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This plan is part of the CBE Digital Citizenship Process. Schools must complete this plan:
to be compliant with Administrative Regulation 1062 Use of Electronic Resources.
to allow students to connect to the schools wireless network with their own devices.
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Digital Literacy (process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology)
Learners must be taught how to learn in a digital society. As new technologies emerge, learners need to learn
how to use that technology quickly and appropriately. Digital Citizenship involves educating people in a new
way these individuals need a high degree of information literacy skills.
At Twelve Mile Coulee, students are provided opportunities to work with new and exciting technologies,
whether they be hardware or software specific. Students learn how to communicate through a variety of
media, including visual, auditory and written text.
Digital Rights and Responsibilities ( those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world)
Digital citizens have the right to privacy, free speech, etc. Basic digital rights must be addressed, discussed,
and understood in the digital world. With these rights also come responsibilities. Users must help define how the
technology is to be used in an appropriate manner. In a digital society these two areas must work together for
everyone to be productive.
At Twelve Mile Coulee, students are given opportunities to make connections between traditional rights and
responsibilities and digital rights and responsibilities. Students are viewed as stakeholders and have say in
how technology is used responsibly within the school.
Digital Health and Wellness ( physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology
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world)
Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed in
a new technological world. Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming
more prevalent such as Internet addiction. Users need to be taught that there inherent dangers of technology.
Digital Citizenship includes a culture where technology users are taught how to protect themselves through
education and training.
At Twelve Mile Coulee, students are provided opportunities to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of
technology, whether it be safe practices online or proper posture when typing.
Student Safety
Outcomes for student online safety include:
The school has an acceptable use policy (AUP) modeled on A.R 1062 and A.R. 6001 and it has been
communicated to students.
Appropriate ICT outcomes relating to digital citizenship have been infused in core subjects that relate to student
safety. Consequences for inappropriate use have been communicated to students.
At Twelve Mile Coulee, the following provisions ensure student safety:
The use of the CBE internet filter system to ensure students have access to appropriate websites.
Teacher supervision when students are on the internet.
Education concerning the potential dangers of the internet.
Education concerning proper use of technology.
Education regarding digital rights and responsibilities.
Student Learning
At Twelve Mile Coulee, the following provisions ensure student learning:
Provision of various forms of technology, including but not limited to desktop computers, laptop
computers, mobile devices, digital cameras, document cameras, SMART Boards.
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Education, for teachers and students, on how to effectively use the available technology.
Project Based learning that utilizes technology as an essential component
Education regarding digital law, including digital copyright, and how such ideas can be incorporated
into the learning process.
Parent Communication
At Twelve Mile Coulee, the following provisions ensure effective parent communication:
Ongoing formal and informal communication through the use of the school and classroom websites,
email and D2L.
Information sessions regarding Digital Citizenship help at School Council Meetings.
References
Calgary Board of Education (2012). Digital Citizenship. [ONLINE] Available at: http://
www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/technology-for-learning/Pages/Digital-Citizenship.aspx
Nine Elements. (2012). digital citizenship: Using technology appropriately. Retrieved July 9, 2012, from
http://digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html
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