Blog Journal #3

     Copyright is a term used for creators' protection of work. It is used on original photographs or writing to keep others from stealing or using it without permission. Fair use is a term to describe a set of limitations and rules for the use of copyright materials. A lot of the works that are used within these guidelines are for educational use, and therefore are protected under these guidelines. Dealing with these concepts as a teacher is extremely important. It is crucial for educational leaders to follow copyright laws when creating lesson plans for teaching, and paying the appropriate creators if necessary. Informing students about copyright and making sure they give credit to appropriate creators is also extremely important. 

    Academic dishonesty is an issue that occurs in schools across the nation. It involves students using work that is not their own, failing to give credit to the original creator, and receiving a grade or evaluation that they aren't deserving of. Educators can monitor this by using plagiarism checkers when students submit papers or projects. I could implement this strategy within my classroom, as well as have students provide a works cited page for every project they complete. Cyberbullying is another issue that unfortunately occurs across the nation. Cyberbullying can occur on any social media site or platform, and is harmful for anyone involved. A way that I could address this issue within my classroom is having classroom discussions about the topic. I could also send a newsletter to parents about the issue, and make sure their children are using technology properly. 

    After working on the Newsletter assignment, I learned skills on Microsoft Word that I have never used before. Completing this assignment allowed me to use my creativity, and look forward to creating more newsletters in the future. I will be able to create engaging newsletters weekly with different announcements and guidelines, and make sure parents are informed of what we do in the classroom.