Common Sense Media

Information About Common Sense Media:

In the Glynn County School District, students access a wide variety of technology tools to enhance their learning. In the 21st century classroom, the internet serves as an unparalleled resource for information, avenue for communication, and context for skill practice. With these opportunities also comes responsibility. While at school, we have web filters in place to block inappropriate websites accessed on school equipment, there is no replacement for teaching safe internet habits. As students move up the grades, the district has programs in place to teach internet safety in a developmentally appropriate way. 

Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship curriculum is taught in libraries and classrooms here at Altama Elementary. Students practice safe and responsible technology use within these frameworks below.

• Internet Safety
• Privacy & Security
• Relationships & Communication
• Cyberbullying & Digital Drama
• Digital Footprints & Reputation
• Self-Image & Identity
• Information Literacy
• Creative Credit & Copyright

Families can use Common Sense Media's Family Toolbox within the Connecting Families site to engage families in discussions around online safety and security.

NetSmartz www.netsmartz.org is a nationally recognized internet safety program that provides the school district with curriculum materials used to teach about internet safety. Three important themes in NetSmartz are

• Online Predators
• Revealing Too Much Information and
• Cyberbullying

NetSmartz offers age-appropriate materials, including videos, games, and activities, which discuss these themes in an engaging and effective way.