Vocabulary
- Digital Ethics: A set of principles governing responsible behavior in the digital world, ensuring respect, privacy, and fairness when sharing content.
Objective
- Students will explore ethical considerations in sharing digital content on the ReelTime yearbook platform.
- They will create a video discussing how to maintain ethical standards while fostering a positive digital community.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
Sharing videos on a platform like ReelTime comes with responsibilities. Ethical content sharing ensures that everyone feels respected and valued.
Key Principles of Digital Ethics:
- Respect Privacy: Only share content of others with their consent.
- Avoid Harm: Do not post or share content that could be hurtful or offensive.
- Maintain Accuracy: Represent events and individuals truthfully.
- Foster Positivity: Encourage constructive interactions and support others’ contributions.
Example:
Before sharing a video of a school event, make sure everyone featured is comfortable being included.
2. Your Task
Create a 1–2 minute video for the ReelTime platform that explains the importance of ethical behavior when sharing content. Include:
- Tips for maintaining privacy and respect.
- Examples of ethical challenges and how to address them.
- Encouragement to contribute positively to the yearbook community.
Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “Sharing with Integrity: [Your Name].”
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Reflect on digital ethics:
- Think about your own experiences with sharing content online.
- Plan your video:
- Write a brief script outlining key points and examples.
- Film your video:
- Speak directly to the camera or use visuals and voiceover to deliver your message.
- Edit and finalize:
- Make your video clear and engaging. Add captions or titles if helpful.
- Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.
4. Reflection Questions
After completing your video, write responses to these questions:
- Why is it important to consider ethics when sharing digital content?
- What challenges might arise when creating or sharing content for ReelTime?
- How can you personally promote a positive and ethical digital environment?
