We know technology/digital literacy has to be taught (we can’t rely on the theory of the digital native) yet, given your already full curriculum, how will you begin to teach digital literacy?
On 2/21 I taught part of the Common Sense Media "selfie" lesson with my 3rd graders. I started by showing them a fun picture of me holding a huge stack of our school's dragon dollars. They had the opportunity to draw their own selfies flashing all of their 3rd grade swagger. Then we had a discussion about identity, while using the CSM slides for the lesson. Students proudly shared with a partner what made them unique whether it was their culture, hobbies, or physical features. After writing about themselves students redid their selfies including new details. They came out really nice and it was a new way for us to learn about each other's backgrounds. Our school is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) site. The framework basically emphasizes the importance of teaching how we want something done before it happens rather than correcting behaviors after they've happened. I think many of the CSM lessons on Digital Literacy would fit nicely into our PBIS block, which is roughly 30 minutes a day. Even trying out one lesson a week sounds doable. My students would benefit immensely. At 3rd grade my students are playing videos games online and unfortunately some of them are playing online with strangers. This is a big concern for me. There is a need to teach Digital Literacy so that students can be safe using tech AND use tech independently. Most Wednesdays I take the time to do CAASPP practice. 3rd grade is the first year that students take the state test online. Even though VCUSD has a district benchmark assessment that mimics the format of the CAASPP test the testing website we use doesn't have as many bells and whistles as the real deal. After diving deeper into the CCSS for Technology I know that my students need more exposure and practice with: copy/pasting pictures, typing math symbols, creating slides, finding information on spreadsheets, citations, and emailing people safely. My principal is requiring us to come up with a 7 week plan to ramp up for the CAASPP test and these are definitely on my list to work on with my students.
4 Comments
Scott Marsden
2/23/2019 06:40:13 pm
Catie,
Reply
Jona Sandau
2/23/2019 08:34:54 pm
Catie,
Reply
Jennifer Perkins
2/24/2019 05:58:08 pm
Hi Catie, I love the lesson you did from Common Sense Media! What a great way to discuss identity, while also teaching students about what they portray online. I agree with the importance of teaching digital literacy to our students in order for them to be safe online and at home. I like your idea of embedding digital literacy lessons into your CAASPP prep.
Reply
Rafael Garcia Avila
2/25/2019 01:24:34 pm
Catie,
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
Catie GoldsteinInnovative Learning Master's Student. Teacher. Napper. Dog Petter. Archives
June 2019
Categories |