ISTE+NETS-T+Standard+4

 **National Education Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers (NETS.T)

Standard 4: ** **4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility** Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:

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 * 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

__**Reflection**__:

Although I have not had an opportunity to reflect to my students the importance of copywrite laws and citing sources, I am aware there are consequences for plagiarism. Here at Suny Fredonia, if a student "accidently" plagiarized a paper the student may be dismissed from college or better yet, fail the course. I feel it is important to respect the copywrite laws and cite sources correctly when using references for research data.

As a perspective teacher, I feel it is also necessary for teachers to check the validity of a website before placing a link to a Webquest or any site designed for students as tools for their research needs. As part of an assignment, we were required to read and discover how to check for the validity and appropriateness of a website before we send our students there. The link for this site is above.