As a part of growing as humans it is important to be constantly looking to improve ourselves. This week I will be rewriting my response for blog post 2 in order to create a better outcome based on the feedback you have provided. The feedback given on blog post two is attached below this new version and the original can be found under by clicking read more. Is the use of ethics and morality important in a modern society? Online forums, social media and other online communication technologies are great resources in everyday life but also in a classroom. It can help students work together, teachers communicate with parents or guardians and teach students how to appropriately use technology. An important lesson most people learn about the internet is that it can be a dangerous place. This is why it is important for young people to be taught how to safely navigate the online environment. Teaching children ethics online can help stop issues when they get older. “Schools have a responsibility to educate children and young people and address the underlying values, (ethics) and responsible behaviours expected of them online and off” (Victorian Government, 2015) increasingly, there is more confusion about right and wrong online. Although someone might not perform one kind of behaviour in person but is willing to act in a different way online. The Oxford Dictionary helps us to define what ethical actually is- ethical is, this is morality that guides individual’s behaviour and actions (Oxford Dictionary, 2016). This separation of people between their online image and their actual self is an alarming reason that the use of ethics online is important, especially in society today. Moving onto how ethics can be implemented online, is beginning with something simple such an ICT agreement form as a part of a student’s agreement to use ethical conduct online. Due to there being a discrepancy in personal ethics, schools and governments give people a framework of appropriate use of the internet. Growing up with an ethical framework in relation to their use of technology can assist people to make clearer more moral decisions throughout their lives. Thanks to those that have helped me improve my blog, if you'd like to join in the conversation too please feel free to leave a comment below. References:
Oxford (2016). In Oxford Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/ethics Victorian Government. (2015, September 14). Safe and responsible use of digital technologies. Retrieved September 7, 2016, from Education Victoria, http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/support/Pages/safeandresponsibleuse.aspx#link0 Gif source: https://imgur.com/7giGT6W Image source: https://www.translatemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ethics-1.jpg
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Source:http://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/45085/images/vintage-social-networking.jpg Whilst technology booms with our generation there is questions as to whether this affects the communication between real humans. Thirty or so years ago one would have to call or visit someone to speak to them, now people are using texting, Facebook, skype, and much more to contact others. Whilst this means that people can speak more instantaneously and often throughout the day but is this as fulfilling as a real life conversation? A study found that although empathy may be used online, it is ‘only one-sixth as effective in making the recipient feel socially supported’ as opposed to the empathy shown in real life, ‘A hug feels six times more supportive than an emoji’ (Rosen, 2015) So Perhaps the rise in use of social technology is not so helpful to human relationships. With the levels of people having social media accounts we must consider the ethical implications of the use of technology. These ethical issues include the levels of anxiety in youth, people’s reliance on smart phones, and inappropriate use of communication online. Whilst the later might be more subjective as to what is “appropriate”, the more recent fashion of sharing people’s intimate photographs or bulling others can be considered harsh lines of unsuitable use. Studies how found that individual’s whom regularly used their phones had increasingly high anxiety when not being able to use their phone for 10 minutes to an hour (Rosen, 2015). We cannot let our dependence of phones take away from the interactions and learning that we have in life. It’s so easy to be sitting in class and be more focused on what Donald Trump is doing on Twitter than important information about our next assignment. Don’t get me wrong I love google and online communication as much as any other young adult. Perhaps the solution is moderation, less emoji’s and more hugs! What do you think? Please let me know in the comments below! References:
Rosen, L. (2015, May 11). Is technology making people less sociable? The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from http://www.wsj.com/articles/is-technology-making-people-less-sociable-1431093491 Why is ethical use of technology important for people in the digital footprint age? When dealing with the newest technology and especially the social atmosphere that is constantly changing we must consider the standards that we want to uphold. The internet is a great place to learn new skills, communicate with like-minded people and share great ideas, however there is also risks with using technology. For example, something future teachers needs to consider is, when sending their students to social media websites for research and ideas, not all people will have the same intentions as them. So in this situation as future teachers how can we develop awareness in students about internet safety and ethical use of the internet. Well, educating children is a very important first step, “Schools have a responsibility to educate children and young people and address the underlying values (ethics) and responsible behaviours expected of them online and off” (Victorian Government, 2015). One way that ethical use of technology is implemented in schools in an ICT policy that students have to sign (Victorian Government, 2015). This covers things such safe, responsible and respectful behaviour as well as keeping personal information safe i.e. not sharing passwords or birthday dates. Whilst this is just one example of ethical technological use I think it is a fantastic idea to have people’s introduction to technology in this way. It also helps us define what ethical is, this is morality that guides individual’s behaviour and actions (Oxford Dictionary, 2016). Which moves us onto why it is important to act ethically online. One reason it is so important is because once something has been posted online it may never leave the internet. This means that potential employers or others in positions of power can find the image that one posts online. Also, things such as hacking and plagiarism are against the law, even when done online so it’s important people know and follow the rules of being online. What do you think about this? Let me know in the comments below: Gif source: https://imgur.com/7giGT6W References: Oxford (2016). In Oxford Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/ethics Victorian Government. (2015, September 14). Safe and responsible use of digital technologies. Retrieved September 7, 2016, from Education Victoria, http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/support/Pages/safeandresponsibleuse.aspx#link0 |
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