Over the past two weeks, our cohort has been exposed to an abundance of different digital tools and concepts. We entered the class with vastly different comfort levels with technology, and I believe that each of us is leaving it far more skilled and excited about using tech in our classes. The most important concept for me wasn’t necessary explicitly taught. It is the idea that we shouldn’t let our lack of familiarity or skill, prevent us from from embracing technology and helping our student to navigate digital waters. As teachers, we can’t take for granted the impact that our students’ digital literacy will have on the choices that they make. While digital citizenship is not part of the curriculum for my students currently, this course has definitely convinced me that it needs to be. I plan on using that amazing resources from sites like Common Sense Media to start teaching and modelling skills and behaviours key to 21st Century learning.
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7/17/2016 05:28:57 pm
I love that this is a big takeaway for you! This is one of the big ones I was hoping you would get. Good luck with all of the new tools and techniques you will be trying out in your classroom.
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