Standard+IV


 * 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

I adhere to copyright laws when photocopying and presenting material for my classes. I stress the importance of digital citizenship to my students and coworkers within my professional learning community.
 * 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 could improve my role as a digital citizen by posting key copyright information and referring to copyright laws when using shared information during instruction. I could make use of creative commons licensing, and teach students how this is used and guidelines for using it for educational purposes.
 * 1a. List at least 2 ways in which you can improve your role as a digital citizen.**

Printed copyright guidelines from a trusted source, on-line sites such as Copyright Bay that teach copyright law and guidelines, and creative commons.
 * 2. List resources that could help you grow in this area.**

I will develop a visual guide for students to use in my classroom that will guide them to become responsible digital citizens. I will develop guidelines to share with my professional learning community, so that our "team" will be consistent and responsible in our use of technology in research. I will continue to model safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, and I will consistently reinforce my expectations that my students do the same. I will actively teach copyright laws and guidelines, ethical and moral use of technology, and internet safety and security.
 * Summarize your list in 1a in the form of an action that you will take. This statement will be transferred to your action plan page.**