By: Amanda Helfrich, Scott Bracken, and Joseph Ferber

Social NetworkingDo not give out any personal information

without permissionDon’t put anything online that you don’t want

other people to see or hear

Acceptable Use PoliciesObey all of the laws and rules made by

parents and schoolsDon’t open emails if they are sent from

someone you don’t know or trustDon’t visit websites that contain

inappropriate content

NetiquetteUse good manners when communicating

online the same way you would if you were communicating face to face

Respect other people’s rights and their privacy

Students should use grammar that is appropriate for the situation

Netiquette Rules

Cyber BullyingDon’t ask people to do things that you

wouldn’t normally ask in personDon’t write rude or mean things about other

people on the internetReport any signs of cyber bullying, even if it

is not involving you, to a teacher or your parents

Cyber bullying is very serious and should not be taken lightly at all

Cyber Bullying Video

Student DataDirectory Information- information contained

in an education record that would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed

Directory information may be disclosed if directory information is defined, parents have the right to restrict disclosure, and the time to notify the district is known to parents

To post personal information that isn’t directory information, the school must obtain written and specific parental consent

Internet PrivacyUse hard to guess passwords and change

your passwords regularlyUse anti-virus software and firewalls to

protect your computer from anyone who might harm your computer or steal your personal information

Don’t use file sharing programsDo not give out any personal information

without permission

GenderFemales are less technologically savvy than

males They do not experiment with the same tinkering

of programs that boys do in the computer game culture. This is an experience that better prepares boys for designing software.

As teachers, we should focus on encouraging the tinkering of artistic and creative programs, use computers across the curriculum and respect multiple “points of entry” in the technology field.

Socio-economicRemember that not every student has a

computer at home with internet access. When giving homework assignments make

sure that each student has assess to any material needed.

It is important for students who do not have access to computers at home to still gain technological skills. Computer skills should be taught as objectives.

It is so important for teachers to get the technological skills needed to succeed, to students who do not have access to a computer at home.

RaceSome 54% of white students use the Internet

at home27% of African American students have

Internet access at homeAnd 26% of Hispanic students have internet

access in their homes. The racial divide is tied to boarder problems,

poverty, and even cultural reluctance.This creates incredible barriers for minority

students

Resource EquityStudents all have different resources

available to them at homeAt schools teachers need to make sure that

each child has the same ability to achieve using technology

Have equal resources available to each child

Teacher BiasMake sure tools that are being used in the

classroom actually enhance the activityEncourage everyone to value technological

fields as educational and career optionsUse a variety of tools to incorporate multiple

intelligences DO NOT ASSUME the level of a child’s

technology skills based on race, gender, or socio-economic situations

Legal Use of Digital Media

CopyrightCopyright gives protection to the expression

of ideas and the creators of the ideasThrough the use of copyright laws, people

will gain concepts of basic ingenuity and creativity

It is important for teachers to understand copyright legislation, and to always practice permission and attribution prior to using copyrighted materials

Fair UseTeachers and students can be pardoned from

copyright laws but only through fair useTeachers must use the four-factor test for

their work and the students’, even if the work is intended to stay in the classroom1.) Purpose of use2.) Nature of the work3.) Amount used4.) Effect on the market

Creative CommonsEstablished by Lawrence Lessig to create a

‘middle ground’ between the total control of media and the networks which share copyrighted works without safeguards

Creative Commons has a ‘some rights reserved’ policy which protects the rights of creators while allowing certain materials to be used for educational purposes

Conclusion When using technology in the classroom, it is

important for teachers to address legal, social, and ethical issues to create a better learning environment for their student. Ethical issues may, and most likely will, arise in the classroom, encompassing students with cyber bullying and internet privacy related issues on some social networks. Other students, however, may not have access to technology outside of the classroom. Therefore, it is necessary for teachers to give all students the tools which they need to be successful. Teachers should always consider the legal use of digital media, and whether or not it is in violation of copyright legislation as decided by the four-factor test. Overall, legal, social, and ethical issues should always be practiced by teachers in the classroom.

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