Digital Technology Philosophy:
As an educator, I believe that it is my roll to create a secure, caring and stimulating atmosphere for my students within the classroom. Through lecture and instruction, I hope to serve as a guide for my students, providing a means to access information rather than serving as the source. I have chosen to help my students gain knowledge through authentic instruction. Authentic instruction is real-world oriented, is founded in student interest, and gives students ownership of their learning. It uses a hands-on approach to create a classroom that is learner centered and applicable to a variety of learning styles. Through authentic instruction, I serve as coach, a resource or a facilitator for my students rather than just an expert source.
Digital technology is not required to provide authentic instruction, however it makes experiential learning opportunities more readily available. Thus, technology is a valuable tool that is often utilized in my classroom. The possibilities for digital technology use in the classroom are as endless as they are exciting. However, digital technology must be used wisely and responsibly to be effective. In order to use this tool as an appropriate aid, I have made a commitment to uphold the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology.
It is of vital importance that I and my students make a commitment to consider the ethical use of technology in teaching and learning. Just as with any tool, digital technology can be harmful if not used correctly. Misuse can lead to compromised academic integrity, exposure of student data, violation of individual privacy, harassment, vandalism and a myriad of other serious consequences.
Digital technology is not required to provide authentic instruction, however it makes experiential learning opportunities more readily available. Thus, technology is a valuable tool that is often utilized in my classroom. The possibilities for digital technology use in the classroom are as endless as they are exciting. However, digital technology must be used wisely and responsibly to be effective. In order to use this tool as an appropriate aid, I have made a commitment to uphold the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology.
It is of vital importance that I and my students make a commitment to consider the ethical use of technology in teaching and learning. Just as with any tool, digital technology can be harmful if not used correctly. Misuse can lead to compromised academic integrity, exposure of student data, violation of individual privacy, harassment, vandalism and a myriad of other serious consequences.
Classroom Digital Technology Guidelines:
In order to advocate, model and teach the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology, the classroom teacher will:
1. Abide by the policies and procedures set forth by the school district, Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Federal/State law
2. Enforce appropriate use of technology and report any misuse
3. Uphold copyrighting and licensing agreements when using or citing materials
4. Treat all school equipment with respect and care
5. Use technology for school use only (no personal use)
6. Utilize internet services ethically and legally
7. Educate students on the safe, legal, and ethical use of digital technology
8. Provide students with extensive guidance and assistance as needed
9. Carefully monitor student use of digital technology
10. Respect student privacy and confidentiality (as applicable)
In order to demonstrate the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology, students will:
1. Treat all equipment with respect
2. Properly log off equipment before leaving, to maintain password security
3. Ask permission before downloading software or connecting hardware
4. Keep private information private (school passwords, class log-ins, etc)
5. Report any misuse or harassment to the teacher
6. Model responsible digital citizenship
7. Use school computers for academic purposes only (not for personal use)
8. Cite all sources appropriately (give credit if the work is not your own)
9. Ask permission before downloading software or connecting hardware
10. Comply with policies set forth by the Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Federal/State Law.
1. Abide by the policies and procedures set forth by the school district, Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Federal/State law
2. Enforce appropriate use of technology and report any misuse
3. Uphold copyrighting and licensing agreements when using or citing materials
4. Treat all school equipment with respect and care
5. Use technology for school use only (no personal use)
6. Utilize internet services ethically and legally
7. Educate students on the safe, legal, and ethical use of digital technology
8. Provide students with extensive guidance and assistance as needed
9. Carefully monitor student use of digital technology
10. Respect student privacy and confidentiality (as applicable)
In order to demonstrate the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology, students will:
1. Treat all equipment with respect
2. Properly log off equipment before leaving, to maintain password security
3. Ask permission before downloading software or connecting hardware
4. Keep private information private (school passwords, class log-ins, etc)
5. Report any misuse or harassment to the teacher
6. Model responsible digital citizenship
7. Use school computers for academic purposes only (not for personal use)
8. Cite all sources appropriately (give credit if the work is not your own)
9. Ask permission before downloading software or connecting hardware
10. Comply with policies set forth by the Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Federal/State Law.
Resources
Below are a list of resources compiled to help teachers and administrators monitor copyright legislation, become aware of current copyright guidelines, and observe fair use.
1. Georgia Southern University Copyright Fair Use and Teach Act Compliance Decision Guide
2. Fair Use Teaching Tools from the Center for Social Media
3. The Copyright Crash Course from the University of Texas at Austin
4. Copyright Exhaustion and the Personal Use Dilemma- an article from the Minnesota Law Review (8/2012)
5. Conversations with Renowned Professors and Practitioners on the Future of Copyright- from the Tulane Journal of Technology (9/2011)
6. Copyright Basics from the Copyright Clearance Center
7. The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use
8. Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers- a classroom chart from Hall Davidson
9. Staying Current on Copyright Law- an article from Copyrightlaws.com
10. Digital Copyright Slider Tool
1. Georgia Southern University Copyright Fair Use and Teach Act Compliance Decision Guide
2. Fair Use Teaching Tools from the Center for Social Media
3. The Copyright Crash Course from the University of Texas at Austin
4. Copyright Exhaustion and the Personal Use Dilemma- an article from the Minnesota Law Review (8/2012)
5. Conversations with Renowned Professors and Practitioners on the Future of Copyright- from the Tulane Journal of Technology (9/2011)
6. Copyright Basics from the Copyright Clearance Center
7. The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use
8. Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers- a classroom chart from Hall Davidson
9. Staying Current on Copyright Law- an article from Copyrightlaws.com
10. Digital Copyright Slider Tool