Online Citizens...will continue to evolve over time, just as technology is constantly changing. No end in sight...

References Publications: ACOT. (2011). Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow...Today. Retrieved from: Images: elementary-grades-800x800.jpg Video: