Project Lead Implementation Instructions
- Create an account on Common Sense Education
- Create a project team. The project team should consist of the media specialist, the computer teacher, 1-3 teachers, and a member of the leadership team. Have all members of the team create an account on Common Sense Media.
- Write the school's digital citizenship vision. You may use the one provided on the website, revise the vision, or create a new vision. The final digital citizenship vision must be approved by the principal.
- Create an implementation plan for instruction. Refer to the Common Sense Landing Page for Requirements
- Teachers of the school need to participate in a PD on digital citizenship and digital teaching. A specific plan is located on the Professional Development tab. Also, your ETS can provide this training. Nearpod Professional Development. Another PD resource can be found here. Be sure to select the grade level you teach. A certificate will be printed at the end of the session. There are also webinar opportunities.
- One or more educators must lead digital instruction using Common Sense resources on at least TWO full grade levels. Schools have 2 options for student instruction: Be sure to create artifacts from provided instruction.
- On two grade levels, teach five lessons/modules/storylines/or two Digital Bytes,
- OR on three grade levels, teach three lessons/modules/storylines/or one Digital Byte. (Recommended)
- Engage parents by adding necessary information on the school website. (see Parent Resources tab) Add the link to Parent Concerns Menu Page. Add blog widgets to your site. Link to Digital Glossary. Copy of items to be placed on school websites.
- Meet with ETS to review implementation plan and application details.
- Complete the CommonSense Media RoadMap
- SUBMIT Application