I have used MS Word since I can remember for all word processed documents in the computer. I remember that there was a program called Word Perfect but as you can imagine that was a very long time ago. Since returning to school all assignments requiring written work must be turned in by using the MS Word program and certain formatting must be used as well such as Times New Roman with a 12 point font and double spaces. I have used this format for many years now and I never deviate from it. Most of the teachers that I have had in my recent semesters also use the same MS Word program and format for their syllabus and pacing schedule for the class. I particularly like the feature that teachers use when grading a research paper where they add comments in different areas on the paper by using the program, this makes it easier to read and understand their comments, rather than their actual hand writing.

                Copyright and fair use of materials in an educational environment in my experience should  be allowable as it is being used for the purposes of education. I understand that there laws where making a copy of an entire text is illegal because the publisher requires that the textbook be purchased for its educational use and not reproduced. As to fair use the guidelines clearly allow the use of the materials for non-profit use such as education. In my experience all material should be treated as copyrighted material. As a teacher I would abide by the copyright and fair use laws and educate my students about these laws. It is always possible to create your own instructional materials on the same subject such as there are thousands of books on the same subject. I would stress to my students to be original and creative when expressing their own thoughts as they own their thoughts. I would also explain to students how important it is to give credit in form of reference when using someone else’s words.

                One issue that needs to be addressed the lack of technology in underdeveloped and poorer areas. A solution to this problem would be using community resources and assistance from community business to provide adequate resources for the use of computers and internet. For example, Comcast has a program for families whose children qualify for free lunch can subscribe to Comcast internet service at a reduced cost. Also an offer for a refurbished computer for $149, is provided when you sign up for the internet service.  Cyber bulling is a serious issue in today’s technological age, as students are very involved in social media. There should be a Cyber police force that monitors language that suggests bullying a software program that can detect this type of behavior just like we presently monitor for child pornography and internet predators. As a society we should implement some laws concerning bullying that carry some serious consequences as does hazing and other negative behavior since they have both resulted in the death of many students. Lastly, privacy is also a great concern as there are strict laws regarding privacy that are not always followed. I propose that a better understanding of privacy laws regarding social media be explained to students in a manner that is comprehended with examples as to what are considered actual violations and what is borderline as well as what it means to uphold the privacy laws.