Auburn Union School District - Information Technology Services (ITS)

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Information Technology Services (ITS)

Serving the Technology Needs of AUSD Students and Staff

Effective technology integration enhances the learning process and impacts academic achievement. It also promotes higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills and prepares students for the workforce. The AUSD Technology Department provides high-quality instructional and informational technology-based services, supporting students and staff in teaching and learning.

Internet Safety for Elementary Students (K-4)

Netsmartz Kids

http://www.netsmartzkids.org/ Netsmartz teaches students about Internet safety through songs, characters & interactive games.

Disney's Surfswell Island http://home.disney.com.au/activities/surfswellisland/ is an interactive island where students learn about internet safety with Disney characters. Students go on an Indiana Jones type adventure with Mickey Mouse and friends around Surfswell Island to learn internet safety.

Privacy Playground 1st Adventure of the Three Cyber Pigs http://mediasmarts.ca/game/privacy-playground-first-adventure-three-cyberpigs

Privacy Playground 2nd Adventure of the Three Cyber Pigs http://mediasmarts.ca/game/cybersense-and-nonsense-second-adventure-three-cyberpigs

Internet Safety for Elementary Students (5-8)

CYPER-CAFE-BASE

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/cybercafe/Cyber-Cafe-Base/ a virtual environment where students can practice their online safety smarts. In the cafe, students help virtual kids make good choices when using email, texting, instant messaging, web browsing, creating an online personal space, and chatting in a chat room.

WELCOME TO THE WEB

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/start.htm
An interactive site that teaches students about the Internet through challenges and activities. Students learn basic concept of the Internet, navigating and visiting websites, staying safe online, all about browsers, copyright, and how to search.

CYBER-CAFE-BASE

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/cybercafe/Cyber-Cafe-Base/ is a virtual environment where students can practice their online safety smarts. In the cafe, students will help virtual kids make good choices when using email, texting, instant messaging, web browsing, creating an online personal space, and chatting in a chat room. Students are guided through a variety of scenarios where they must help the virtual kids make the right decisions about using the Internet.