Ethical Issues- In Online Learning Environments-

EDUC 7/6336: Technology and Today’s Learner

University of Incarnate Word

Whitney Kilgore, PhD

Think TimeWhat are the ethical issues in online learning environments

that come to your mind?

Ethical Considerations

Critical considerations

for EdTechtool selection

FERPA, Data Privacy, Data Ownership

ADA Compliance &

Universal Design for Learning

Copyright, Fair Use,

Plagiarism, & Cheating

COPYRIGHTa legal right created by the law of a country that grants

the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution usually only for a limited time.

IP PROTECTIONS

reproduction, control over derivative

works,distribution,public performance, &"moral rights" such

as attribution

DURATION

Expires between 50 to 100 years after the

creator’s death

FAIR USE

Using less than 10% of a work for

Educational purposes is typically acceptable

LIMITATIONS

copyright protects only the original

expression of ideas, &not the underlying

ideas themselves

Of all the creative work produced by humans anywhere, a tiny fraction has

continuing commercial value. For that tiny fraction, the copyright is a crucially

important legal device.

Dr. Lawrence LessigFormer Director of the Edmond J. Safra Center

for Ethics at Harvard University

Plagiarism and CheatingEthics in Online Learning Environments

Plagiarism

Copying the work of others is never acceptable, however, using proper quotes and citations in academic works is always strongly encouraged. Understanding how to properly cite sources is the key to managing this issue.

Cheating

The data shows that students self-report cheating at the same percentages face to face as they do in online environments however, there is a perception that technology is both the problem and the solution. What do you think?

Reading Review: Cheating in the Digital Age: Do Students Cheat More in Online Courses?

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ADA Compliance and UDLMeeting the needs of all learners – yes, even digitally

ADA COMPLIANCE

Get to know the Americans with Disabilities Act:

https://www.ada.gov

UDL PRINCIPLES

Get to know the Center for Applied Special Technology

which has established UDL.

http://www.cast.org

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Design your learning experiences in be intentionally inclusive.

VISUAL NAVIGATION

Using iconography has been shown to reduce cognitive load.

DATA PRIVACYFERPA AND DATA OWNERSHIP

FERPA

DATA PRIVACY

DATA OWNERSHIP

DATA CONSIDERATIONSWho owns the data?

When selecting technology applications to use with students you must consider what data is collected regarding the student, where that data is housed, and who owns the data.

GOOGLEAre you familiar

with the data that Google has access to and how they

use it?

READ THIS

APPLEDo you understand

how your data is protected?

READ THIS

SOCIAL MEDIABe certain that you know how your use of social media may

impact your students’ privacy.

SOCIAL MEDIA and DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP-with great power comes great responsibility

Keeping students’ safe on social media is more than understanding the data privacy policies, it means knowing where threats and predators may lurk on the internet

Educate Parents! -Parents may not be aware of the potential

dangers their children are exposed to and need your help.

EYES OPEN!-Keep an eye out for suspicious behaviors

when encouraging the use of technology in the classroom.

Reading Review: A GUIDE FOR RESISTING EDTECH: THE CASE AGAINST TURNITIN

QUESTIONS?

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