PC 213 Ethics in Digital Education

Course Information

• Course: PC 213
• University: University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue
• College: College of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Level: PACUCOA Level III
• Semester: 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024
• Topic: Guidelines for Ethics in Digital Education

Self-Presentation Guide (Online Presence)

• Rule #1: Know Your Purpose & Audience: Define purpose, set goals, understand audience, select appropriate platforms and content style, adapt topics, and regularly evaluate online presence.
• Rule #2: Publish Quality Content: Avoid excessive posting, share high-quality and purposeful material that benefits others.
• Rule #3: Protect Your Privacy: Safeguard privacy, limit personal information sharing, use strong passwords, regularly review and adjust privacy settings.
• Rule #4: Respect Others: Use respectful language, empathize with others' feelings before posting or commenting.
• Rule #5: Be Mindful: Maintain a responsible online presence, avoid harmful content, regularly review and update online profiles.

Good Netiquette

• Rule #6: Practice Good Netiquette: Communicate clearly, respectfully disagree, avoid cyberbullying, promote respectful interactions, maintain a positive online presence.
• Rule #7: Engage Positively: Respond respectfully to others, avoid negativity in conversations.
• Rule #8: Adapt and Stay Updated: Follow influencers, stay updated, consider authenticity and relevance in maintaining a fresh online presence, and align personal or professional goals.

What to Avoid

• Rule #1 (Avoid Oversharing): Limit sharing personal information, establish boundaries.
• Rule #2 (Refrain from Negative Conduct): Handle disagreements diplomatically; avoid online disagreements, negativity, or toxic conduct. Ignore trolls and haters.
• Rule #3 (Using Improper Words and Images): Maintain professional demeanor; avoid unprofessional content or language.
• Rule #4 (Disseminating False Information): Be careful about sharing information, make sure it's accurate.
• Rule #5 (Compromising/Explicit Content): Avoid potentially harmful content.
• Rule #6 (Avoid Acting on Impulse): Pause before posting; consider potential impact on online image.
• Rule #7 (Copyright and Originality): Properly credit sources, avoid copying content; emphasize uniqueness and originality.

Avoiding Plagiarism

• Rule #1: Understand Plagiarism: Copying, paraphrasing, reusing work without giving credit; unintended plagiarism (understanding standards).
• Rule #2: Always Cite Sources: Correctly cite quotes, use proper citation style (in-text, bibliography).
• Rule #3: Researching Effectively: Create notes, paraphrase data, avoid copying/pasting.
• Rule #4: Write Ethically: Generate unique ideas, evaluate data, use own words, maintain academic integrity.
• Rule #5: Using a Plagiarism Checker: Proofread carefully, use software to identify potential issues.

General Digital Responsibility

• Responsibility, positive relationships, reputation, trust, minimized miscommunication, promoting ethical digital spaces.