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GET FIT Workshop on Technology Ethics and Safety!
This session is designed to address the issues related to safety and ethics of Internet use in the classroom. We will discuss modeling ethical use of computers for students, dealing with (and heading off) student issues related to Internet use. District acceptable use policies and setting classroom rules will be discussed. We will also touch upon issues related to parent communication using Internet technologies and assisting parents in supporting ethical and safe computer use. Finally we will touch on the National Educational Technology Standards for Students and Teachers on Digital Citizenship and how addressing ethics and safety helps to meet those goals.

=NETS - S (National Educational Technology Standards for Students)= []

Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a.advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b.exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c.demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d.exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

=National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS- T)= []

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers: a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools