Ethics
Apply professional and ethical standards (e.g., accessibility, diversity, copyright) to all aspects of teaching and learning.
Artifacts
Professional Ethics Scenario - Video Presentation
This Professional Ethics Scenario was created to help learners recognize and address breaches of workplace privacy and personal boundaries. The scenario follows an employee who requests confidentiality about her pregnancy, while a manager repeatedly shares information and makes inappropriate comments.
Viewers observe the interactions, reflect on ethical considerations, and are guided through alternative approaches, such as private acknowledgement, respectful communication, and sensitivity training. By presenting a realistic workplace situation, the video encourages learners to apply professional ethics principles and consider practical strategies for maintaining trust and personal integrity.
Netiquette for Instructional Designers
The Netiquette for Instructional Designers website was created to provide guidance for instructional designers regarding professional and respectful digital communication, emphasizing the importance of netiquette in learning environments. The site outlines best practices for clear, concise communication, respecting diverse perspectives, ensuring accessibility, and fostering constructive feedback.
By presenting practical strategies and real-world examples, the website helps instructional designers create supportive, inclusive, and effective digital learning experiences. It reinforces the role of netiquette in shaping positive interactions between educators, learners, and peers, promoting collaboration and professional communication across online platforms.
Copyright and Fair Use
This Copyright and Fair Use interactive scavenger hunt was developed to help instructional designers explore key concepts related to copyright, fair use, creative commons, and public domain resources. Participants navigate curated online materials to answer guided questions, deepening their understanding of how to responsibly use, adapt, and share content when designing educational materials.
By combining research, reflection, and practical application, the activity reinforces legal and ethical considerations in instructional design, supporting informed decision-making and promoting the creation of compliant, high-quality educational content.