This presentation was created to outline the implementation of a digital citizenship curriculum at Smith Middle School in Glastonbury, CT.

1. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP @ SMS
Proposal for 2017-2018

2. WHY NOW?
➤ 1:1 iPad Initiative
➤ Leverage the investment to improve learning
outcomes
➤ Create responsible digital citizens
➤ Possible changes @ SMS in 2017-2018

3. STRATEGIC GOAL ALIGNMENT
GOAL 1: High Achievement
A. Integrate 21st century skills needed for high achievement across all subjects:
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Communication
• Independent and collaborative work
• Critical and creative thinking for inquiry and problem solving
• Evolving skills, knowledge, and literacies that support global citizenship
C. Provide learning conditions that develop social responsibility, ethical behavior, and a safe school
climate.
GOAL 2: Professional Support
A. Provide rigorous and systematic learning opportunities consistent with the district’s Mission and Beliefs.
B. Support staff in the development and implementation of standards-based curriculum in all disciplines.
GOAL 3: 21st Century Learning
A. Integrate a comprehensive digital system of instruction, assessment, communication, and
management.
B. Create instructional conditions that foster greater teamwork, collaboration, and extended learning
opportunities.
C. Support the academic, physical, social, emotional, and creative growth of every child in collaboration
with the community.
D. Review policies and regulations to ensure consistency and applicability with digital systems.

4. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
➤ 7th Grade Digital
Citizenship
➤ 1 Semester
➤ Every other day
➤ 7th Grade Digital
Citizenship
➤ 8th Grade Student
Help Desk Elective
➤ 1 Section per
Semester
➤ Every other day

5. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
➤ Think critically
➤ Behave safely
➤ Participate responsibly
➤ Common Sense Media Curriculum
➤ PDFs
➤ iBooks
➤ Nearpod
➤ Online Interactive Games
➤ Online Assessments
➤ iPad 101
➤ Digital Literacy

6. STUDENT HELP DESK
➤ Work along-side IT
department
➤ Learn how to assess problems
and determine the best
approach for solving them
➤ Provide valuable service to
students and staff @ SMS
➤ Community outreach program

7. SUPPORT FOR THE STAFF
➤ Supporting the integration of technology in the
classroom
➤ 1 or 2 periods a day
➤ Planning
➤ Co-teaching
➤ Organizing and facilitating PD