Digital Ethics Audit

To develop a culture of ethics and compliance, an organization needs to start by developing an ethical culture that is woven into the fabric of the organization and everyday work practices.

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Fake News and the Crap Detection Radar

Besides using technology, education is our next best hope in fighting fake news. Teaching students to develop information-literacy skills can help combat fake news as students become savvier netizens.

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Ethical AI by Design: Key Issues of Ethical AI

As machines get more intelligent, it is equally important to be aware of and contemplate the ethical issues and risks arising from advances in AI.

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Digital Natives and the Path of Digital Wisdom: Practical Implementation of Digital Security Education

The path of digital wisdom involves the ability to use technology to make sound judgments and wise decisions. This post presents a practical plan for digital security education to increase awareness of online security risks among digital natives.

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A Digital Integrity Framework: Values, Principles, and Application

Integrity should be viewed as an ideal and goal to strive for, not just as the soundness of moral principles and character.

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Leveraging Canvas’ New Analytics Tools for Professors

I’ve been professoring online since 2018, primarily on Canvas LMS. However, I have to admit that I’ve ignored many of Canvas’ built-in tools. Three years in, it’s probably time to start leveraging Canvas’ LMS New Analytics tools to better serve my students. ISTE Standard for Educators 7: Analyst ISTE Standard for Educators #7 advocates for…

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Digital Ethics Audit

To the extent that is observable, the intent and actions of staff at Marcus Whitman Middle School adheres to the ethical values outlined in this ethics audit.

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Focusing on the Important Rather than the Urgent

Standard 1 of Teaching Leadership: Teacher leaders model ethical and moral behavior. Dilemma:  In the demanding educational profession, how do we determine what is a priority? “What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” Dwight … Continue reading →

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Web Accessibility: A Team Approach

Check out this dyslexic font.  I’m not dyslexic, but I love using this font because I do have a bit of hyperopia. Fortunately, thanks to the accessibility features in the course LMS I use, both my dyslexic students and I can opt to have our … Continue readingWeb Accessibility: A Team Approach

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Using Open Educational Resources to Support Academic Achievement in a First-year Humanities Class

Well-designed digital learning environments combine effective management strategies with collaborative learning processes (ISTE Coaching Standard 3: Digital Learning Environments). Open Educational Resources (OERs) are instructional materials (such as textbooks, multimedia learning tools, and lesson plans) that can be used free of charge by instructors and … Continue readingUsing Open Educational Resources to Support Academic Achievement in a First-year Humanities Class

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