Digital COntext
These technologies are truly a gift to humanity and we must endeavour to ensure that the benefits they offer are put at the service of all human individuals and communities, especially those who are most disadvantaged and vulnerable
(Message for the 43rd World Communications Day, 2009).
Christ The King is responding to the ever-changing digital landscape within our community. In this sense we truly recognise our mission to engage students in the critical, creative, and responsible use of digital tools and become morally responsible digital citizens.
We recognise that the definitions of “community” have changed to include not just a physical sense of community but also connections between people in digital communities. As our community grows in this area we have responded by seeking to create and reach out to our digital communities and thus share not only students learning but also share elements and experiences from the religious life of the school in rich and relevant ways and connect with individuals and communities in a global context.
We respond in the following ways;
Engaging our community where they are and moving forward with them as the digital landscape evolves in our community by providing the tools and the education to access the digital communities
Ensuring our students are responsible digital citizens and understand the implications of the global digital society.
We recognise that the definitions of “community” have changed to include not just a physical sense of community but also connections between people in digital communities. As our community grows in this area we have responded by seeking to create and reach out to our digital communities and thus share not only students learning but also share elements and experiences from the religious life of the school in rich and relevant ways and connect with individuals and communities in a global context.
We respond in the following ways;
Engaging our community where they are and moving forward with them as the digital landscape evolves in our community by providing the tools and the education to access the digital communities
- Data projectors in each classroom which allow modelling and guiding of practices online
- Providing hands-on training and assistance to parents in understanding digital technologies and environments such as the Parent Portal
- Digital communities set up such as school Facebook pages and Twitter accounts administrated and moderated by staff and parents, use of Class Dojo apps, Parent Portal and BCE Connect app to engage with our digital communities
- Students and teachers learn to use software and programs such as Bible Gateway and other online Bible tools to enhance students understanding
- Use of the LIFE LMS to create safe learning environments to engage in digital technologies in Religion
- Access to ten laptops in each classroom and 7 iPads in each classroom to ensure equitable access
Ensuring our students are responsible digital citizens and understand the implications of the global digital society.
- ICLT user policy completed by each student
- Timetabled ICT time with specialist teacher to ensure correct procedures are taught and followed as students learn to engage on digital platforms
- Students demonstrate learning by using digital technology