Avenue Learner Standards for Technology-Enhanced Language Learning 3 Standard 2 is about using technology appropriately. Learners can use technology safely and ethically in social and educational settings. PI 2.1. Learners demonstrate safe use of technology in socially and culturally appropriate ways. Instructors will save considerable time and effort later on in the course if the first or earlier sessions are dedicated to orientation about the dos and don’ts of learner participation in class. This could include identifying websites that are safe and appropriate and discussing guidelines around active participation, group or pair work, turn taking, and agreeing or disagreeing with peers respectfully in synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Incorporating multiple opportunities for learners to ask questions and providing feedback can result in safe and respectful participation. a. Look up appropriate and relevant information on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. b. Use appropriate media types for communicating in class and community. c. Make safe and socially responsible contributions online. d. Respect diversity in opinion, identity and behaviours in class and the larger community when communicating digitally. Administrator Reflection: What are some of the measures that your program has in place to ensure safe and appropriate use of technology? Instructor Reflection: How can you deal with inappropriate comments online? How is this the same or different from what you might do in class? Learner task: Identify some of the strategies you can use when participating in class forums to write or respond to a comment with which you agree or disagree. ☐ I know how to find and use safe and appropriate resources on the Internet. ☐ I can decide which tool is appropriate and safe to use when communicating in class and in online communities. PI 2.2. Learners demonstrate safe use of technology in legal and ethical ways. Modeling safe and appropriate use of websites and digital content can help learners with what to look for and be aware of. Learners should understand how to keep their devices and themselves safe online. They should be able to identify and discuss legal and illegal downloads and fraudulent online content that includes phishing and other scams. Learners should respect the privacy of others. a. Set the browser to “safe search” settings and identify insecure websites (e.g., http rather than https). Identify and use online resources that are safe. b. Identify Creative Commons labels and use Creative Commons search terms and settings to download legally usable material and add author information as required. c. Respect the privacy of others when uploading material online. Administrator Reflection: Are there policies in place to deal with violations of privacy in your program? Instructor Reflection: How can you incorporate the skills of safe browsing and downloading legally into what you teach in class? What can you do to discourage violations of privacy in an alwaysconnected world?
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