Digital Citizenship and Literacy Concepts

The webinar, led by Andrew Gardner from BrainPOP and Kelly Mendoza from Common Sense Media, focuses on digital citizenship and its importance in education. It covers resources from BrainPOP and Common Sense Media, including lesson plans and activities. The session also emphasizes the need for engaging all stakeholders, including students, teachers, and parents, in digital citizenship education. Participants are guided on using Blackboard Collaborate and encouraged to interact. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session.

What was the primary role of Andrew Gardner before joining BrainPOP?

• A high school teacher

• A technology integrator

• A college professor

• A software developer

What is the main focus of digital citizenship according to the webinar?

• Creating online content

• Being safe and responsible online

• Learning programming languages

• Building social media profiles

Which feature of BrainPOP is highlighted as an entry point for teaching digital citizenship?

• Social media posts

• Live webinars

• Monthly spotlights

• Interactive games

What is the primary goal of Common Sense Media's digital citizenship program?

• To teach coding skills

• To promote online shopping

• To encourage responsible online behavior

• To increase screen time for children

What is a key component of Common Sense Media's curriculum?

• Real-life case studies

• Celebrity endorsements

• Advanced coding tutorials

• Virtual reality experiences

What are the three main topic areas covered in the digital literacy and citizenship curriculum?

• Geography, Economics, Politics

• Safety and Security, Digital Citizenship, Research and Information Literacy

• Math, Science, History

• Art, Music, Physical Education

Why is it important to start digital citizenship education at a young age?

• Because it is a requirement by law

• To prevent digital issues from being ignored in elementary school

• To ensure they develop critical thinking skills early

• Because young children are more tech-savvy

What is the purpose of the 'Trillion Dollar Footprint' lesson for middle school students?

• To teach students how to create a digital footprint

• To help students understand the impact of their digital footprint

• To show students how to make money online

• To encourage students to delete their online profiles

How does the curriculum involve parents in digital citizenship education?

• By sending home textbooks

• Through parent-teacher conferences

• By providing tip sheets and videos for parents

• By organizing school trips

What is the benefit of combining resources from Common Sense and Brainpop?

• It provides a single source of information

• It focuses solely on internet safety

• It offers a variety of learning styles and content

• It reduces the need for teachers