Blog Journal 2
In general, as a student I've used Microsoft Word quite extensively and in a numerous variety of ways- whether it came to making graphic designs in word documents, submitting assignments, formatting... I'm quite accomplished using the Microsoft suite of programs, as they've always been relevant to me as a student and what I've been doing. I've usually seen my teachers use Microsoft word in a similar way- creating handouts for classes, assignments and tests, quizzes, etc. They've usually used it in its most simple and yet effective way, I think. They don't necessarily need to use complex graphics and the like to convey their idea, so long as the document itself is well-formatted and makes sense.
Frankly, my experience in doing anything with copyright in an educational setting is incredibly limited. Truthfully, the most important thing that I've had to deal with when it comes to accrediting materials is in the use of historical and academic documents within an educational setting- I've experienced even less when it comes to actually properly using fair use and copyright, outside of free stock photos within assignments. I do realize that if somehow using a material and reproducing it for the sake of money or sale that it is illegal, but otherwise I'm not incredibly learned when it comes to copyright and fair use.
When it comes to privacy within my own classroom, it's a rather simple issue to solve- I would recommend that students take the time to only pass by an online username, and to instruct them to only share the details that are important or key, without endangering their real identity. Furthermore, in the event that cyber-bullying occurs that is something that I feel is a zero tolerance occasion- in the event that cyber bullying occurs, that's when you need to intervene and shut everything down. Contacting the proper authorities is not something that I would be above, especially if threats of bodily harm and bigoted or hate speech are involved- actions need to have repercussions.
As for academic honesty, that is similarly something that is dealt with simply- a zero tolerance policy. Not even once should you try to pass off work that is not your own as your own, especially not within a course that I would be educating. Doing something like that would result in a prompt punishment and a failure, though teaching and educating your students as to why such behavior is improper is just as important.
Frankly, my experience in doing anything with copyright in an educational setting is incredibly limited. Truthfully, the most important thing that I've had to deal with when it comes to accrediting materials is in the use of historical and academic documents within an educational setting- I've experienced even less when it comes to actually properly using fair use and copyright, outside of free stock photos within assignments. I do realize that if somehow using a material and reproducing it for the sake of money or sale that it is illegal, but otherwise I'm not incredibly learned when it comes to copyright and fair use.
When it comes to privacy within my own classroom, it's a rather simple issue to solve- I would recommend that students take the time to only pass by an online username, and to instruct them to only share the details that are important or key, without endangering their real identity. Furthermore, in the event that cyber-bullying occurs that is something that I feel is a zero tolerance occasion- in the event that cyber bullying occurs, that's when you need to intervene and shut everything down. Contacting the proper authorities is not something that I would be above, especially if threats of bodily harm and bigoted or hate speech are involved- actions need to have repercussions.
As for academic honesty, that is similarly something that is dealt with simply- a zero tolerance policy. Not even once should you try to pass off work that is not your own as your own, especially not within a course that I would be educating. Doing something like that would result in a prompt punishment and a failure, though teaching and educating your students as to why such behavior is improper is just as important.
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