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To close the digital learning gap, we must make sure that students have access to technology and high-speed internet outside of school.
All guiding questions are aligned to the element criteria located in the Portfolio Guide.
Device Status
Device Status
South Gate Middle School continues to follow and emphasize our school-wide technology systems for device safety and responsible use. The Technology Office and Student Tech Team continue to monitor the Device/App Troubleshooting Form for all stakeholders. Communications are sent to parents with the consequences for students of not adhering to our Responsible Use Policy and the monetary fines associated with damaged or lost devices/accessories.
8th-grade students will return their issued devices on or before June 4, 2023. As per policy, they will not be able to participate in the Culmination ceremony if not cleared by our Technology Coordinator. Device health checks will be conducted during homeroom throughout the school year, and for all 6th and 7th-grade teachers prior to the end of the school year.
Currently, South Gate Middle School has only 5 day users. An emphasis on the importance of having a device available with internet connection at all times has been made since the beginning of the school year. Day users store their iPads in charging stations with their Advisory teachers. They return the iPads at the end of the each day.
Inventory data is utilized to inform sustainable systems and promote student ownership. Data usage shows that students are utilizing iPads through a home Wi-fi connection. All students connect their device to the LAUSD network when they are in school.
Export.pdfDIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Guiding questions:
Students participate in ongoing digital citizenship lessons throughout the school year through Advisory and content classes. Parents receive a letter that informs them of the lessons that will be administered to all students. All incoming 6th-grade students must complete an online digital citizenship Google form that contains a video and a quiz with their parents prior to receiving a device.
Student ownership of devices is fostered through school-wide student device responsibility presentations through PE classes. Technology updates and reminders are also given during weekly announcements (through PA and Schoology Student/Parent Outreach Group).
STUDENT TECH TEAM
STUDENT TECH TEAM
For the 2022-23 school year, we have opened an elective course for our STT. Students were given the opportunity to apply for the course at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Those selected were programmed into our new STT/Media Exploration course. Students in this course assist the Technology Office with requests from our Troubleshooting Request Form.
As part of the Media Exploration course, our STT learns how to use Media tools such as Canva, iMovie, Clipchamp, Soundtrap, PIXLR, and Filmora (among others) to develop school flyers/posters, our school digital newspaper, school videos/PSAs, and announcements. STT members collaborate with our Yearbook class to develop pictures using PIXLR.
Some STT members will be enrolled for the 2023-24 school year to assist new STT members.
Element Reflection
Element Reflection
Self Reflection on the Element: (Choose one: Emerging, Aligning, or Optimizing)
Strengths: How did your campus exemplify illustrating this element?
Next Steps: What could you have done differently to better align with this element?
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