Standard+IV

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their personal practices. Teachers:
 * 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility **
 * 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 and 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


 * 1. List the ways in which you model digital citizenship and responsibility. Include specifics that demonstrate how you teach and promote safe, legal and ethical use of digital information and technology. **


 * I have learned from this course the importance of following copyright laws, and have been teaching my students the baiscs of these laws. We are learning new methods of copying or using new materials offered through online programs to accomplish the same outcomes as using paper and pencil activities.
 * I have also created a Trackstar web literacy and cell phone lessons that incorportate using safe web sites to create unique ways to publish our school work. as well as, learn our curriculum in a new and exciting way.
 * My students have been learning for the lessons I have made in the class how to effectively use technology as a tool to learn new information and share that information with others. An example of this, is my modified curriculum lesson plan for kid writing. I used the program "Inspiration" to help my students brainstorm ideas and create a story map for a kid writing story. With this lesson, my class is seeing how technology is a useful tool that can help them create information to share.


 * 1a. List at least 2 ways in which you can improve your role as a digital citizen. **
 * I was amazed how much I learned from this course. I know that technology is always growing and changing. I think to be a digital citizen it is very important to keep searching for new ideas and programs of tools to help learners appreciate technology.
 * Besides learning new tools, it is also vital to share what I have learned with others. Teachers should always share their knowledge with other teachers to help all of our students have an appreciation for technology.
 * I plan to learn new technology tool effectively. This will help me be able to use those tools in the classroom, as well as, teach my students to use them correctly.
 * Technology can be a wonderful resource to differentiate instruction for all of my learners. It is easy to extend knowledge or provided additional practice for others. I plan to use technology for differentiation purposes in my classroom.


 * 2. List resources that could help you grow in this area. **
 * Collaboration with other professionals can help me stay updated with new technology tools.
 * Taking additional technology courses can aide in my success with feeling more comfortable with other technology tools.
 * Continuing to search online for new tools. As well as, not being fearful with trying something new in the classroom. It is very easy to rely on worksheets to use in the classroom, when there are my engaging methods that can be used in the classroom.


 * Summarize Statement for Strategy 4 **
 * I will improve my role as a digital citizen by continuing to search for new programs and ideas of tools to help my learners appreciate and use technology correctly.