Citizens of the internet

This week, our inquiry discussions were centred around how to keep safe online and the fact that we are all digital citizens.

What is a digital citizen?

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level. 

As a class we discussed what one has to do (and not do) to be considered a responsible digital citizen. The aspects that stood out the most for students is the importance of first getting permission to post an image or video of someone else on the internet and useful ways to deal with cyberbullying. They were intrigued by the fact that the attributes of a digital citizen are all related to being responsible - a term that we have been discussing quite a bit.

I am very proud to say that our students are already exhibiting responsible digital citizenship!

We deepened our understanding of being a responsible digital citizen, by investigating what safe online practices looks like. Using their personal experiences and guidance that they have received from their parents, students provided their ideas and solutions for various scenarios that one may be faced with online. 

During their IT lesson this week, Mr Huber took the students back in time, looking at the history of technology. Starting with the Stone Age and moving all the way to the Information Age, and looking to the possible future eras that we may encounter. Discussion was held around the advancements of everyday items during these periods. In groups, the students brainstormed about what is considered technology. 

Mr Huber and I were impressed by how the students have grown in knowledge; understanding that technology does not not only involve battery-operated and electrical devices but that it is the evolution of ideas and inventions.

Over the course of the week, the teachers and staff at our school completed their responses to the technology survey that the students designed. Most students have also already conducted their in-person interviews with their parents regarding their use of technology. 

This coming week, the students will try to find the common threads across the three batches of research results; students, teachers and parents. In this way, students will be able to identify how technology is used and organized within our school organization.

Have a super duper weekend!

Ms Theona 🍁

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Upcoming events:

Friday, 4 October: Outing to Suma Sea World Aquarium

Saturday, 5 October: Oktoberfest

Monday, 7 October: No school due to the Saturday school event

14 - 18 October: Parent-Teacher conferences