This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of ethical considerations related to privacy, data protection and intellectual property in micro-learning design and delivery. Strategies for promoting digital citizenship and responsible use of micro-learning environments will be explored. Additionally, learners will learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas and make informed decisions regarding ethical issues in micro-learning design.
The learning objectives which define the knowledge, skills and responsibilities acquired by the course participant/ you! / the learner by completing this unit are as follows:
- Ensure privacy and data protection measures are implemented in micro-learning design and delivery, adhering to relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Uphold intellectual property rights in micro-learning content creation, respecting copyright laws and acknowledging sources appropriately.
- Consider ethical implications of learning analytics usage in micro-learning, ensuring transparency and fairness in data collection and analysis
- Promote digital citizenship and responsible use of technology among learners, fostering awareness of online ethics and digital rights
Main ideas
- All organisations processing personal data of European citizens must comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) which sets out 7 principles to ensure privacy and data protection.
- There are a number of robust security measures which organisations can take to ensure the security of the data they store and process, such as end-to-end encryption and pseudonymisation.
- Digital Citizenship can be defined as “someone who, through the development of a broad range of competences, is able to actively, positively and responsibly engage in both on- and offline communities, whether local, national or global.”(Council of Europe, 2022)
- VET Practitioners can engage their learners in activities to help develop the necessary competencies required for safe and responsible use of digital technology.
Course Features
- Lectures 9
- Quizzes 3
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 9 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Section A: Privacy, Data Protection and Secure Data Storage in Micro-Learning3
- Section B: Intellectual Rights, Copyright Law and Learning Analytics in Micro-learning4
- Section C: Promoting Digital Citizenship and Responsible Use of Technology3
- Section “To learn out more”2
