Digital Citizenship Week and Digital Well-Being in the Arctic

Presented by Amy Eakin, Director of Technology, Northwest Arctic Borough School District (AK); and Sue Thotz, Director of Education Outreach, Common Sense Education
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education

Sponsored by Common Sense Education

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Join us for an inspiring edWebinar as we celebrate 11 years of Digital Citizenship Week with an exclusive presentation by Amy Eakin, the Director of Technology for the Northwest Arctic Borough School District in Alaska. Amy shares her invaluable insights on how to foster a thriving digital citizenship community among students, staff, and families throughout the week.

During this session, viewers learn about:

• Embracing cultural diversity through spirit days: Discover innovative ways to celebrate the unique culture and region of your school community during Digital Citizenship Week.
• Effective communication strategies: Learn about communication plans and messaging strategies that can be implemented across your entire school district. Explore the different roles that staff members can play in actively participating and promoting digital citizenship awareness.
• Cultivating community buy-in: Explore strategies to gain community buy-in and support, and recognize participation from individuals and schools. Discover how to make digital citizenship a collective effort.

As an added bonus, Sue Thotz, Director of Education Outreach at Common Sense Education, shares Digital Citizenship Week calendars full of short lesson activities and family outreach ideas. Viewers leave equipped with practical tools and fresh perspectives for cultivating a whole-community approach to digital citizenship.

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, and school leaders.

About the Presenters

Amy Eakin is the Director of Technology for the Northwest Arctic Borough School District. Amy previously taught math, science, and technology in Noorvik Aqqaluk School and Kotzebue Middle High School. She is a certified Apple technician and Apple teacher. Amy was recently awarded the ISTE Digital Citizenship PLN Award for 2019 and firmly believes that children should be empowered through education and technology. She is motivated by continually learning and spending time with her family.

Sue Thotz is the Director of Outreach for Common Sense Education and Co-founder of Equity in Action CA. In 2011, Sue began working for Common Sense by providing support and training for educators and administrators on issues of digital culture and wellness. As a co-founder of Equity in Action CA, she has facilitated conferences that emphasize the importance of identity and belonging and strive to amplify marginalized voices in the education technology space. Sue is the winner of the 2023 CUE Making IT Happen Award. Prior to Common Sense, Sue was a researcher and educator. Sue holds a master’s degree in public health and an undergraduate degree in zoology and chemistry.

About the Moderator

As Sr. Regional Manager for Common Sense Education, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions, participants know they’ll leave with concrete strategies from the field, including how to build a positive school culture, how to use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations, and family engagement implementation ideas.

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