Creating Responsible Digital Content
Students will learn principles of ethical content creation, digital citizenship, and copyright.
Key Questions
- How does understanding copyright law influence the creation of original digital content?
- Justify the importance of digital etiquette in online interactions.
- Design a public service announcement promoting responsible social media use.
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