Technology’s Role in Your Class The Lesson Start off with the significant topic

Technology’s Role in Your Class
The Lesson
Start off with the significant topic of “digital citizenship”.
An excellent resource for teachers is the Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship ProgramLinks to an external site.. One key part of their sequence is Digital Media Literacy. They define it as “the ability to effectively find, identify, evaluate, and use information. Digital literacy specifically applies to media from the internet, smartphones, video games, and other nontraditional sources. Just as media literacy includes the ability to identify media and its messages and create media responsibly, digital literacy includes both nuts-and-bolts skills and ethical obligations” (Common Sense Education, n.d.). Explore their site and resources there for teachers, students, and parents.
Explore the Scope and Sequence hereLinks to an external site. (link). Once you click the link, read the descriptions for each of the six components by Common Sense Media which are:
Media Balance & Well-Being
Privacy & Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Relationships & Communication
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, & Hate Speech
News & Media Literacy
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Using Technology to Close Equity GapsLinks to an external site.
Participate in the Discussion Board
Once you have explored the resources above, respond to the post by responding to one or both of these (one main post 150-200 words and two responses 50-75 words each): “(1) Reflect on “digital citizenship” and what its role is in 21st-century education. What is the significance of digital citizenship guidelines such as those from Common Sense Media, ISTE, or similar sequences and curricula in elementary, middle, or high school? (2) Additionally, now that the semester is ending, how do you see yourself utilizing technology in your class after your experiences? How will you avoid the pitfalls accompanying technology while leveraging them to improve learning outcomes and close gaps? Share your thoughts and reflect on things you’ve learned on your journey.