o Safe, legal, ethical use of digital information and technology is, Students recognize and practice responsible and appropriate use while accessing, using, collaborating, and creating technology, technology systems, digital media and information technology. Students demonstrate an understanding of current ethical and legal standards, rights and restrictions governing technology, technology systems, digital media and information technology within the context of today’s society.
o Digital Etiquette and responsible social interactions is to 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. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
o Meeting diverse needs of learners through learner-centered strategies and equitable access is, technology can allow a mixed group to be interactive and successful with an assignment. Technology can be used to adjust a lesson to better fit a student who is above or below grade level. The teacher can generate modifications with the support of technology and the different technologies available.
o Global awareness and digital-age communication is, being attentive to the digital-age is important for a teacher to ensure that we know our audience and who we are teaching. There is a universal aspect to technology, and we need to include that into the classroom. We can teach this by educating ourselves about the usage of new and resourceful technology, as well as enlightening our students at the same time. We also have to keep in mind that our students can become the teacher, an expert on technology and we as teachers can take advantage of them stepping up and taking control and teaching us something new.
o ISTE (Technology Standards)-
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation
- Communicate and collaborate
- Conduct research and use information
- Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions
- Use technology effectively and productively
As technology dramatically changes our society, educators need to demonstrate the skills and behaviors of digital age professionals. Competence with technology is the foundation.
- Societies are changing
- Expectations are changing
- Teaching is changing
- Educators must lead
