Module+3


 * //Reflection Prompt://** Reflect on what you plan to do to address the equity and ethics issues when applying technologies. You may share with us about what you have been doing by addressing these aspects and what you will change after learning in this module.

Describe: In Social Studies & Science I like to let the students use the laptops to research and present information on several different content standards. I stress the importance of not copying information word for word. I explain to them that this is called plagarism, that it is illegal, and there are penalities involved when someone plagarizes someone else's work. The students present their information and I listen to information copied straight off the computer. After completing this module, I have a better or deeper understanding of just how important is for me to educate my students on ethics in technology usage.

Impact: I have mentioned before how I use the content standards to guide my instruction in Math, Social Studies, and Science, but that I did not have that same conviction about the technology standards. I have commited myself to becoming just as proficient with technology standards as I am with my other areas of instructions. Along with that commitment, it is necesary for me to include instruction on copyright laws and plagarism. I do believe that making an impression (about anything) at a younger age can sometimes have long lasting effects on future thinking. The earlier my students learn the importance of equity and ethics in technology usage, the better the chance of it becoming an ingrained philosophy of their own.

Intent: I intend to begin providing instruction on copyright laws and plagarism. I intend to use the next research project to teach the student how to appropriately site work and/or how to rephrase information.