Guideline in Ethics in Digital Education - University of Cebu

University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue College of Teacher Education PACUCOA Level III Accredited 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024 Guideline In Ethics In Digital Education Course: PC 213...

University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue College of Teacher Education PACUCOA Level III Accredited 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024 Guideline In Ethics In Digital Education Course: PC 213 By: Prescious Bona Charissa A. Camay To consistently fostering an authentic, purposeful, and pleasant online persona, one can essentially establish with the help of a self-presentation guide. What should you do? ✓ Rule #1: Know Your Purpose and Audience - Define your purpose, set clear goals, understand your audience, choose appropriate platforms and content style, adapt topics, and regularly re- evaluate your online presence. ✓ Rule #2: Publish Quality Content with A Cause - Avoid constant posting pressure, share high-quality, purposeful material that supports your objectives and benefits others. ✓ Rule #3: Protect Your Privacy - Safeguard your privacy, limit personal information sharing, use strong passwords, regularly review and adjust privacy settings on all online platforms. ✓ Rule #4: Respect Others - Respect others online by using gentle language and being empathetic to consider their feelings before posting or commenting. ✓ Rule #5: Be Mindful - Maintain a responsible digital presence by considering before posting, avoiding harmful content, regularly reviewing and updating your online profiles. ✓ Rule #6: Practice Good Netiquette - Good netiquette involves clear communication, respectful disagreement, and avoiding cyberbullying, promoting respectful interactions to avoid personal attacks and maintain a positive online presence. ✓ Rule #7: Engage Positively - Maintain positive engagement by responding respectfully and avoiding negativity in conversations, even if disagreements arise. ✓ Rule #8: Adapt And Stay Up to Date - Maintain a fresh online presence by following influencers, staying updated, balancing authenticity with relevance, and aligning goals with personal or professional growth. There is a few important "don'ts" to remember while creating an online presence to prevent miscommunications, safeguard your reputation, and guarantee a favorable impression. What should you not do? ✓ Rule #1: Avoid Oversharing Personal Information - Decide in advance how much of your life you wish to share, create boundaries for sharing, and refrain from oversharing sensitive personal information such as your home address, phone number, or financial information. ✓ Rule #2: Refrain from Negative or Toxic Conduct - Avoid online arguments and handle disagreements diplomatically or offline. Ignore haters and trolls, disengage or block when necessary to maintain a professional image. ✓ Rule #3: Using Improper Words and Images - Retain a professional demeanor and refrain from distributing unprofessional content or using improper language. ✓ Rule #4: Disseminating False Information - Be careful about what you share and make sure it's accurate. ✓ Rule #5: Publishing Content that is Compromising or Explicit - Potentially serious consequences, such as legal problems and reputational harm, may result from this. ✓ Rule #6: Avoid Acting Out of Impulse - Posting emotionally can lead to regret or misinterpretation. Pause and consider the content, considering how it might impact your online image. ✓ Rule #7: Never Disregard Originality or Copyright. - To preserve credibility and prevent copyright infringement, properly credit sources and refrain from copying content. In your work, emphasize uniqueness and originality. Plagiarism can lead to academic dishonesty, trust breach, reputational harm, legal issues, and potential punishments. To prevent it, use citations, paraphrase, and proofread carefully. How to avoid plagiarism? Rule #1: Understand Plagiarism - Copying text without properly citing it, paraphrasing ideas without giving credit, reusing work without giving credit, and unintentional plagiarism—where citation standards are misunderstood—are all considered forms of plagiarism. Rule #2: Always Cite Sources - Use proper citation style, which includes quotation marks for direct quotes, a bibliography or reference list, and in-text citations. Rule #3: Research - Effective research involves taking thorough notes, paraphrasing data, and avoiding unintentional plagiarism by not copying and pasting. Rule #4: Write Ethically - Generate innovative ideas, evaluate data, maintain academic integrity by drawing conclusions, and recreating concepts in one's own words, while ensuring proper credit is given. Rule #5: Use Plagiarism Checker - Proofread carefully to ensure accuracy and utilize plagiarism detection software to look for possible problems. In the digital realm, responsibility is essential for fostering positive relationships, reputation, and trust as well as for minimizing miscommunications, leading by example, restricting toxic behavior, and promoting ethical digital spaces. To God Be the Highest Glory!