For me as a parent, Ribble’s 9 elements make sense; it helps a lot for my kids because they may be aware of what to do and not to do when it comes to using digital technology in social media. … Continue reading
Continue readingWhat if Ribble’s 9 elements were applied in teaching?
For me as a parent, Ribble’s 9 elements make sense; it helps a lot for my kids because they may be aware of what to do and not to do when it comes to using digital technology in social media. … Continue reading
Continue readingThe Future of Digital Citizenship in Education – The “Ribble” Effect (Week #4)
A quick google search of the ripple effect led me to Wikipedia for the following definition: A ripple effect occurs when an initial disturbance to a system propagates outward to disturb an increasingly larger portion of the system. Ironically, what made … Continue reading
Continue readingAI, the benefits and the hidden dangers
As I sought to extend my knowledge on how we should educate our current and future students two articles in my reading have resonated with me. The first is Centaurs and Cyborgs on the Jagged Frontier by Ethan Mollick. I … Continue reading
Continue readingAI, the benefits and the hidden dangers
As I sought to extend my knowledge on how we should educate our current and future students two articles in my reading have resonated with me. The first is Centaurs and Cyborgs on the Jagged Frontier by Ethan Mollick. I … Continue reading
Continue readingThe Internet is Real Life
For years now I’ve been hearing people say the phrase “the Internet is not real life.” After seeing the cavalcade of negative interactions that can happen online, there is a desire among many to separate the online from world from the “real world.” All of the problems and discussions that are happening in the darkness … Continue reading The Internet is Real Life
Continue readingWeek 4: Ribble’s 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship
Learning about Ribble’s 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship has me reflecting on the things I can change when it comes to teaching about Digital Citizenship in my classroom. Also, as a mother of 2 kids who love being on their devices. It makes me understand more of how I can teach my kids at home… Continue reading Week 4: Ribble’s 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship
Continue readingReflections on Ribble’s Nine Elements, Two Trials and One Triumph
When I became a teacher, I was prepared to wear many hats – mentor, manager, motivator, counsellor, coach, and even social liaison (the list seems infinite). Technology was rapidly evolving; Smartboards were the latest “must-have” Edtech, and elite schools flaunted their solitary laptop cart. Despite my interest in these advancements, I had yet to acknowledge…
Continue readingNot to discredit tidbits, but we need something a bit more structured
Ok, I love the concept of Ribble’s 9 elements of digital citizenship and wish there was so much more time to dedicate to discussing and practicing these in my classroom. I find that as an English teacher, the curriculum creates a heavy prep and heavy marking load so I often feel aspects of the curriculum […]
Continue readingWeek 4 – Balance
Reflecting on the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship this week, the importance of synergy between the 9 elements became crystal clear. Without implementation of all nine elements, the entire system falls out of balance. This being said, my focus for this … Continue reading
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