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In
the words of Stan Lee, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” As an
educator, one must be aware of the potential negative and positive effects his
or her educational technology integrations may have. In all technology
applications one must consider how it could affect the student, the class, the
school, the community, the city, the state, the country, and even the world, because
technology connects them all. This includes but is certainly not limited to, obeying
copyright laws and using proper references. Most importantly, teachers must
consistently utilize technology in appropriate ways that never cause intentional
or unintentional harm to others.
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Digital
etiquette and responsible social interactions
o According
to Brain Pop, “Digital etiquette, or
netiquette, is a set of rules for how to behave online.” Basically, manners and
expectations in face-to-face social interactions carry over into our digital
world. This includes addressing individuals and groups properly, saying please
and thank you, and using proper grammar and punctuation. Respectful and clear communication
must be maintained at all times.
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Meeting
diverse needs of learners through learner-centered strategies and equitable
access
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Teachers
can utilize differentiated instruction to appropriately adapt to the needs and
interests of their students. An easy way for educators to collect and organize
this important information from individual learners, is by creating
user-friendly electronic tests and surveys. This can help to create a highly
effective student-centered learning environment.
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I
firmly agree with the National Equity Project that, “Every child has the right
to a quality education.” Part of this quality education for all, is equitable
technology access.
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The
Northwest Educational Technology Consortium provides helpful tools for teachers
to improve and maintain equitable technology access in their schools and
communities.
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Global
awareness and digital age communication
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Integrating
technology into the curriculum can help students develop global awareness.
Students can research news from other countries or communicate and develop
relationships with students in other regions of the world.
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Digital
age communication comes in many forms. Some examples include social networking
sites like Facebook or Google+, and video chat programs like Skype. Each of
these examples and many more, offer users the opportunity to communicate in an
easy, entertaining, and efficient manner.
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Many
of the easily accessed forms of online communication may not be appropriate for
students. As an educator, one must conduct research, talk to parents, and
consistently follow policy.
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Teachers
must carefully select and continually monitor the ways students will share and
receive digital information.
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Champaign
Schools provides useful information and ready to use lessons on Internet
safety.
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