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Digital citizenship policy development guide

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The intent of this guide is not to ascribe policy, but rather to offer guidance to leaders as they strive to better meet student and organizational needs. The guide provides an overview of digital... More ≫

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The intent of this guide is not to ascribe policy, but rather to offer guidance to leaders as they strive to better meet student and organizational needs. The guide provides an overview of digital citizenship policies and practices. It draws from research and the practical experience of Alberta schools. The Purpose and Value of this Guide is: To assist school authorities in developing a digital citizenship plan and policies to address the needs of students. To provide guidance in policy development to help protect students working in open, collaborative, online environments.

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iPads, what are we learning? : summary report of provincial data gathering day, October 3, 2011

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Following Apple Inc.'s April 2010 introduction of the iPad, School Technology began to hear about these devices being used in Alberta classrooms - not in one and twos but in large numbers. As part... More ≫

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Following Apple Inc.'s April 2010 introduction of the iPad, School Technology began to hear about these devices being used in Alberta classrooms - not in one and twos but in large numbers. As part of the sector's continuing efforts to monitor emerging technologies in schools, school authorities implementing iPads were invited to send representatives to a one-day event to discuss the opportunities, emerging lessons learned and challenges presented by implementation of iPads into Alberta classrooms. This summary is not intended to promote or encourage any type of pedagogical or technological approach rather its intent is to reflect what was heard.

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