Arlington Public School's website of resources, professional learning, and support for building the next generation of engaged, knowledgeable, and responsible digital citizens. Topics include digital learning with purpose, AI learning hub, digital citizenship and wellness, digital resource life cycle, digital learing integration standards of learning, and virtual course options.
Type of Material:
Collection
Recommended Uses:
Focus on each topic: read ahead of time and discuss in class, then do sample activity as assignment.
Technical Requirements:
Works on Windows browsers
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Users will
explore digital wellness
utilize technology in a healthy environment
learn and determine how to use the APS’s Pillar of Learning Connection
Target Student Population:
Grade School, Middle School, High School, Professional, Parents
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic ICT literacy; teachers should know how to instruct
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The various topics include specific content, some of which applies to the school district although others could adopt their practices. Concepts are introduced and include some practices. Material is created by educators so it is accurate and current. THe AI digital learning hub is particularly well developed with a dozen modules. Materials can be used flexibly in several situations. Links work and are appropriately atttributed.
Concerns:
Depth of detail varies among the topics. For instance, the site provides information on digital wellness but offers few resources.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objectives are clear and draw from ICT literacy standards. The topics relate to each other but do not build upon each other. The AI learning hub has information that can be easily transformed into assignments. Materials are applicable to ICT literacy, academic life, and daily life.
Concerns:
Depth of coverage and application varies among topics.
While informative, Most of the material is not targeted for use with students.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The layout is clean, relatively consistent, and professional looking. It is easy to navigate independently; little technical skill is needed. A help feature is available too. The website is largely ADA-compliant.
Concerns:
The website is not very interactive, although it does have several links to other resources.
Creative Commons:
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