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Share a time when you or someone you know was the recipient of an inappropriate use of digital media or when you might have used digital media in an inappropriate manner. How did this make you or others feel? What might have been done differently?
As a teacher, there have unfortunately been multiple situations where digital media was used inappropriately and it was very hurtful. In one instance, offensive words were used to describe someone online, and in another instance, private information was being shared that should never have been shared. It makes me feel so sad when I learn of situations like this, but also I feel disappointed -- disappointed in the poor choices made by the student, but also disappointment in myself like maybe I could have done more to teach them what to do and not do online. I actually changed some of my computer class curriculum to better address cyberbullying to 1.) hopefully help stop it from being an issue and 2.) help students know they can come to me if they need to talk.
In terms of being on my own social media, I have had to unfriend or unfollow people because the things they post make me feel uncomfortable and uneasy. Everyone has the right to their opinion, but I won't tolerate spreading lies or hate.
-Kristen Burghorn
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