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Please take a moment and review some other work I have completed towards the degree of MS Teaching and Learning for Colorado State University's Global Campus:
Introduction
Digital Natives such as our students may excel at using technology and identifying various creative ways of taking advantage of the internet, but they are not always cognizant of the challenges that these tools present. As educators, it is our responsibility (along with the parents) to bring to light these possible roadblocks and dangers. It is not enough to abide by responsible use policies, recognize credible sources and vulnerability to cyberattacks, and behave with digital maturity, educators and students need to take proactive steps to maintain appropriate digital citizenship. This is where Just-in-Time lessons tailored towards these concerns come into play.
Along with Just-in-Time lessons (JITL), graphics and visual reminders are powerful tools to aid student's comprehension and retention. Throughout this course, we created both JITLs and various graphics to support those lessons on the topics of digital ethics and technology in the classroom. These graphics support the claims of the lessons and guide students throughout the process, remind them of resources, outline rules and expectations, and clarify policies. JITL have been proven to increase comprehension and retention of information, particularly regarding STEM and technological topics (Saleh, 2020) . These lessons include material reviewed prior to class and discussed in class, or can consist of pointed conversations.
The lessons and graphics are each designed to support at least one standard from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). These include 1.1d (Technology Operations), 1.2 (Digital Citizen, which also includes Digital Footprint, Online Behavior, Intellectual Property, and Digital Privacy), and 1.3 (Knowledge Constructor, which also includes Effective Research Strategies, Evaluate Information, Curate Information, and Explore Real-World Issues) (Iste, 2023). These standards help ensure students learn to use the internet in a safe, productive, and inspired environment.
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