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Standard 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 a. Research and apply effective practices for the safe, ethical, legal and healthy use of technology and the responsible care and handling of hardware, software, and information resources

b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. b. Investigate issues related to equitable access and develop strategies for managing technology to address students’ diverse learning styles and developmental levels.

c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information c. Demonstrate digital etiquette and identify how social interactions can support student learning and responsible use of technology.

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 d. Demonstrate the use of communication and collaboration tools for developing students’ awareness of various cultures.