Forest+Hills+Elementary+School



== The Forest Hills Local School District from Cincinnati, Ohio is pleased to having an outstanding Elementary Team. This team consists of educators from several of the Elementary Schools within the Forest Hills School District. The team members are: == //Julie Thorp, 5th Grade Teacher, Sherwood Elementary// //Lisa Courtney, Elementary Math Specialist// //Marie Mehring, 3rd Grade, Ayer Elementary// //Linda Lagemann, 4th Grade Teacher, Wilson Elementary// //Lauren Wiethorn, 1st Grade Teacher, Ayer Elementary// //Annette Thomas, 3rd Grade Teacher, Maddux Elementary// //Ann Hambleton, 3rd Grade Teacher, Summit Elementary// **We are looking forward to a great year of professional growth!**

** OUR PLP TEAM JOURNEY: **
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= Action Research Project = =Project Focus: Instructional=

Grades: 1-6


= Abstract = ===As we enter the ever changing world of 21st century learning, we believe that it is essential for our students to have the tools necessary to be safe, effective, and respectful digital citizens. As a team we have researched and created a curriculum for grades 1-6 using the acronym, SMART: ===

 T raceable footprint
===At each grade level we have accumulated lessons and support material that will allow educators to empower their students with these essential tools. ===

= Problem or Issue = = Objectives = >>
 * == Problem/Question: ==
 * What do learners need to know at various ages in order to successfully use technological tools in a productive, respectful and safe manner?
 * == Essential Understanding: ==
 * //Students will understand that when using technology, they need to be safe, responsible and effective contributors.//
 * == Essential Questions: ==
 * What is digital citizenship?
 * Why is it important?
 * What is your digital footprint?
 * How can you create a digital footprint that reflects you in a positive way?

> == Students will know... == > > === Students will be able to.. ===
 * A digital footprint is the word used to describe the trail, or "footprints", that people leave online.
 * A digital footprint is everything we do online which should represent who we are, and what we stand for and we must have the knowledge that this representation will stick with us potentially forever.
 * The information you share is often public
 * How to share information, what to share, and with whom to share
 * Some sources/resources on the internet are not valid or legitimate
 * How to correctly document and use resources for learning
 * Difference between appropriate and inappropriate information
 * Students will be: SMART
 * **S**//afety first//
 * M//y creation or give credit//
 * A//wareness of accuracy//
 * R//espectful postings//
 * T//raceable footprints//
 * Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity
 * Respond appropriately to inappropriate information on the internet
 * Use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources
 * Determine whether a source is valid and reliable
 * Practice safe, legal and responsible use of information
 * Create, research and communicate with effective tools
 * Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences

= **Assessment** =

** Grades 1 - 3 **

 * ===** ﻿﻿[|Primary Pre Assessment Tool.docx] **===
 * ** [|Primary Post Assessment Tool.docx] **

**Grades 4 - 6**
= Implementation Plan = > As a committee, our future plans is to continue to share our Action Research with the FHSD in order to assist our curriculum department in the planning and implementation of a future Digital Citizenship Curriculum.
 * **[|Intermediate Pre Assessment Tool.docx]**
 * **[|Intermediate Post Assessment Tool.docx]**

> This is a link to a play entitled "Smart Little Red Riding Hood". It illustrates the ideas we want the children to walk away with at the end of this learning process. > > > = The following grade level lessons and resources are available for teachers to use throughout the course of an academic school year in order to implement Be SMART. These resources will be used to guide instruction, and may be tailored to meet the needs of students. = > > ** 1st Grade Lessons and Resources ** > > ** 2nd Grade Lessons and Resources ** > === 3rd Grade Lessons and Resources === > === 4th Grade Lessons and Resources === > === 5th Grade Lessons and Resources === > === 6th Grade Lessons and Resources ===
 * Little Red Riding Hood Play **

In addition to using the various resources at each grade level, the teachers are encouraged to use a visual representation with a hand for SMART (five fingers).

=** Evaluation and Results **=

=
To determine student growth throughout the course of the school year, each student will complete a primary or intermediate pre/post assessment. The pre-assessment will be used to determine their current understanding of Digital Citizenship based off of the SMART acronym. The results of the baseline data will be used by teachers to implement, and tailor, instruction in order to effectively teach the Digital Citizenship curriculum throughout the year.=====

In addition, the students will work individually, or within a group, to complete a culminating project showcasing what they have learned at each grade level. The students will have the opportunity to select a project idea from either the [|Primary Digital Citizenship Choice Board.docx] or i[|Intermediate Digital Citizenship Choice Board.docx]. The students will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrated understanding of the five components of the Digital Citizenship curriculum (SMART). Educators will be able to document evidence on the “Being a S.M.A.R.T. Digital Citizen” [|SMART Learning Checklist.docx].

Each year, the pre/post assessment, along with evidence of the culminating project will be placed in an individual “Digital Citizenship Portfolio”. At the end of 3rd and 6th grade, the students will use the assessments within their portfolios to complete a reflection highlighting their growth.

**Evaluation Tools:** [|Primary Digital Citizenship Choice Board.docx] [|Intermediate Digital Citizenship Choice Board.docx] [|SMART Learning Checklist.docx]

> = Artifacts and Documentation = > > =====[|ISTE Standards] .===== > [|Net Know How] > [|Netsmartz] > [|Video]s from Netsmart on assorted SMART topics. > Learn the Ropes This source has great resources and videos. > [|][|Netsmart]: > [|Who Will You Be?] > [|Cyber Smart] > [|9 Elements of Digital Citizenship] > [|Common Sense Media] > [|Teacher site for help in evaluating the accuracy of a website] > Digital Citizen Hub by Nick.com - > [|Digizen]. has three great videos about cyber bullying. They are from the point of view of the [|bully], the [|victim], the[| friend], the [|teacher], and the [|parent]. 5th or 6the grade) It also has question sheets to download for each of the characters. > [|Video] definition of digital citizenship by childnet. > [|Woogi World] > [|United Streaming] > SMARTBoard Tools > [|Gamquarium] > [|Brainpopjr] > [|Brainpop] > [|YouTube] > [|Save the Mountain Walrus] > [|PBS Kids] > [|Thinkuknow] > [|Virginia Depatment of Education] > [|Bellevue Public Schools] > [|Media Awareness Media] > [|Vimeo] > [|Wikimedia] > [|Pew Research Canter] > >