A wise woman once said, “Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.” Actually, that’s a line from the movie, The Incredibles, but the quote still holds true in the real world without the superpowers depicted in the film. Identity is the culmination of values, beliefs, and passions. As we grow up, we begin to form our identity, and different upbringing can result in alternate identities.
This case study will assist stakeholders with making informed decisions on utilizing technology based resource within their curriculum. The XYZ district is a very small school system. Only 20% of teachers are currently trained and instructing with various technology tools, which are problems created by mistrust of technology or hesitation born from frustration or lack of confidence and adequate training and funding (Ruggiero & Mong, 2015).This study is essential because it can supply an example of teaching and learning with one-to-one computing and establish a comprehensive understanding of ways to maximize diverse technology tools within the curriculum. Although teachers within this school district have access to the Internet and online subscriptions, many teachers are not utilizing the potential of educational benefits that technology resources offer (Blau & Peled, 2012).
In the article "Virtual Students, Digital Classroom,” by Neil Postman he presents his thoughts about technology in class. Postman comes to the conclusion that high-technology in the classroom won’t solve any of the schools’ issues and will also take over his and other teachers teaching jobs. Computers in the classroom will not help children learn any more than they already know in school, if teachers were replaced computers, students will lose the face to face interaction that can only be with another human, and teachers go to school to learn to teach a specific subject and how to teach that subject to the students. Postman portrays himself to be an intelligence, descriptive and opinionated man. Postman knows a lot when it comes to the subject of technology use in classrooms and he proves it in his in his words.
Digital literacy The ability to find, evaluate, utilise, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet (Cornell University, 2009). Digital citizens have the responsibility to develop and constantly improve their technological knowledge. Learning technological knowledge by others must be encouraged. Technology must only be used for personal and professional growth and education.
Digital Citizenship Legal Kandice McLeod Sam Houston University Author’s note: Instructional Technology CIED 5367 02 Dr. Kimberly N. LaPrairie October 1, 2014 Costabile, A., & Spears, B. A. (2012). Secure net addresses: Secure internet and responsibility. The impact of technology on relationships in educational settings (pp. 22-29). New York, NY: Routledge. Summary: This book is a comprehensive look geared towards educators who would like to incorporate the internet for constructive purposes in the classroom.
I’ve had roles in education, professional development, intercultural learning, technical support, and teams tasked with innovating. I currently I serve at a private school whose purpose is to provide an education to the indigenous people of Hawai’i while transmuting both Hawaiian and Christian values. As the technology coordinator for Kamehameha Schools Kapālama High School one of my responsibilities includes helping student with the responsible use of technology. Digital citizenship, for us, encompasses the expression of the aforementioned values while empowering our students with the technology that will enhance their education experience.
What is Identity? Identity is like a fingerprint; it clearly determines who people are. Identity is something that people are not born with, it is an act people do that classifies their identity. People need to act upon their own choices to determine their own identity rather than being influenced by the choices of others. So, people must follow their own path in order to keep their own unique identity.
1.1Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in social care settings The Data Protection Act is a form of legislation, which is used to outline the legal obligations when handling an individual’s personal information. The legislation is used not only to protect the individual but to also protect those who are handling the information. 1.2Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice inform practice in handling information Under the Data Protection Act, there are particular requirements that have to be followed, in order for the information to be handle in the correct manner. These areas are listed as follows: You are only allowed to obtain information that is needed for a specific purpose.
Another issue to look at is the role of education to digital divide. Lastly, regular solutions and eductional ones will be provided to address the digital divide. Definition and Related Ethics Reynolds
Identity is social construct that many have mistaken for something an individual is born with. There are many aspects of identity that one can inherit like genes that can drive a certain type of character and certain aspects of identity a person can adopt and build for themselves. However the most part of one’s identity is consistent of what the person wants and adopts for themselves and what the society/the people around him/her choose to give him/her. Identity is a said to not remain unchanged once established.
Understanding Digital Inclusion The society in which we live in today is advancing towards the era of modernization in a very rapid manner. Dominated by the ever-changing developments of technology, most of us are directly or indirectly affected by the transformation which comes along with digital revolution. Being a tool which have transformed and have the capability to transform how we live and connect to one another, new technology is often regarded as a double-edged sword which is associated with social stratifications as it can either alleviate or exacerbate existing divisions in the society (Warschauer & al., 2004).
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Staying Safe Online - for Teenagers & Adult Please carefully consider and abide by the tips below and remember that they apply to public posts and private messages. The importance of staying safe online cannot be overestimated. Always keep in mind that there are lots of dangerous people online. Many of them are very good at pretending to be someone else and winning your trust. Please read the SMART Guidelines below, for useful tips on staying safe online.
Digital Media is any media that is enclosed in a machine and is a readable format. Anybody can create digital media, it can be viewed, shared changed and preserved by anyone on computers. Examples of digital media include; mobile phones, compact discs, digital video, digital television, e-book, internet, minidisc, video games, the World Wide Web, e-Commerce and many interactive media. (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_media) Digital media is often contrasted with print media.
Digital learning has various effects on the academic performance of the students and this digital learning can help the students to improve their performance in the classroom. Digital learning really makes the students work easier. Because of this, the students may have an advanced knowledge by easily searching their lesson using this technology. With this digital technology, it gives more information to the students to gain more knowledge about their school works. There are lots of technology that were integrated into the classroom that help the students learn with comfort, and that allows the student to gain and recall more information.
