Our second graders worked again in ST Math, and our first graders learned about the parts of the computer systems at their desks and how they are connected: the CPU, mouse, keyboard, and headphones. Our kindergarten friends discovered ABCYa!
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Share and Evolve
This week our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students evaluated examples of online messages to determine what information is good and appropriate to share. They did this in Digital Passport in the game "Share Jumper". They then played "Evolve" - a game which helped them make choices about what to do if they or their friends are being cyber bullied. The object is to "evolve" into an "Upstander" - someone who takes action to stop cyber bullying instead of just standing by.
Friday, September 9, 2016
Digital Passport
This week we are introducing the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to Digital Passport. This program, set up by Common Sense Media, is designed to help students learn about cyber safety through games.
This week we learned that as wonderful a tool as cell phones can be, you have to be sure to use it properly. Do not text while walking or driving in traffic. Do not stay on social media all night. Do not text while having a face to face conversation with someone - that may be rude!
Our second graders worked on ST Math this week, and our first graders took the STAR Early Literature assessment in the lab this week. Our kindergarten friends are learning how to maneuver around the Shepard website. They are discovering a variety of reading games!
Monday, September 5, 2016
With Great Technology Comes ...
Great responsibility!
We talked this week about the wonderful opportunities technology brings us. We also talked about how easy it is to fall victim to bullies online, and even to be a bully.
If someone threatens you online or pretends to be someone else online, that is cyber bullying. You can report this behavior to a trusted adult.
If something online makes you uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult. You do not have to be a victim.
Technology can bring us amazing things! We need to use that information safely and wisely.
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