Another Digital Citizenship Week is in the books! This celebration, which takes place annually every third week in October, is timely considering that classrooms are well underway with routines set. While the week itself is a good reminder to make sure that expectations around use of digital devices are clear, we know it is never just about the devices \u2026 true digital citizenship lies within the people who are using such devices. So to that end, these habits of mind deserve much more than just a week; they need to be reinforced all year long. As our responsibilities grow and compile with more access to online sites, social media, and apps, our skill sets and mindsets need to continue to develop and mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But don\u2019t fear — there are many ways to continue the conversation! Debuting in theaters today is Ron\u2019s Gone Wrong<\/em><\/a>, an animated comedy adventure from 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation. The movie illustrates the wonderful messiness of friendship as a socially awkward middle-schooler, Barney, grapples with his walking, talking, digitally-connected device, Ron. Ron is supposed to be his \u201cBest Friend out of the Box,\u201d yet despite being a clever robot, they both learn how friendship is a two-way street. Set in a more advanced digital world, the story arc underscores that sometimes you have to disconnect to make a true connection. Plus it emphasizes that technology isn\u2019t good or bad, but it\u2019s how you use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine a device that is the fastest, most advanced, complex piece of technology in the world, But what if it wasn\u2019t just a device? What if it was your new best friend?<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n