Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week!

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Any person who uses devices and tools to engage in a digital space is considered a digital citizen, including parents. Digital Citizenship Week promotes the safe, responsible, and balanced use of these tools and devices.

The International Society for Technology in Education recognizes that students should be digital citizens. This means “students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.”

Read more about Digital Citizenship Week in the ACPS Express!

Families can participate in Digital Citizenship Week at home by taking the pledge to participate in #DeviceFreeDinner. Parents can also register to receive tips and ratings from Common Sense Media’s blog. Watch the ACPS Facebook page throughout the week for more tips for parents.

Family and Community Resources

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The links below provide resources for ACPS families and the community.

Family and Community Resources

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The links below provide resources for ACPS families and the community.

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The links below provide resources for ACPS students. For questions regarding resources, contact your school’s Technology Integration Specialist.

Digital Toolkit for Students and Parents

Student Helpdesk

Blended Learning Camp 2016 Highlights!

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“Blended Learning Camp gave me a head start in considering how my students could use technology in practical ways that will help them beyond the classroom. I am looking forward to using some of the programs that I learned about, especially WeVideo and Google Apps, to craft a collaborative environment that will improve my students’ content knowledge, English, and academic skills.” – Alison Walter, Francis C. Hammond Middle School

“Blended Learning Camp was awesome! Being able to choose the sessions that most benefited us allowed us to really take ownership of ourlearning. I plan to use many of the ideas within my classroom and hope ACPS decides to do it again!” – ReNia Joyner, James K. Polk Elementary

Welcome!

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Welcome to the Alexandria City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Site. In ACPS, we believe that the thinking, not the thing is most important when utilizing technology for learning. Please take a look at our site to learn more about our programs for students, resources for families, and opportunities for teachers. Our Spotlight on Learning page showcases programs in action in our schools!

Common Sense Media

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In ACPS, we promote efforts to enable students to be healthy and ready to learn. This includes safe, ethical, and respectful behaviors when interacting with peers and adults in digital environments. We aim for all students to understand the rights, roles, and responsibilities of being digital citizens.

ACPS is proud to be a Common Sense Education Certified Digital Citizenship District! Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization that provides support for students, families, and schools to promote safe and responsible use of media. Use the link below to explore their resources, including ratings and reviews.

ACPS and Blended Learning

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ACPS defines blended learning as the deliberate connection of educational technology with face-to-face instruction to enhance and personalize a deep and meaningful curriculum. This year, administrators, technology integration specialists, and teachers will participate in blended learning cohorts to build and define the ACPS Blended Learning Model! This is an exciting opportunity for our division, as blended learning support the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan. To kick off the year, ACPS held the first annual Blended Learning Camp in August!