In Module 2 we were challenged to reflect on the responsibility of resource selection. The Teacher Librarian’s (TL) expertise and role is different from that required by all teachers. TLs look at managing the entire collection and meeting the needs of all of the users….
Before this course began I wrote a blog post (McEwen, 23 February 2021) on why I chose this elective. I wanted to be stretched and challenged and become more knowledgeable and wise in my support of technology in the classroom (McEwen, 22 March 2021). I…
The school I work at has a user agreement that students and parents must both sign that outlines how students are to behave online (summed up = don’t go to bad sites, don’t bully). The school implements a few digital citizenship classes for a term…
It is important to foster a global approach to digital citizenship. A global approach helps to grow an awareness of being a part of something bigger than themselves. It can be difficult for some to see outside of themselves or to be self-aware. Taking a…
This is the assignment I have always wanted to be forced to do. As an educator, I have seen “gaps” in what teacher and student resources are out there and many times have thought, “I wish I knew how to just make exactly what I…
I really enjoyed reading through Module 3 “The Digital Learning Environment.” It helped me to become aware of what practices I’m already engaged in, some new things to try and some things to implement in the classroom. I’ve realised that about 50% of my social…
It’s been a week since I finished reading Module 2, “Issues in Digital Citizenship.” There are several things that have particularly stuck in my memory this week, sparking further reflection. It was mentioned in of the videos that a student was using Facebook to get…
One week in, and my understanding of digital citizenship is growing. Previously when thinking about digital citizenship I thought mainly about safety, etiquette and the digital footprint student might leave. It felt a bit like teaching damage control. I am encouraged, even excited, to start…
Simply put a ‘Digital Learning Environment’ (DLE) is an environment where students are using digital technology to access or create information. This is seen widely across my school environment from junior school students using programs like “Reading Eggs” or “Math Seeds,” to middle school students…
In less than a week I begin the next session in my Teacher Librarianship course. I have chosen the elective, “Digital Citizenship in Schools.” I’ve selected this class for a number of reasons. My default is to teach without technology. I need to be stretched…