I WAS BORN IN A BLACK AND WHITE WORLD

October: Cherokee Month of the Harvest Moon

“One day . . . or day one.” -- Anonymous

SEL #2 Social Awareness          Digital Learner #5 Creative Communicator

The great virtue in life is real courage that knows how to face facts and live beyond them.

                                                                                                      –D. H. Lawrence (1885 – 1930)

In Denver in the early 1950’s, middle-class homes had black and white televisions. Back east, some had color. We did not.

I was enthralled with cartoons, a favorite afternoon club of school children, and of course horses on any show. Made my day! I never thought in terms of watching in color, I lived in color. Times were different then with no cell phones, internet, or other digital wonders.

We had root-beer floats and bacon-cheese burgers on Saturday afternoons. What a difference now not being isolated by my neighborhood, as I was then. I have friends on video-conferencing, who show up in color, and connections with people I never would have met without digital literacy.  Everything I watch is in living color these days. I put them and technology on my gratitude lists.

Aloha love,

Carla

I am committed to being an effective member of the global digital community. Montana Cat Tales for Life-Long Learners publishes children’s picture books, for ages 4-8, on feelings and emotions, earth science, and social-emotional learning (SEL). These books work to help children understand themselves and their place in the world through animal characters and diverse human companions, and to find their Voice. They provide Learning-to-Learn Skills, sight-words, and phonics to enrich academic development.

I Have Digital Literary Skills: I can locate information. I can evaluate sources. I determine meaning from various digital sources that represent multiple perspectives.  I can express my ideas. I create digital content to express myself and voice my ideas. I can communicate with others. I safely and responsibly collaborate with and learn from others online, including those who think differently than I do. I can navigate technological ecosystems. I’m aware that my online actions influence my digital landscape, I leave a trail, and impact my privacy.   getdigitalskills.com  ISTE.org

Commitments of a Digital Citizen: I am inclusive. I engage with others online with respect and empathy. I am informed. I evaluate the accuracy, perspective, and validity of online information. I am engaged. I use technology for civic engagement and to be a force for good. I am balanced. I prioritize my time and activities online and offline. I am alert. I know how to be safe online and create safe spaces for others.    digcitcommit.org  ISTE.org    

The 5 SEL Competencies:  Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. CASEL.org

The 7 Competencies for Technology in Education: Empowered Learner: I use technology to set goals, work toward achieving them, and demonstrating my learning. Global Collaborator: I strive to broaden my perspective, understand others, and work effectively in teams using digital tools. Digital Citizen: I understand the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world. Creative Communicator: I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media. Knowledge Constructor: I critically select, evaluate, and synthesize digital resources into a collection that reflects my learning and builds my knowledge. Computational Thinker: I identify authentic problems, work with data, and use a step-by-step process to automate solutions. Innovative Designer: I solve problems by creating new and imaginative solutions using a variety of digital tools. ISTE.org  

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