Promote and model digital citizenship and Christian discipleship within the context of the digital age.
Too often a digital screen becomes a anonymity shield for cruel behavior and relational aggression. Yet, more and more screen time is connecting time. My heart beats to see learners meet the challenges of this world has whole hearted people. A digital life serves up a great opportunity for discipleship and a great opportunity for fractured individuals to wound each other. There is a new etiquette and a new empathy to be developed and instilled so that Christian men and women can navigate their digital world in a healthy way.
Artifacts:
Level 1: Knowledge of current research
- In this video I describe and reflect on the AECT code of ethics. These are guidelines that define appropriate behavior in educational settings. The code covers relationships in three domains: the individual, society, and the professional community. This artifact demonstrates a growing understanding of professional standards of ethics that inform digital citizenship.
- This document is a initial reflect on core questions raised by this standard. Namely, what does it mean to be a disciple and how does the digital age provide opportunities and challenges for discipleship? This artifact is included as it demonstrates not only prior knowledge but initial research and use of technology within the realm of digital citizenship. Reflection on Digital Age Discipleship
- This artifact is an evaluation of a report written by Michelle Green in which a definition of Digital Citizenship is developed. New terms can be used, especially in digital media, in confusing ways as the collective mind tries out nuances that will eventually come define the term or not. This document shows my own contribution to that discussion after the influence of Ms. Green. Evaluation of Citizenship Philosophy
Level 2: Application
- The lesson plan attached is created for a high school classroom to investigate the relationship between the Ten Commandments and the digital age. Its a three to four day examination of what it means to be a Christian in the digital age and the role our faith can and should play in every aspect of our life. The Ten Commandments Go Digital
- One of the challenges for missionaries is accessing relevant and plentiful spiritual development opportunities. The digital age has drastically changed the lives of most missionaries who can communicate with home more easily. However, the offering of true spiritual community online is greatly lacking. This artifact is a proposal for an online, asynchronous, bible study community specifically for missionaries. Digital Ministry Plan
- It was my great honor to teach a senior level theology class while teaching in the US. This artifact is the lesson plans for the entire semester. Because I was teaching digital aged students, all of our lessons included digital components so that teaching, modeling, and using digital elements were woven into each unit. Ethics lesson plans
Level 3: Research, innovation, leadership
- I created a cheat-sheet of sorts for teachers regarding copyright laws. The legalese of educational law is often so convoluted it is difficult to understand what boundaries are bing created. This artifact helps teachers to know what laws apply to them in using materials for the classroom. This artifact is a level three demonstration of leadership in my ministry because it goes beyond my own application to helping others to apply best practices. Copyright Laws for Teachers
- For so many, the connection of faith to the digital world remains unrealized. This video offers any teacher, parent, or church worker three ways to view digital ministry. It is only a brief introduction aimed at starting deeper conversations about the topic but demonstrates leadership in the area of promoting and modeling digital citizenship.
Elaine Filter 