Teaching Tech and Ethics

Understanding copyright and fair use is essential for both teachers and students when creating instructional materials. As a teacher, I would ensure that my resources follow fair use guidelines by using only small portions of copyrighted content, properly citing sources, and incorporating openly licensed materials whenever possible. For students, I would teach them about plagiarism, Creative Commons licenses, and how to responsibly use images, videos, and music in their projects. One thing I’ve learned is that even educational use doesn’t always qualify as fair use, which makes it important to double-check permissions before using content in the classroom.

One major technology challenge in schools is academic dishonesty, especially with the rise of AI tools and online resources that make it easier to cheat. To address this, I would create assignments that encourage critical thinking and personal reflection, making them harder to complete with AI-generated responses. Additionally, using plagiarism detection software and discussing academic integrity with students can help reinforce ethical work habits. I also think it’s important to integrate technology in a way that promotes learning rather than just monitoring students, like allowing open-book assessments or project-based learning could shift the focus from memorization to real understanding. I would also try and be as detailed and specific with my instructions so students could understand what I'm asking for and they wouldn't need to try and get outside help from the internet.

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