"Engagement in writing and other creative tasks and the benefits of collaboration mean these young people can produce very sophisticated creative works.The challenge is to foster learning in school that is similarly connected, equitable, social and participatory, leveraging networked technology for learning. (Eidman-Aadahl, 2014)" (Myths, Realities and Opportunities: What the Research Says about Digital Literacy pg 7)
My Shadow If you are looking for ways to teach students about their digital footprints, this is a great tool. It shows students what digital traces they are leaving behind depending on the devices they use and howthey use them. Click the link to the right
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PBS Kids Offers a variety of games, that can be useful teaching tools. Click the link to the right
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Common Sense Education Introduce students in grades 6–8 to Digital Compass™ by Common Sense Education. The award-winning game is an innovative way to give students the freedom to explore how decisions made in their digital lives can affect their relationships and futures. Click the link to the right
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Connected Camps Kids learn together online in live, hands-on, interactive programs run by expert online mentors. Kids can design, create, play, and code together in a small group setting, leading to fun and friendship. Click the link to the right
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TVO At TVO, we are proud to offer Ontarians free digital learning resources designed to unleash the potential in students from JK to grade 12. For some reason, the link here isn't working https://www.tvo.org/education-tools
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Google To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions. Be Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence. Interland game and resources Click the link to the right
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BrainPOP is here to help you and your curious learners stay informed and on-track with free access during school closures. Click the link to the right
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Media Smarts Educational computer games that introduce kids to key ideas in media and digital literacy. These games are a great way to start a conversation on media issues in the home or classroom, and you can play most of them right here on our website. Some of these games require obtaining a license. Click to the right
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Roblox is more than an online entertainment platform, it’s an educational tool where the opportunities for creativity and imagination are limitless. We offer free software and curriculum to teach students of all ages computer science, digital citizenship, entrepreneurship, and more. Click the link to the right
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Here are some games and resources that are good educational tools.
