Hey everyone!

So to just jump right into things, let's talk about our pal MS Word... We're all pretty familiar with it by now. Usually we use it to write papers or submit short assignments. Professor will often use it to distribute handouts and syllabi, etc. I haven't really used it for much else. Every once in a while I'll use the table function for a few things but otherwise it's just for writing papers.

As college students, copyright can be a touchy subject. Every once in a while you'll find a student who somehow got all their books online..... for free. And a lot of times we will misuse others' content and photos, not because we're intentionally violating their copyright status, but because we aren't really educated enough to discern between what is and isn't copyright. I think the best way as a teacher to promote practices following the Fair Use guidelines is to first set an example. If you implement them well, students will have a guide to go by. Then, if they do something wrong, it will be easier to identify. I also think it's very important for students to be extremely proficient in citation guidelines. Because we use copyright materials for so many things, it's important to teach them in its many uses. A lot of teachers only teach citation guidelines for research papers and aren't as strict in presentations or other media, which contributes to wide copyright misuse.

The first issue I would want to address in the classroom is cyberbullying, especially among younger students in middle school and high school. If students use social media for educational purposes, I think it's very important for the teacher to be just as active on social media. If their presence is made known, students are less likely cyberbully. This is not to say this will eliminate the problem, but perhaps alleviate it. Another strategy I would use to promote acceptable seems simple, but I think it would be really important. Having a good Adblock program on all educational technology would prevent the student from falling prey to potentially harmful clickbait. Lastly, I would teach students about the importance of internet content and maintaining a proper standing and reputation in the internet that accurately reflects who they are, so that they may protect their privacy.

Have a great rest of your weekend, and I'll see everyone in class!