Standard IV
Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools
a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools
Reflection
As technology advances it brings with it new challenges of responsible use. Students wake up every day with a new way to communicate with others and this means that they need to be aware of how to appropriately engage. The teacher should serve as a model for students on how to properly employ the myriad digital tools available to them. Students today may not understand the idea behind copyright and intellectual property because there is so much information easily accessible on the Internet. In addition to teaching students how to properly conduct themselves in a digital world, teachers must take into consideration all of the different types of learners that they are responsible for. All students deserve equitable access to digital tools and educational opportunities.
Artifact 1: A class blog is an ideal way for a teacher model digital etiquette for students. With a blog, teachers as well as students can post their ideas and receive feedback. Teachers can monitor these interactions to ensure that they remain appropriate and safe. I created a blog in order to post course reflections which my peers would comment on. There were times when I did not agree with someone's assertions and I had to respectfully share my thoughts on the matter. This exercise taught me that there is a way to disagree yet remain cordial. I realized that many students today do not have the tools to receive critiques without feeling attacked. A blog would provide many opportunities for students to practice effective digital communication.
Artifact 2: In today's classroom, students come from a variety of backgrounds. Some students are not fortunate enough to have adequate technology access outside of the classroom. Teachers need to address this issue by providing students with every opportunity possible to take advantage of what technology has to offer. One digital tool that I find to be easily accessed outside of the classroom is the podcast. Podcasts can be downloaded to every type of device, including inexpensive mp3 players. Most students today have mobile devices which provide the perfect medium for podcasts. There is no need to own a computer to listen to a podcast, in fact, the teacher can even burn them to different types of media such as CDs. The podcast is a versatile digital tool that has many implications in the 21st century classroom because it is learner-centered. Students can listen to podcasts on their own time and in their own way. Podcasts can be paused and rewound and listened to as many times as the student would like. For this artifact I chose a podcast that I recorded showing the commonalities of the French and English languages.
Artifact 3: Standard IV addresses the importance of learner-centered strategies. For this artifact I chose a webquest that I created on cyberbullying. Webquests are in a sense Internet-based research projects. Webquests provide the student with the opportunity to explore an issue while developing critical thinking skills. Teachers create webquests in order for students to work out problems on their own. In addition to being learner-centered, webquests are a great tool to teach students responsible research practices. Teachers provide students with all of the resources they need to complete a webquest, so they are aware of what reliable sources look like. Since the teacher has pre-selected the resources to be used, the student spends time using information instead of looking for it.
Artifact 1: A class blog is an ideal way for a teacher model digital etiquette for students. With a blog, teachers as well as students can post their ideas and receive feedback. Teachers can monitor these interactions to ensure that they remain appropriate and safe. I created a blog in order to post course reflections which my peers would comment on. There were times when I did not agree with someone's assertions and I had to respectfully share my thoughts on the matter. This exercise taught me that there is a way to disagree yet remain cordial. I realized that many students today do not have the tools to receive critiques without feeling attacked. A blog would provide many opportunities for students to practice effective digital communication.
Artifact 2: In today's classroom, students come from a variety of backgrounds. Some students are not fortunate enough to have adequate technology access outside of the classroom. Teachers need to address this issue by providing students with every opportunity possible to take advantage of what technology has to offer. One digital tool that I find to be easily accessed outside of the classroom is the podcast. Podcasts can be downloaded to every type of device, including inexpensive mp3 players. Most students today have mobile devices which provide the perfect medium for podcasts. There is no need to own a computer to listen to a podcast, in fact, the teacher can even burn them to different types of media such as CDs. The podcast is a versatile digital tool that has many implications in the 21st century classroom because it is learner-centered. Students can listen to podcasts on their own time and in their own way. Podcasts can be paused and rewound and listened to as many times as the student would like. For this artifact I chose a podcast that I recorded showing the commonalities of the French and English languages.
Artifact 3: Standard IV addresses the importance of learner-centered strategies. For this artifact I chose a webquest that I created on cyberbullying. Webquests are in a sense Internet-based research projects. Webquests provide the student with the opportunity to explore an issue while developing critical thinking skills. Teachers create webquests in order for students to work out problems on their own. In addition to being learner-centered, webquests are a great tool to teach students responsible research practices. Teachers provide students with all of the resources they need to complete a webquest, so they are aware of what reliable sources look like. Since the teacher has pre-selected the resources to be used, the student spends time using information instead of looking for it.
Future learning goals
It is easy for a teacher to overlook the importance of teaching students how to be responsible digital citizens. I know that I get so caught up in what I am teaching, I neglect the fact that it is my duty to inform students on how to correctly make use of the Internet and digital tools. It is very easy for students to misuse the Internet and never be educated on what they have done wrong. From this point on, I will make sure that each time I incorporate a technology, I will teach the students how to appropriately use it. One of the best ways to do this is to model responsible use.
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