3. Our role
• promote eLearning in schools
• help and support teachers in the use of
eLearning and ICT across the Curriculum
• deliver teacher training
• involved in the use of tablets in schools
6. Digital
Learning
• iLearn platform
• Accessed by pupils and parents
• Teachers upload work for pupils to access –
presentations, notes, worksheets, links
• Pupils have access to eBooks and additional
resources
7. Type in the URL: ilearn.edu.mt
Accessing iLearn
12. Digital Learning
● Motivated to learn more
● Immediate access to information
● Problem-solving and game-based learning
● Reading eBooks, journals, magazines (choice & availability)
● Tools available make Project Based Learning easier especially for collaboration
● Digital tools help students to be more creative
● Enhanced presentation skills
14. Remember!
❖ Charge your tablet!
❖ Keep your tablet in
a proper case not in
a plastic folder!
❖ Don’t forget your
tablet at home or at
school!
15. Important Considerations
• Internet sites suggested by teachers and online HW are as relevant as
traditional HW
• Writing can also be digital (eg: writing a composition on a tablet)
• Tablet is not going to replace pen and paper work
16. ……. Important Considerations
• Syllabus will remain the same but
delivered in different ways
• Use of tablets encourages lifelong learning
17. Tablets ...
An important tool for teaching and learning ….
Collaboration
Communication
Critical Thinking
Creativity
Citizenship (digital)
Character Education
18. Collaboration
Children can use technology and media to work in
teams and collaborate in learning.
They can collaborate with others to construct and
create resources, knowledge and learning.
19. Communication ….
Communicating through a variety of digital devices
(tablets, smartphones & applications).
Choosing responsibly the types of communication
according to the assigned task.
Sharing knowledge, content and resources.
The ability to engage with online learning
communities effectively.
20. Critical Thinking
Using various tools to explore ideas, theories,
relationships and procedures.
Using digital tools to reflect and evaluate own
learning.
Being confident in using multiple eLearning
management systems and platforms.
21. Creativity
Digital tools are enabling users to increase artistic expression in ways that may have
never before existed.
The impact of tablets give the users the opportunity to express creatively their ideas
and concepts through unconventional media.
23. Citizenship (digital)
Protect private information for themselves and others
Respect themselves and others in online communities
Stay safe online by listening to their gut feelings
Stand up to cyberbullying when they see it happening
Balance the time they spend using media and doing other activities
24. Internet Safety
Digital footprint
Anything you put online such as pictures, videos and comments
are recorded and may be accessed from anyone anywhere and
will remain available forever.
What you put online can affect your reputation in the present
and future.
As parents we need to guide children by being involved
ourselves and aware of their online activities .
25. Cyberbullying
Behaviour which intentionally hurts, irritates or humiliates others on the
internet such as using email or text messages.
Actions:
Printscreen of chat messages, inappropriate material etc...as proof
Speak up with a trustful adult
Report abuse to www.besmartonline.org.mt
www.childwebalert.gov.mt
Video: 5 Ways to Stop Cyberbullies
www.commonsensemedia.org
Traditional methods may be boring (less motivating) than digital learning.
Digital tools, like tablets, give immediate access to information. So students don’t have to go to the library or buy books to access information.
Games encourage motivation, fun and problem-solving skills.
Reading ebooks may be more fun due to their interactivity as opposed to paper books.
In traditional learning, it is more difficult to work on projects especially on a collaborative basis
Digital tools help students be more creative, such as different apps
Digital presentations help the speaker capture the audience attention.
Trustworthiness - Build a good reputation.
Respect - Be tolerant and accept differences. Use good manners and language. Be considerate of others’ feelings.
Responsibility - Do what you are supposed to do. Think before you act. Consider the consequences. Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes.
Fairness - Take turns and share. Be open-minded. Listen to others. Don’t take advantage of others. Treat all people fairly.
Caring - Express gratitude. Offer a helping hand.
Children need to be prepared to face online risks - education is the best tool.
Good communication between children and parents is important.
Children need to know that the age of users that use social media is 13 years onwards because American Law states prohibit social websites from collecting information from children under 13 years old. It is important that children do not lie about their age when creating profiles as for example if they state that they are 18yrs, the websites and the users will treat them as adults.
Be careful what to upload and share as this may effect your reputation. Many employers search for your profile before the interview.
get to know about the settings of the social network sites.
Do not allow your kids to use your account to access social media and make sure to log out when you’re ready. never access your accounts from the students’ tablets.
Online games can be considered as social media as children can communicate and play with any person around the world. This might be risky as children can communicate with unknown persons. Some games let you use microphones and webcams. Get to know what type of games the students are playing and try to spend some time playing with them to understand the interaction of the games.
Limit online socializing. Because there is more risk for bullying on sites where kids can openly communicate, avoid open and free chat sites and look for those that offer prescripted or prescreened chat options, like Webkinz or Club Penguin.
Explain the basics of good behavior online. Remind your kids that being mean, lying, or telling secrets hurts — both online and offline. And remember to praise your child when you see good behavior.
Remind your kids not to share passwords with their friends. A common form of cyberbullying is when kids share passwords, log on to another child’s account, and pretend to be that person. Kids can protect themselves by learning that passwords are strictly private, and they should be shared only with their parents.
Make sure they talk to someone (even if it’s not you). A child should tell a parent, teacher, or trusted adult if he or she is being bullied online. Tell your child that this isn’t tattling, it’s standing up for him- or herself.
Advise them on how to handle cyberbullying. Even though they might be tempted to, your child should never retaliate against a cyberbully. They can stop the cycle by not responding to the bully. Also remind them to save the evidence rather than delete it.
Establish consequences for bullying behavior. If your child is mean to or humiliates another child, consider taking phone and computer privileges away and discuss what it means to be respectful to others.
Reference: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/cyberbullying-toolkit
Monitor - age appropriate content and as parents try to involve themselves in what the children are seeing.
These are just examples. Don’t specify apps to be used. Encourage parents to browse through the stores, read reviews and choose appropriate one for the family. Remind parents that new apps are always being launched and current apps may not be available in the future.
Screen time = The mobile nature of tablets mean they can be held closer than you would interact with say a PC. Screens on the tablets also are high gloss which can contribute towards eyestrain. Solution - Setting House rules or installing app if you feel your children are spending too much time on device. Limiting screen time enables students to socialize and engage in other non-tech activities eg. outdoor activities. Set an example - parents should lead by example.
Posture - Take posture breaks every 20-30 minutes.
Sit in an upright position taking care of your neck and back.