ACTIVITIES

The following activities are a brief overview of some suggested activities to try with your students. This list is by no means exhaustive, and to share your own success stories, please use the hashtag #diglit on Twitter, Tweet to the @bcdiglit Twitter account, or post your activities on the Public Forum.

Twitter in the Classroom S4, S5, T1, T2, T3, T4

Starting a classroom Twitter account provides opportunity to model and discuss digital etiquette and participation. Click here for some suggestions on getting started.

Paper Before Posting S1, S4, S5, T1, T3, T4

Using paper is a great way to begin exploring the social media world with students. It is a very safe and tangible medium that allows for safe and easy discussion. Like the internet, paper projects displayed on classroom walls or in the hallway are easy for other students, parents and the public to see. They can be used as a great conversation starter into the world of sharing through social media. Click here for some suggested ideas.

Coding

S1-6, T1-4

Teaching students how to write and interact with code has become easier than ever thanks to companies and apps that have created block coding and simple script sets to introduce both teachers and students to the language of computes. Click here for an introduction to coding resources.

Student Blogs S3, S4, S5, T1, T2, T3, T4

Individual student blogs encourages learners to share their thinking visibly with an authentic audience and to seek interactions with other interested individuals. Click here for more information.

Backchannels S1, S3, S4, S5,T1, T2, T3, T4

Backchannels provide an opportunity for all learners to have a voice in class discussions, activities, or any other learning experiences. Backchannels extend learner conversations beyond the constraints of class schedules. Click here for some suggested tools more information.

Creative Commons

S1-6, T1-5

Teaching students how to legally use and create digital resources online can be a challenging goal. By introducing learners to the language of creative commons licensing early, teachers can support the literacy of respecting individual rights in an online environment. Click here for a list of tools to find creative commons licensed materials.