The use of digital devices is an integral part of the PWCS learning environment, so it's important for all members of the PWCS community to have an understanding of what digital citizenship means. Educators and the Information and Instructional Technology Department work together to support digital citizenship through well designed instructional activities and policies, both written and technical.
Educators are expected to model and share safe practices around the use of technology. Through repetition and intentional teaching of the behaviors of a digital citizen, students will better understand how technology can impact themselves, their community, and their world.
Instructionally, we support digital citizenship by:
In addition to instruction, our Information and Instructional Technology Department employs the following processes to support the safety and data privacy of students.