Standard IV
Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility
Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility
- 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.
- Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
- Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
- Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools.
PERSONAL REFLECTION
An important step in modeling technology literacy is modeling appropriate and responsible use of the tools. Privacy concerns, respect for individual cultural differences as well as basic internet etiquette are lesson topics that should be considered when formulating a lesson plan. Technology does not eliminate diversity, but rather it encourages a greater recognition of the importance of differences in opinions and preferences.
An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) can help establish proper digital citizenship and etiquette in the information age in which we live. USM has a general AUP in place for students, but they are also needed in the classroom, workplace and even the home setting. Some might argue that imposing any restrictions on internet usage fringes on violating freedom of speech. The rights that we are afforded here in the U.S. aren't necessarily shared around the world. Students need to see the way they fit into the global community and how to be responsible members as they participate internet activities.
For this standard, I chose to include the forum found on my weather lesson website assignment page, my own IT 645 blog page and my Scoop.it project. All three items give viewers an opportunity to post thoughts and make suggestions in a collaborative manner. Note: Scroll to the bottom of the assignment page in my weather lesson website to view the student forum questions.
An important step in modeling technology literacy is modeling appropriate and responsible use of the tools. Privacy concerns, respect for individual cultural differences as well as basic internet etiquette are lesson topics that should be considered when formulating a lesson plan. Technology does not eliminate diversity, but rather it encourages a greater recognition of the importance of differences in opinions and preferences.
An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) can help establish proper digital citizenship and etiquette in the information age in which we live. USM has a general AUP in place for students, but they are also needed in the classroom, workplace and even the home setting. Some might argue that imposing any restrictions on internet usage fringes on violating freedom of speech. The rights that we are afforded here in the U.S. aren't necessarily shared around the world. Students need to see the way they fit into the global community and how to be responsible members as they participate internet activities.
For this standard, I chose to include the forum found on my weather lesson website assignment page, my own IT 645 blog page and my Scoop.it project. All three items give viewers an opportunity to post thoughts and make suggestions in a collaborative manner. Note: Scroll to the bottom of the assignment page in my weather lesson website to view the student forum questions.
ARTIFACTS
FUTURE LEARNING GOALS
Based on the AUP in place for USM students, one of my future goals is to create a department AUP encompassing the technology we have on hand for demonstration purposes. We currently have one for our Samsung Tablets, but not all faculty members are using them. CISE students tend to utilize personal portable devices while accessing the wireless network here on campus. I am interested in attending training sessions that cover digital citizenship and currently serve on the Technology & Training Committee as a member of the Staff Council. I look forward to learning about new ideas and the possibilities for even more collaboration.