GESD Technology Plan
OUR TECHNOLOGY MISSION: WE SHALL LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO ENRICH INSTRUCTION, EXTEND LEARNING, MAXIMIZE RESOURCES AND FURTHER OUR COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
Technology is a transformative tool that can elevate student learning and leverage a teacher’s ability to enhance the educational process. Technology allows us to personalize learning, expand opportunities, and promote creativity. By doing so, students have access to relevant, rigorous and engaging material and interactions. Technology will help the District meet the challenges of growing enrollment, rising expectations and recurrent economic uncertainties. We will use technology to connect our staff, students and community to our vision and goals as we strive to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision.
GESD is committed to using collaborative and creative technologies to foster intellectual exploration, individual growth, and lifelong learning. Click the link below to view our most current Technology Plan.
Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
In July 2012, California public schools began implementation of curriculum promoting positive digital citizenship for all students. The adoption of the curriculum was part of the Child Internet Protection Act or CIPA. To support the implementation, Grenada Elementary School District collaborates with Common Sense Media to create lessons and curriculum meeting the CIPA requirements our teachers can use in class. Our on-line resource:
DIGITAL SAFETY & CITIZENSHIP
Grenada Elementary School District continues to offer resources to our community on Digital Safety and Citizenship. These resources cover topics such as cyberbullying, protecting your child's reputation, screen time, online etiquette, respecting creative work, research skills, plagiarism, and more. We will be constantly adding more resources and information to this part of our website as we get them.
GESD Internet User Obligations and Responsibilities/Acceptable Use
DIGITAL SAFETY FAMILY RESOURCES
Responsible/Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement
To access the full version of the new Responsible Use Agreement for students and parents, This updated agreement reflects our District's rules regarding the student use of district-issued technology both on and off-campus.
Did You Know?
43% of teens have been victims of cyberbullying (about 14 students in a class of 33).
53% of teens have sent a hurtful message via technology.
Only 10% of cyberbullying victims tell their parents.
The legal age to use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media apps is 13.
screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays Dr. Ruston's blogs and parent resources are fantastic sources of information and strategies for supporting parents in finding a healthy balance of tech use at home.
Teach Dig Cit The Edvolve Dig Cit Doctors have assembled a comprehensive digital safety, citizenship, and media literacy organization containing an ISTE-aligned curriculum framework and teaching resources.
The Screentime Diet: Helping your teen find balance with your tech This a great article on how to cultivate healthier tech balance/screentime with your teenage student.
Digital Citizenship Toolkit An expansive collection of classroom lessons and home activities for students and parents.
onguardonline.gov This site has videos and games for parents and students and covers topics like appropriate internet use, internet safety, fraud, cell phone use and lots more.
connectsafely.org Provides tips for both parents and children. There are lots of resources that can be downloaded in text or video format.
ikeepsafe.org This is a great site that provides resources for parents, teachers, and kids. There are videos and even books you can get from this site. The books are stories that you can read to your children to teach them about online safety and the videos are made for kids as well that are fun to watch and provide a learning experience.
digizens.org This site strengthens the understanding of what "Digital Citizenship" is and provides resources on the responsible use of technology. It provides lots of resources on the topic of Social Networking.
Common Sense Media As indicated on their website: "Working together, schools and families can prepare kids to think critically and use technology in positive, creative, and powerful ways." You'll find a huge collection of helpful tools for navigating the digital content and media landscape with confidence.
stopcyberbullying.org Provides definitions and examples of what cyberbullying is as well as steps to take when cyberbullying occurs. Also shares reasons as to why cyberbullying occurs.
Wizcase Comprehensive cyberbullying guide for parents.
facinghistory.org Combats misunderstanding and nurtures democracy through education programs.
Understanding Cyberbullying in College Tips, Tools & Solutions for Recognizing and Stopping Bullying on Social Media and Online
Clinical Trials on the Effects of Bullying Resource page provided by Policy Lab with information on bullying and information specifically for clinical research associated with bullying. A list of current bullying clinical trials offered by
ClinicalTrials.gov is provided.
CYBERSECURITY
It is important for everyone to remain Cyber Secure for themselves to protect their personal information as well as for the district to protect the district's information. Below are some resources collected on a variety of topics to help you understand the importance of Cybersecurity and how you can keep everyone secure and information protected.
The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety contains a short description on a variety of Cybersecurity topics
A few short videos on important topics are below
WHY CYBERSECURITY IS IMPORTANT
IDENTIFYING PHISHING
STRONG PASSWORDS
2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION