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Just as we want students to be good members of their communities, we also want them to practice good citizenship in an increasingly digital world. By encouraging students to be good citizen, we encourage them to think about what they share online, protect the privacy of themselves and others, and always choose kindness. At New Glarus, students have the opportunity to take digital citizenship and technology focused classes, as well as incorporating these skills in the rest of their courses.
Resources for Teachers and Families
Resources for Teachers and Families
Common Sense Media: A great resource for parents and teachers, with everything from app reviews to discussion guides for technology topics.
Interland - Be Internet Awesome!: An engaging game that allows students to work through different "lands" and practice digital citizenship skills. Best for ages 8-14.
Common Sense on Digital Footprints: What is a digital footprint and how should it be managed?
A Teen's Guide to Social Media: A (humorous) look at social media do's and don'ts for teens and their parents.
A Parent's Guide to SnapChat: How to turn off location features, block unwanted contacts, and stay safe while using SnapChat.
Google Safety Center: Safety tools and guidelines for students and families, especially about protecting privacy online.
Family Link from Google: Families can use this site to monitor a child's device usage as well as set limits and "bedtimes" on devices.
How can we use technology for good?
How can we use technology for good?
Technology puts a wealth of information and opportunities, both good and bad, at our fingertips. While it's important to build the skills of good digital citizenship and internet safety, it is also important for us to harness technology and use it for good. Technology can help us discover new ideas, solve old problems, and connect with people across the world. By controlling how we use technology, rather than letting it control us, we can grow as digital citizens.
Resources for Engaged Digital Citizens
Resources for Engaged Digital Citizens
Empatico connects classes across the world for Google video chats are topics about how we live, work, and play.
Rock Your World works to inspire students to change the world by exploring global issues and testing out solutions.
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