NET Standard 4

4. 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. Teachers:

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

I think that it is important to understand and follow the use of digital information and technology. One must always be careful whenever they are looking for specific photographs on the internet, some people may have their photos copyrighted which would then prevent you from using them. Being aware of copyrighted material, intellectual property, and using correct documentation when doing research is very important; I learned that whenever we did our website project. We had to site and document any of the information and photographs we used that were not personally ours.

Related Assignments:

*Photostory

*Website

Future Goals:

While in the classroom I plan on educating my students on copyrighted laws and any other form of a technology rule. Kids and young adults should be aware of this information especially as they grow up because technology is making it’s way into classrooms all across the world and they need to know the facts. Technology is a wonderful tool and individuals just need to learn how to use it in the right way.