Blog Journal #3
Hey guys! As a future educator, the topic of copyright, fair use, and plagiarism is very important to me. I would combat these issues by discussing the issue with my students frequently and making sure that they understand what plagiarism and copyright are and the consequences associated with them. I would also teach my students how to cite their sources correctly, since this may encourage them to identify where they got their information from, rather than to plagiarize. I would also like to lead by example, so I would cite any material that I used in developing my instructional material and point out the need to cite your sources. A big issue that I have heard about recently when it comes to the increased use of technology in the classroom is decreased productivity. I have heard this discussed amongst teachers and it seems that as the students use their personal devices and classroom technology, they are navigating to online games or social media. This is obviously a big pr