Code of Ethics For Instructors and Online Students

What is a Code of Ethics? “The principles of conduct governing an individual or

group; professional conduct.”*To help you better understand visit the code of ethics.gov

site*

http://www.education.gov.mt/ministry/doc/code_of_ethics.htm

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Code of Ethics for Instructors

• State and Explain objectives and clear directions:

– Attendance policies– Grading assignments– Projects– Rubrics– Deadlines– Rights to privacy– Student behavior– Rules

Model & Samples• Always model great behavior and

conduct within the course– The instructor is always a mentor

• Always show samples of work from previous students or teacher made samples– It is very important for students to have a

guide to avoid frustration and confusion

ConduciveEnvironment

• Welcome all students and help them feel comfortable by using intro- ductory activities• Demonstrate sensitivity to all cultural differences, opinions and personalities• Present credentials

Always Keep it Current

• Projects• Creativity• Rewards• Technology• Course content needs to go along

with the intellectual property rights and fair use procedures– Update constantly in all these categories

Code of Ethics forOnline Students

• Respect• Discuss• Interact• Discipline• Organization• Responsibility• Present• Credit

Respect &

Discuss

• Respect other students’ and teachers’ opinions,

ideas and privacy• Discuss course content

and course work with students and teachers to get feedback and

ideas

•Interact•Interact with other students and the instructor to help build a positive learning environment•Build online relationships to help with feedback and comprehension

•Discipline•Self reflect on work •Make sure enough time is set aside to do coursework and in a timely manner

•Organize•All work should be organized to ensure legible and good quality work

• Responsibility– Be responsible enough to:

• Report any bullying• Technology problems• Ask for clarification• Implement the correct learning tools

• Present– Present your ideas and coursework with clarity and class

• Credit– Give credit where credit is due– Do NOT claim someone else’s work as your own– Site all references and resources

References• Anderson, T. (2005). Design-based

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• Caspi, A., & Gorsky, P. (2006) Distance Education Students’ Dialogic Behavior. Studies in Higher Education, 31(6), 735-752.

• Ethics. (2010). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethics

• Gardner, H. (2006). Five Minds for the Future. Boston: Harvard School of Business Publishing.

• Guide to Teaching Online Courses.(2002-2006). National Education Association. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/technology/onlinecourseguide.html

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