Applications of Digital Learning 10
Students will learn the essential fluencies of being a global digital citizen - using the guiding principles of leadership, ethics, altruistic service, environmental stewardship, global citizenship, digital citizenship and person responsibility.
The aim of the course is to improve students' understanding, attitude & behavior with respect to being a global digital citizen. A course that directly focuses on how students engage with digital media for the purpose of supporting their own learning. It is of particular importance that the ethical uses of information - copyright, privacy, plagiarism & digital citizenship are at the forefront throughout the teaching of this course.
Personal design choices require self-exploration and refinement of skills. Social, ethical and sustainability considerations impact design choices. Tools and technology have an impact on people's lives.
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives: Learning ultimately supports the well-being of self, family, community, land, spirits & ancestors. Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential & relational. Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one's actions. Learning involves generational roles & responsibilities. Learning recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge. Learning is embedded in memory, history & story. Learning involves patience & time.