During distance learning, it is more important than ever that our students practice good digital citizenship. The folks at CommonSenseMedia.org have generated many amazing videos, activities, and discussion starters for our students and families. I compiled them into a PreK-12th grade list of resources that you can feel free to access below:
There are three videos and three family activities for each grade level band, divided grades PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. I hope you will find these activities useful during this period of online learning!
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I am just going to throw this out there - I am not a huge fan of bulletin boards. I am not a cutesy-crafty person by nature. It takes me a long time to work on craft projects and frustration levels are high... So bulletin boards are my own personal nightmare. Thank heavens for PINTEREST!! I have four bulletin boards in my new library, and a fifth that is due to be installed soon. I decided to liven up the space with fabric backgrounds and bright colors. I'm trying to make it more warm and inviting for the students! Here they are, in no particular order: Featured AuthorI'm planning on rotating a display of student's favorite authors through the library every month or more. Our first author is James Patterson, an amazing author and children's literature advocate. Along with a picture and short biography, I have posted a QR code linking to his website. Our district recently adopted a BYOD Policy, so kids have smartphones for use instructionally! Awesome Opening LinesThis interactive bulletin board displays books with a great opening line that can really hook the reader. Inside the flap is a photo of the front cover and the call number where students can find the book in the library! Stop And ThinkThis very small bulletin board is near my computer area in the media center. Digital citizenship is a big focus this year for our school, so I wanted a visual reminder for the kids to THINK before they post online. Donors Choose ProjectsI like to post projects on DonorsChoose.org. I am trying to develop our media center MakerSpace this year, and these are just a few project that are open. The QR code takes visitors/guests to my class on the Donors Choose website. As projects are funded, I will post "FUNDED" on the top corner of each picture - see the top right Arduino Uno picture? I already had one funded, and it's still August!
Right now I have projects up for:
I feel like it's critical to show how we are improving our libraries - these projects are making our library transform into a 21st Century Learning Commons! |
About the AuthorHi! Welcome to my blog! My name is Christine Hurley. This is my 17th year of teaching - I've taught Kindergarten, 4th grade, elementary media, and now I am in my 6th year of teaching middle school media! Archives
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