Getting+Started

Getting Started
[|Vicki Davis] and [|Alec Couros] have both written compelling posts about the need for all users of online resources to exhibit good character.
 * OUR JOURNEY:**

Lancaster began with the [|ISAFE] curriculum and offered several workshops for teachers from 2003 - 2006. As media began to focus only on Predator issues, interest dwindled. It seemed that there should be more than just being afraid.

All grade 5 teachers were trained during release time and continue to be our main avenue for reaching students. On request, end of the year culmination presentations are given to classes by the Technology Curriculum Mentor. These 40 minute sessions utilize the CPS clicker system to involve students in decision making regarding their use of technology tools.

In early 2008, after reading //**Digital Citizenship in Schools**// by [|Mike Ribble] and Gerald Bailey, discussions at other technology workshops were initiated regarding the elements or themes could be integrated. An additional resource, **//Learning Right from Wrong in the Digital Age//** by Doug Johnson, provided a scenario approach to topic for discussion by students (and teachers).

In late spring the district Technology Mentor participated in [|online webinar] through ISTE with Mike Ribble.

A summer curriculum project examining the new National Educational Technology Standards led to creation of LCSDNETS wiki. Additionally a handout was prepared to give to teachers on opening day.

Further study of Values Clarification and Character Education. led to the "Are you someone who"...questions as a basis for lessons..

As a result of interest in topic, a 2 hour afterschool workshop was developed for grade 7 -12 teachers.

NYSCATE session called Leaving Digital Footprints that Count by Stephen Ransom PHD of [|Nazareth College of Rochester], contributed many "need to think about" ideas. First learned the term "positive online presence".

[|Survey on Digital Access] designed by EETT team from Lancaster High School is a first step toward assessing our community's access level..

Elementary Media Center Winter 09 Media Specialist developed non liner PPT that ends with a student license. High School Health Class with SRO officer: A one period presentation with Are you someone who questions for all the Health Classes over 2 days. A majority of Grade 5 classes work with Mentor for a one class period. Use of free Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr videos and activities www.brainpop.com orwww.brainpopjr.com
 * Work with Students:**

Website Links Discovery Depot Digital Citizenship was included in Mandatory Parent Meeting (Fall 2010)
 * Work with Parents:**

See @Workshop page for outline See Teacher created PowerPoints for Digital Citizenship elements
 * Work with Teachers:**

Distribution of NETS for Administrators Four 1 hour Workshops to introduce Admins to NETS, Web 2.0 tools, etc.
 * Work with Administrators:**