Digital Footprint Day at TWE by Rhonda Henderson

Last Wednesday, we had CRAZY SOCK DAY at TWE. It was a fun way to help kids remember that the digital footprint they leave is important! Our kids will grow up with technology impacting them in ways that we did not deal with when we grew up. However, technology will be a necessary part of their lives, so we need to teach them to use it responsibly. Digital Footprint Day was just one of the days we will designate to responsible use this year. Our kids put their "best foot forward" as they learned about being smart about what they post and share online. Each grade level had activities supporting safe use of the internet, apps, and online gaming. Here is how 3rd, 4th and 5th grade celebrated the day:

Our third grade team leader, Mrs. Stratton, shared that third graders created mini-footprints with advice on how to leave a safe, positive digital footprint when interacting with others online. One wise word of advice:  “Stop and think if your picture or post is going to hurt someone’s feelings –if it is, don’t do it!” says third grader, Anushka.

Mrs. McKinnies , 4th grade team leader, was excited that their students had a blast participating in wearing their crazy socks and also learning about being good digital citizens. Many of the fourth grade students were amazed that the things they post can truly change their lives.  These students agreed that we should try to be positive when posting thoughts on the internet. As a grade level, they watched a  short video on digital citizenship and created their own "Digital Footprints". The students had to write down their meaning of a digital footprint as well as Write Three ways they can leave a positive Digital Footprint. 

 

 

Fifth grade viewed a brain pop video and discussed ways to maintain a positive digital footprint. Each class made posters with quotes from the kids and signed them.

 

Tomorrow on TWE Packprints, we will share an article about the experience from the perspective of two 5th grade students.