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ETL523 Reflective Practice

(Erol, H, 2020)

This subject allowed me to explore the concept of responsible digital citizenship in the twenty first century. In a world saturated with information and digital tools, educators must be innovative to help students navigate changing digital landscapes. With social media blurring the boundaries between our personal and professional lives, consideration must be given to our digital footprint and the impact it may have on one’s future. In the discussion forum, I considered my own digital footprint and reflected on the need to set boundaries to ensure privacy is not compromised (Friend, 2022, March 12). When considering legal implications in the digital learning environment, I acknowledged how difficult it can be for teachers to understand copyright restrictions (Friend, 2022, March 12). The crowded curriculum allows little time for teachers to source compliant learning materials and departmental filters can cause unnecessary restrictions. To model best practice for students, classroom teachers need to integrate the teaching of issues such as copyright and plagiarism into their daily practice. Continue reading “ETL523 Reflective Practice”

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ETL523 Creating a Digital Citizenship Guide

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I chose to look closely at the theme of copyright because it overlaps my work as a photography and digital media teacher with the role of the teacher librarian. While I already had a good understanding of intellectual property, the research I have done to compete this task has provided me with practical skills and the ability to apply that knowledge to a school context. Now I can share information about finding Creative Commons licenced material, how to provide an attribution and what constitutes acceptable copyright practice for students in schools. Continue reading “ETL523 Creating a Digital Citizenship Guide”