ethical practice

example 1: ethical leadership statement

Description
I wrote a paper to explore who I am as an ethical instructional technology leader for a class in professional ethics in instructional technology (IT 595). 

Rationale
In writing this paper, I outline how I am committed to designing, developing, and supporting learning environments that are safe, ethical, and accessible for learners. I also discuss my beliefs and how I put them into daily practice. In addition, I demonstrate how I balance my beliefs and my commitment to continuing to be an ethical instructional technology leader in my future endeavors.

Alignment to Career Goals and Professional Standards
  • ISTE Standard 1: Visionary Leadership
  • ISTE Standard 5: Digital Citizenship
Creating an inclusive learning environment for learners is imperative, which is why I must strive to “model and promote strategies for achieving equitable access to digital tools and resources and technology-related best practices for all students and teachers” (ISTE, 2011, standard 5.a).

example 2: accessible media development reflection

Description
Also for IT 595, I wrote a reflection paper that described an accessible instructional media I developed, the tool I used for its development, and the accessible features I included.

Rationale
In the process of making my media accessible, I experienced quite a few design dilemmas, which I discussed as well as how they might influence my future practices as an ethical leader.

Alignment to Career Goals and Professional Standards
  • ISTE Standard 1: Visionary Leadership
  • ISTE Standard 5: Digital Citizenship
By experiencing firsthand the challenges in creating accessible media, I hope to “contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support a digital-age education for all students” - the key being all learners (ISTE, 2011, standard 1.a).

Supporting documents
Accessible instructional media video
Presentation slides
Reference
International Society for Technology in Education (2011). ISTE Standards for Coaches. Retrieved from www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards/standards-for-coaches