Mrs. Barrett's Blog of Fun: July 2017

Resources

Slater, R. (2008, October 15). Digital Literacy Definition and Resources. Retrieved July 16, 2017, from http://www.library.illinois.edu/diglit/definition.html

Thierer, A. (2014, November 24). Family Online Safety Intitute. Retrieved July 16, 2017, from https://www.fosi.org/policy-research/what-do-we-mean-online-safety/

Games for the Kids

Websites that provide games for children about online safety.

*TIP*-Some websites require adobe flash player

http://www.kidscomjr.com/games/safety/safety.html

https://www.quia.com/hm/40647.html

https://www.att.com/Common/images/safety/game.html

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/cyber/

http://www.digizen.org/resources/digizen-game.aspx

http://www.cyberwise.org/digital-citizenship-games

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/media/game-0013-case-cyber-criminal

Let's have a Discussion!

Why do you like the internet?
What's you favorite thing to do on the internet?
Should you share personal information?
Should you let young children use the computer without teaching them online safety tips?
After reviewing the websites I provided and taking the quizzes do you feel better educated about digital literacy and online safety?

Leave your answers in the comment box!

For the Parents

I have provided different websites for you to look at to better understand digital literacy and online safety.

http://www.cyberwise.org/

http://www.themoreyouknow.com/topics/digital-literacy/

http://www.dare.org/internet-safety/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnazLBRDxARIsAECdauvVPg-aoASkZi3wsp-C1kciGGs_K1U_YhEHAHieLW_p6sh4COdaFvIaAqztEALw_wcB

https://www.kidpower.org/library/article/cyber-bullying/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnazLBRDxARIsAECdausUe2c4ZTz4xZzUNwjIrREfGBuVbS7_SHnQRCE7GSqNHh0ZVVYRG6AaAreUEALw_wcB

https://love146.org/action/online-safety/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnazLBRDxARIsAECdausqnH9m-xXn1CFZaOGAhFEy060Wb0dykWiGJJecKjSxx1sl9r65xTEaAuCkEALw_wcB

Please click on the links to make sure your child and also you as parents understand what it means to be safe online. If you have any questions please feel free too leave them in the comment section! GOOD LUCK:)

Quiz 1 is for younger children
http://www.safekids.com/quiz/

Quiz 2 is for teens
https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids-quiz/

Child Focus 'E-safety'

Child Focus E-safety video focuses on what a child should do if something pops up on the computer while they might be playing a game or working on the computer.

Online Safety

Timon and Pumbaa video is about how to not give out any information to people online that you do not know!

This website gives a good explanation about online safety. It provides the positive and negative aspects of having access to internet.
https://www.fosi.org/policy-research/what-do-we-mean-online-safety/

About Me

Mrs. Barrett

School
Graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood
Masters Degree in Early Childhood
Working on Specialists Degree in Early Childhood
Going on my 3rd year of teaching (1. Pre-K, 2. 1st, & 3. 1st)

Life
Going on 2 years of marriage
2 pets: Dog-Boomer & Cat-Kitty
I love shopping
I love watching TV
I love going to the movies
I love reading

What is Digital Literacy?

Digital Literacy

My definition: To understand how to use technology and use it to its advantage.

What is Digital Literacy?

The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information. ¹
The ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers. ²
A person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment... Literacy includes the ability to read and interpret media, to reproduce data and images through digital manipulation, and to evaluate and apply new knowledge gained from digital environments. ³

http://www.library.illinois.edu/diglit/definition.html

Videos explaining what digital literacy is.

https://youtu.be/ytWuiGXJxhE

https://youtu.be/xHPcPCq72f4