7.1 Candidates will be able to model and build a positive school culture that supports the safe, healthy and ethical use of technology.
In ET 680, we wrote an issues paper to meet the expectation of key concept 7.1 which builds a positive school culture and promotes the safe, healthy, and ethical use of technology. In the issues paper, we identified the role of the technology leader and the support needed to guide colleagues and students towards proper citation practices. We outlined how the technology leader can guide teachers to support their students in avoiding violating intellectual property. Also in the paper is a memo to the administration at my school to identify the need for addressing the issue of valid citations for academic use of intellectual property. By using current research on the topic, it demonstrates the need for focus in this area to promote digital citizenship among our school environment. Students will benefit from the understanding of this issue and they will acquire the skills they need to be successful in all educational settings.