Digital Learning Resources
RCS provides a number of digital resources to enhance our classroom learning opportunities. Follow us on social to see how RCS challenges both students and teachers to embrace digital learning: #RCSDLDay Challenge
Digital Citizenship
In order to prepare students for a world connected by technology, we must teach them skills to appropriately and responsibly utilize digital networks, resources, and media.
Digital Citizenship includes:
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Digital access
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Digital communication
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Digital safety and security
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Digital etiquette
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Digital rights and responsibilities
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Digital law
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Digital health and wellness
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Digital commerce
As identified by Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey in Digital Citizenship in Schools
Student Digital Learning Sources
See the links below for Cyber Citizenship games, videos, and discussion prompts:
Additional resources can be found on the following sites:
Rockingham County Schools is pleased to offer our eBook program on Overdrive. Our digital collection contains over 5700 titles available for checkout.
The web address for RCS’ digital library is http://rock.lib.overdrive.com.
Please see your school’s Media Specialist for login information.
Parents and students in grades 6 - 12 may access Canvas, our district Learning Management System, to receive daily announcements, assignments, class resources, and grades.
Canvas Parent-Student-Connections Instructions
Creating a Pairing Code (student perspective) Instructions
If you are experiencing issues with your district-issued Chromebook, you may refer to these Chromebook Troubleshooting Tips or contact the RCS Help Desk for assistance. Call 336.627.2700 or email helpdesk@rock.k12.nc.us.
Parent Digital Learning Sources
Are you looking for a new webtool? Do you want to create a cool presentation? Visit these Student Webtool Recommendations to learn more.
Rockingham County Schools is pleased to offer our eBook program on Overdrive. Our digital collection contains over 5700 titles available for checkout. The web address for RCS’ digital library is rock.lib.overdrive.com.
Please see your school’s Media Specialist for login information.
Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce that parent observer access is available for Canvas, our district Learning Management System. Students in grades 6 – 12 receive daily announcements, assignments, class resources, and grades through this online tool.
To register for a parent account and become an observer in your child’s courses, please contact your school.
If you or your child are experiencing issues with your district-issued Chromebook, you may refer to these Chromebook Troubleshooting Tips or contact the Media Coordinator at your child's school.
Rockingham County Schools is committed to providing a safe learning environment for your child. In effort to ensure that all students and parents understand the risks and safety precautions related to working in an online environment, we suggest using the resources provided by Common Sense Media to guide discussions with your child.
For more information regarding how your child is using technology at school, please visit Technology In the Classroom.
You may also want to review the RCS Technology Policy.
Teacher Digital Learning Sources
Please visit this symbaloo mix to find important sites for teachers.
Visit our Digital Teaching & Learning Resources site to find tools for digital teaching and learning.
CIPA Requests
In accordance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the Rockingham County School District employs internet content filtering software to block inappropriate content. Our ultimate concern is the safety of children.
If you feel that you have found a URL that is mishandled by our filter, please use this form to request that a website be blocked or unblocked.