Creating a Safe Digital Environment Students

My legal and ethical perspective on the use of technology in the classroom focuses on protecting students' rights and encouraging ethical communication. The case studies I examined prove major violations of privacy and trust, such as the damaging effects of cyberbullying, inappropriate relationships between teachers and students, and minors' unauthorized social media posts. These instances show how important it is for schools to develop clear rules that prioritize privacy, consent, and monitoring. Teachers and school administrations must actively strive to create a safe environment for students, but they also need to be aware of the legal consequences of their actions. Schools that promote an environment of awareness and accountability may be able to reduce the risks associated with technology use. 

  I am dedicated to giving my kids a solid understanding of their rights and social responsibilities that come with using technology in the classroom as I prepare for my future as a teacher. In my opinion, the first steps toward creating a secure learning environment are teaching kids about the possible risks associated with social media, encouraging open discussion about bullying, and preparing teachers to find and deal with disruptive behavior.  In addition, parents are important in keeping an eye on their kids' internet use and speaking up for their safety. My goal is to enable my students to use technology properly and to stand up for themselves and their peers by working with families and stressing the value of respectful communication. 

 

Reflection of article. Education 3.0 & 4.0

   While reading these articles I have understood now how much education and the teaching of it has changed significantly over time. While reading the articles experts have broken down the various kinds of ways of learning. Education 3.0 is the shift from regular traditional way of learning to a more diverse way of learning like teacher to student, student to student, student to teacher, and then people to technology to people according to experts. While education 4.0 is the future of learning, introducing technology into classrooms, students, and teachers. I would say this is a way to give the students more leeway while learning and giving the teacher time to better understand how to better assist the student in their classroom. When I think back to how I was taught and how I am currently being taught, I would say education 4.0 has its good and bads. When teaching older kids, I can see this as a benefit to them because it gives the children the chance to learn and figure things out on their own using the technology that they have access to. It could be bad at the same time too because depending on the leniency the child could not be learning truthfully and be using that technology that is given to them to do the work for them due to things like AI (Artificial Intelligence). Personally, as someone who is looking to be a future elementary educator, I do not see myself using technology in my classrooms unless necessary like for example Covid-19. When Covid-19 came it was essential that technology was implemented because that was the only way for teachers to teach. I see technology as a distraction and an easy way out for everybody. I want to speak verbally and using memorization and demonstration is the best way to instruct children, especially while teaching elementary students. Of course, by using technology to present the course work but individually using technology would have to grow on me over time as an educator. While entering middle school, that is when I experienced technology in my educational life, it was fun in the beginning but then it became a privilege in school because we used to take advantage of the laptops. I liked these articles because they give a breakdown of ways you can teach, and depending on your preference you can teach like such. This has helped me realize there is more than one way to teach and maybe as I learn more about teaching ways my opinion on how I decide to teach in the future may change.