The Importance of…The Importance of…

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1) Copyright infringement statistics, by most standards, cite that almost 30 percent of software is pirated in the United States of America.

2) - 42% of kids have been bullied while online.

Based on various school surveys:

- 25% of kids have received mean or threatening e-mail or other messages.

3) About 40% of American’s 10 million games are addicted to online video games and other social networks.

What are the effects it has on digital citizens?

When abusing their privileges of using the computers responsibly,

one may… - Be billed or fined for unethical or illegal

use of information technology. - Be subject to loss of network and

computing privileges, dismissal, suspension, and/or legally prosecuted.

- Be jailed, or may be even deported, and face other legal penalties.

Misusing SOCIAL NETWORKS

*Examples…*

Such as:

How?How?• Threatening or harassing others (cyber

bullying)• Using IDs or passwords of others, disrupting

the network, destroying information, invading the privacy of others, and subscribing others to mailing lists or providing the e-mail addresses of others to bulk mailers without their approval.

• Forging the identity of a user or machine in an electronic communication or sending anonymous e-mail attempting to tamper with another user's electronic communications.

Other Unethical Usage of Technology:

• Bomb Threats and Hoaxes • Copyright Infringement• Software Piracy• Obscenity• Scams and Pyramid Schemes• Sound Recording Piracy

Each has its own

CONSENQUENCES!

What are the causes of these problems?

Although some people may think that doing what is not right and abusing

technology would bring them a better outcome; the cases in which some are

arrested for their acts and other punishments just proves that not being

digitally right and responsible will put them in a more difficult position in the end.

What exactly is being digitally right and

responsible?• It is when digital citizens are responsible for

using the facilities and technology in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.

• It is when one is able to distinguish between information that is useful and valuable, and understanding that it is essential to learn to handle to reject content that may be offensive and know the responsible and right way when confronted with unfamiliar/uncomfortable situations.

‘Scrutinizing’ the SituationScrutiny is a term often used as an act of a

careful examination or inquiry (often implying the search for a likely mistake or failure) – and this is very important for any

digital citizen to keep in mind whenever they come upon an unfamiliar situation

that may harm their computer networks.Scrutiny = Success

Solutions…• Parents and teachers should help the children to

make wise use of new information technologies and be accountable for safe and responsible online behavior.

• Learn to be able to notify parents or teachers if you come across anything online that makes you feel uncomfortable.

• Recommendations for disposition: Disciplinary- such as detention, suspension and even expulsion.

• Try not to reveal too much personal information about yourself.

Video on the importance of…

*Coming Soon!*

Digital Rights and Responsibilities

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