ISTE #4

ISTE #4

After reviewing this standard and its indicators I’ve learned that I have some work to do in regards to promoting and modeling digital citizenship and responsibility. As indicated by this standard, technological effective teachers should understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.  In review of this standard and its indicators, I am in need of professional development in two out of four of its indicators.

According to indicator one and three, educators should 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. As well as, promote and model digital etiquette and responsibility. After reading chapter one of The Digital Diet, I’ve learned that to some extent, I do and have been practicing these indicators in which some might refer to as digital citizenship. According to the authors, digital citizens must abide by six tenets: respect yourself, others and intellectual property; as well as, protect yourself, others and intellectual property. Without knowing or being aware of the term digital citizenship and its meaning, I have been abiding by these tenets and to some degree; I have made my students aware of them.

According to indicators two and four, educators should address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. As well as, develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools.  I have to admit, that until recently I was greatly feared interaction with technology. I always felt that technology was a burdensome task to incorporate within my instructional practices. I guess I had no real understanding of how pertinent it is and how much of an asset it could be.  From the reading assignments and projects I have completed for my portfolio, I have gained a great deal of information and learned new instructional methods using technology that would be beneficial to helping me promote student success.  Using this class and the information I’ve gathered I’ve become more interested in learning to become a better digital citizen, so that I can be more effective in breading better digital citizens upon the completion of each school year.