Blog Journal 2
As an English major, and an avid writer, I have used Microsoft Word several times throughout my college career. I use Microsoft Word when I write essays, when I take notes, and when I write pieces for my blog. As a student, I find that some of my teachers use Microsoft Word to brainstorm for in-class group discussions. Furthermore, I find that the majority of my teachers require the platform of Microsoft Word when we are completing any written assignment.
As I mentioned in class, I have seen examples of fair use in my college courses many times. As English requires several texts and lots of reading, teachers frequently scan excerpts of text for the class to read. When we read poems, we usually recite them from an excerpt that is shared with the class. Not only is this a common practice, but it can save time, money, and paper. This is something that can be instrumental in education at any level.
Even throughout my time in high school, my teachers often shared text with the class for educational purposes, which is by definition, fair use. If I were teaching, I would use similar mediums, especially Microsoft Word. I would apply for grants so that I could get other types of software for my students to use. I would allow for students to create their own work using Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, among several other programs.
To do this, I would need to be sure to purchase these platforms. Obviously, any illegal downloading would be in direct violation of copyright. As the reading says, "copyrighted material should not be a substitute for creative effort." I would be sure to not implement too much copyrighted material in my lesson plans.
As a teacher, I would be sure to set an example for my students, clearly stating the effects of illegally taking another individual's work. I would show Jayson Blair's documentary to show how stealing someone's work is unethical. In that, it would also show my students the impact that violating copyright laws can impact one's career.
As for the issue of academic dishonesty, I would put browser locks on the computers, and webcam software that would allow for me to see my students computer monitors. This would also be something that I would use to prevent the kids in my class from using social media accounts to cyberbully. Should I hear of such an issue, I would pursue some sort of repercussion.
To avoid a digital divide between myself and my students, I would welcome their constructive criticism and collaboration. Should they know of another creative platform that they would like to use in my class, I would allow for that.
I would also ask for my students to provide feedback through discussion posts in my class to be sure that what I am implementing in class is working for them.
As I mentioned in class, I have seen examples of fair use in my college courses many times. As English requires several texts and lots of reading, teachers frequently scan excerpts of text for the class to read. When we read poems, we usually recite them from an excerpt that is shared with the class. Not only is this a common practice, but it can save time, money, and paper. This is something that can be instrumental in education at any level.
Even throughout my time in high school, my teachers often shared text with the class for educational purposes, which is by definition, fair use. If I were teaching, I would use similar mediums, especially Microsoft Word. I would apply for grants so that I could get other types of software for my students to use. I would allow for students to create their own work using Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, among several other programs.
To do this, I would need to be sure to purchase these platforms. Obviously, any illegal downloading would be in direct violation of copyright. As the reading says, "copyrighted material should not be a substitute for creative effort." I would be sure to not implement too much copyrighted material in my lesson plans.
As a teacher, I would be sure to set an example for my students, clearly stating the effects of illegally taking another individual's work. I would show Jayson Blair's documentary to show how stealing someone's work is unethical. In that, it would also show my students the impact that violating copyright laws can impact one's career.
As for the issue of academic dishonesty, I would put browser locks on the computers, and webcam software that would allow for me to see my students computer monitors. This would also be something that I would use to prevent the kids in my class from using social media accounts to cyberbully. Should I hear of such an issue, I would pursue some sort of repercussion.
To avoid a digital divide between myself and my students, I would welcome their constructive criticism and collaboration. Should they know of another creative platform that they would like to use in my class, I would allow for that.
I would also ask for my students to provide feedback through discussion posts in my class to be sure that what I am implementing in class is working for them.
The solution for academic dishonesty is very interesting. This is the solution that my teachers used throughout my entire high school career and honestly it really did nothing. Just because you can take control of another person screen does mean that it stops the dishonestly. Although, even though I said that does not mean i necessary disagree with you; only because I do not have another option to put out there. As of right now that is the best solution. The other two solutions were good as well however I hope that one day we can find a new way of avoiding the divide because even though they are the only solution, I hope that we can find a better solution in the future.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insight Chris! I don't believe that watching screens will prevent people from being dishonest. However, I do feel as if it would make it much more difficult for them to cheat. I think we are making progress in terms of the divide too. I don't disagree with what you had to say. I think our options are limited when it comes to preventing bullying or academic honesty. Great post!
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