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


 * 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. **

Ways in which I model digital citizenship are to show students how to use technology in a safe and responsible manner. Showing students how to evaluate web sites is a large step in showing students how to be responsible in using technology and more specifically the internet. In the world today the students in my class are just as savvy and usually have much more capabilities using technology than I do. I also feel that discussing copy right laws with students in regards to technology is a good idea and should be reviewed on a yearly basis with students.

Ways in which I can improve my role as digital citizen especially in the classroom is to try and stay up on the latest trends in using technology. I realize that this will take work, but my students will benefit greatly if I am able to do this. To be able to model digital citizenship you need to be able to use and show how to use technology with confidence. Being able to demonstrate the correct and proper uses of technology is a must.
 * 1a. List at least 2 ways in which you can improve your role as a digital citizen. **


 * 2. List resources that could help you grow in this area. **

I really feel that in this area having open lines of communication with the technology coordinator in our district will be a huge help in modeling digital citizen ship. Also gather ideas from teachers and administration will help this effort. I can personally put time in to try and stay up with the latest trends in technology.


 * 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. **

Putting the time in and trying to stay on top of the world of technology will help me become a well rounded model of digital citizenship. I must also use all of my available resources including the technology coordinator to help me in this regard. I also need to take part in educating students in what in means and how to become a digital citizen.