DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

With the advent of social media, mobile devices in the classroom and a range of e-learning tools in the classroom it is more important than ever that students are aware of the long term effects of leaving their digital footprint and learn to become good cyber citizens. 

The concept of digital citizenship needs to be embedded in all aspects of work in schools with e-learning tools.

A good way to start this is to build awareness of what it means to be a good citizen in our community -  local, national and global. 

So what is a good citizen? 

QUESTIONS

Q1.  What do you use the internet for most? What's the first site that you go? Google Chrome 

Q2.  How can we encourage more children to learn to code? Will you get involved in the #hourofcode? No i don't like coding

Q3.  Who teaches you about staying safe online? Parents - Teachers

Q4.  What are the best ways for learning about online safety? Youtube

Q5.  What is a digital footprint and why are they important? Watch this video to help with your answer. 

Q6.  What are some important things to consider when taking part in Blogger? Only post things that are Nice

Q7.  Should schools be using social media in the classroom and why? Yes  because these days everyone is on devices

Q8.  How do we know which websites and people to trust online? People that we know

Q9.  Does anyone know any website/resources or Apps to share about Cyber safety? Youtube

Q10.  Do you have any tips or advice for Miss Mordue and Miss Bull when we are teaching cyber safety to the new Year 7's ? No

Blogger Week 8

Inventive Thinking, Creativity, Passion & Talent

Welcome back to Kidsedchatnz for Term Three.  

This week we are exploring "Inventive Thinking, Creativity, Passion & Talent".

 

1. What are your interests, talents or passions? Rugby - Sport
2. How do you get to learn about your interests in the classroom? Give us an example. Genius Hour 
3. Do you think it's important for children to have time each week to learn about something that they're interested in? Why? Yes because then they wanna learn because there intrested in the topic. 
4. What is the world's most important invention so far? How does it affect your life? the worlds most important invention was WIFI
5. The Kid President wanted to invent a Catuum Cleaner. What would you like to invent to make the world more awesome? Robots to clean up rubbish 
6. The top 10 jobs in 2017 didn't exist in 2007. What jobs do you think there will be in 10 years time? Robot makers, Flying car makers
7. Inventive thinking requires taking risks, being curious and thinking skills. How do you do this in the classroom? Going with an idea i think will work well
8. Is creativity important? How can we encourage creativity in the classroom? Make them Come up with an idea and make something about that idea
9. Sometimes we get stuck with our learning and have to problem solve. What does good problem solving look like? Asking Questions