High Contrast MENU Find it Fast Home Programs Digital Citizenship (Common Sense Education©) Common Sense Education Curriculum Digital Citizenship Overview Gilbert Public Schools is committed to providing Digital Citizenship education, resources, and support to the students, staff, and families of Gilbert Public Schools. Our Mission: GPS students and staff will become responsible digital citizens who know how to harness the learning potential of digital media in a 24/7 connected world and will be able to experience digital learning in a safe, monitored environment, learn to use online tools safely, effectively, ethically, and respectfully. What is digital citizenship? Learn what it is and why it matters. All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Our award-winning K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum: - Addresses top concerns for schools. - Prepares students with critical 21st-century skills. - Supports educators with training and recognition. - Engages the whole community through family outreach. About Common Sense© Education Curriculum Common Sense Media© is the nation’s leading independent non-profit organization dedicated to empowering kids to thrive in a world of media and technology. Since the 2015–16 school year, Gilbert Public Schools has been providing digital citizenship curriculum to our schools, grades K–12, via the Common Sense Media platform. Common Sense Media curriculum and lessons have since been updated to take on timely topics that students are experiencing in the online environment and accommodate online delivery via GSuite and Google Classroom. This integration will allow our teachers to have the option of using different methods of delivery from traditional handouts to online access. During the 2019–20 school year Technology Services partnered with the GPS Student Support and Prevention team to provide additional support, training, and leadership. Counselors, Social Workers, and Technology Integration Educators are a part of providing digital citizenship assistance to GPS Classroom Teachers, Librarians, and Campus Administrators K–12. Common Sense School Recognition What is a Common Sense School? Common Sense Schools are committed to deep implementation of the Common Sense Digital Citizenship Curriculum. Earning the Common Sense School badge is a symbol of a school's dedication to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. Look for this Common Sense School recognition badge on school websites that have earned this recognition in our district. Common Sense Media© Online Resources Digital Citizenship Week Information Common Sense Newsletters - Subscribe Common Sense Selections for Learning - best-in-class media resources and tools that facilitate great learning experiences for students and educators. Common Sense Media© Curriculum & Lessons Smart Screen Time Tips (Video) Homework & Learning with Technology Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying and Other Mean Online Behavior (pdf) Social Media & Devices Resources in Spanish Media Balance & Well-Being Online Privacy & Safety Cyberbullying Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense. Tech Balance tips for parents of 3-to-8-year-olds: Last Modified on September 20, 2021 Visit Us 140 South Gilbert Road Gilbert , AZ 85296 Get Directions Contact Us Phone: 480-497-3300 Email Us Stay Connected Non-Discrimination Policies & Website Accessibility Contact Us Employment Site Map Back to Top © Gilbert Public Schools District. All rights reserved. | Mesa & Gilbert, Arizona | A+ School of Excellence is a trademark or service mark of the Arizona Educational Foundation and is used by permission. Questions or Feedback?Terms of UseBlackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.