Like every back to school year, setting up classroom
routines and expectations are essential in having a successful school year. The
same was true for the first month in the Innovation Lab.
Students explored our
renovated space and learned the correct ways to use the furniture and tools in
the room. When working with technology, there are expectations when being a
safe digital citizen and using online tools. Below are the general topics that
each grade-level discussed.
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade:
I can be safe when I use technology.
3rd Grade: I can be safe with the information
that I share online.
4th & 5th Grade: I can be kind
when I communicate online.
Lessons that were taught were adapted from Common Sense Media (K-2) and Google Interland (3-5). Topics that were discussed amongst the
grade-levels were: ways to communicate effectively with others online, private
& personal information, being an upstander to those not being kind,
kid-safe websites and online games. Not only are these essential for online
safety at school when students have integrated technology lessons, but also
when they are interacting with technology at home.
These are lessons that should be an open conversation at
home throughout the year.
Need a way to get started? Common Sense Media
(commonsensemedia.org).
They have valuable lessons to discuss with your child
to ensure they always demonstrate online safety. What I also love about the
website is that it gives ratings to movies, apps and online games and if it’s appropriate
for certain age groups. A lot of the popular games the students were telling me
that they play are actually more appropriate for students outside elementary
school.
Check out this website! It’s very insightful for our ever-changing
digital world.
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