Digital Citizenship: Stewarding Technology

“When you connect lessons to students' lived experiences, you make the learning real and impactful.” — Larry Hunt

In this episode of Teacher Edition podcast, Jenny discusses with experienced educator Larry Hunt the world of digital citizenship through a Biblical lens.  With a rich background in education and ministry, Larry shares his journey of contributing to  a comprehensive digital citizenship curriculum that spans from kindergarten through high school.  By integrating it into existing lessons and emphasizing detailed instructions for teachers of all proficiency levels, the Be CyberSmart! tool ensures lessons that are doable and practical for all educators.

 

Throughout their discussion, Jenny and Larry discuss:

• The critical decision to connect digital citizenship with students’ daily lives
• The extensive research and careful attention to creating age-appropriate lesions
• Strategies for teachers to incorporate these mini-lessons within their busy schedules

 

“One of our goals was to ensure these lessons were not only educational but also flexible and easy to integrate into the existing curriculum.” — Larry Hunt

In today’s world of evolving technology, educators are not only mentors but also examples as stewards. We have the power to guide students in navigating the online world safely and responsibly, while grounding them in strong, faith-based principles.  

Be sure to check out the Be CyberSmart! materials mentioned in this episode.  Every day in the classroom is YOUR day to impact and inspire through God's power and grace working in you. 

Go do what God has called you to do!

Resource Mentioned 

Be CyberSmart! through BJU Press http://www.cybersmart.org/

 

About Our Guest

Larry Hunt began his educational career teaching 5th and 6th grades before becoming principal for over twenty years. In 2005, he began teaching high school English, creative writing, journalism, and Bible and coached intramural basketball teams in South Carolina. He also served as an assistant men’s basketball coach for collegiate men from 2012 until 2015. He currently serves on the Ed Tech team at BJU Press.

 

Larry's impact extends beyond education to NASCAR fans through Auto Racing Outreach and previously with Unchanging Rock Ministries, focusing on gospel outreach in North Korea. As an ordained minister, he has been an interim pastor in Rhode Island and South Carolina and has officiated high school and college sports for over twenty-five years. Larry holds a BS in elementary education and an MS in educational leadership from BJU. He and his wife Melanie have two children.

 

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