General Definition

Effectively use online communication tools

• Conventions (protocol…. things everyone knows)
• Correct formality and tone for the  intended audience
• Connecting with others
• Pedagogical use of communication tools

Examples 

• Chatting
• Posting
• Skype
• Email
• Video: youtube, Vine
• Games

The Lessons

• Kindergarten-Cycle 1
  • What is Skype? (Kindergarten- PC1)
  • Sending email (Cycle 1.1)
  • My Online Community (Cycle 1.2)
  • Skype dans la classe (en français – cycle 1)
• Cycle 2
  • Positive Online Communication
  • Conventions of E-mail writing
• Cycle 3
  • Being Cyber-Smart in a Digital World
  • Safe Navigation of Network Platforms
• Secondary Cycle 1
  • Gr. 7 – Respecting Yourself and Others Online
  • Gr. 7 – Behaving Ethically Online – Media Smarts
  • Gr. 8 – Social Media Lesson Plan
  • Privacy Policies & Terms of Agreements (Online Game)
• Secondary Cycle 2
  • Online Communication:  Using Voicethread, Blog, Twiducate
  • What Place Does Digital Media Have in Our Lives
  • How Can Websites Foster Community Online?
  • Girl’s Vs. Boy’s Posts