Digital education is based on:
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respecting authorship – acknowledging the author’s contribution through proper source citation (Council of Europe, 2016a, 2017);
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transparency – clearly communicating the sources and the process of creating content (Council of Europe, 2016a);
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openness – sharing knowledge with others while respecting authors’ rights and legal frameworks (Creative Commons; Council of Europe, 2016a).
According to the Council of Europe (2016a), ethics in education encompasses the principles of integrity, honesty, truthfulness, transparency, respect for others, trust, responsibility, and fairness.
When creating educational materials, educators often use images, texts, videos, or other resources. If someone else’s material is used, it is necessary to:
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check whether it is protected by copyright;
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respect the terms of use;
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clearly cite the source and the author.