PV4 - Further elaboration  

When using ICT's I believe it is my role as an educator to develop a supportive, productive and positive working environment where students feel safe, secure, happy and their progress is monitored.

In my classroom I ensure the safe, legal and ethical use of ICT's by:

• utilising and promoting the use of protected online environments for both students and colleagues (Oakey State High School ICT community) by using Blackboard for communications and storage of school documents
• allowing students freedom to comment, interact and take the risks necessary for their growth in a safe online environment
• selecting and screening websites to ensure suitability for online learning.
• obtaining permissions for videos, images and intellectual property used in teaching materials
• use, teach and model correct referencing of electronic media
• address the issues of plagiarism and copyright with students and colleagues
• teach and model safe, legal and ethical online practices for both staff and colleagues
• understand, teach and ensure school ICT policies and procedures are followed by students and staff
• practice effective ICT classroom management with rosters, booking sheets, seating plans