by Ladeedra Morris ED505- Technology & Education Summer 2011 Dr. B. Ray, instructor

 Netiquette  Copyright and Fair Use  Plagiarism  Safety on the Web  Safety on your Computer

 Netiquette stands for “network etiquette”  Remember that even though you are not physically speaking to someone, you still have to choose your words wisely. Everyone still deserves to be respected. Do not send information that you would be too afraid to say to ones face.  Rules in cyberspace differ from site to site. Make yourself aware of what is acceptable and not acceptable on each site.

 Avoid sending junk mail on a regular basis. So many people have other responsibilities besides being bombarded with mail of no value at that particular time.  Always check for spelling and grammar mistakes. Your words are a reflection of who you are, so make a conscious effort to look good.  Respect each other’s opinions in discussion groups. Agree to disagree and move forward.

 Copyright Creators of a brand or product have the right to exercise particular guidelines of allowing certain exposure of their material.  Fair Use Users are allowed to occupy or view a creator’s copyrighted material without their permission for a limited time.  Rule of Thumb: Make sure any information you browse is legal based on copyright and fair usage laws.

 Users wrongfully apply someone else’s thoughts or ideas in a work and accredit them as being their own.  Consequences of plagiarism are established in such settings as school and editorial positions. Some range from as low as receiving a failing grade in a class to being charged jail time, a fine of a certain amount of money, or both.  Review our plagiarism policy in our school handbook if you are unfamiliar with its rules.

 When providing personal information, only use websites that begin with “https” in the web bar.  Programs have been set throughout the school to protect our students from inappropriate sites and predators.  Only share information with those you trust. Once you have clicked the “send” or “submit” button, you cannot stop the transaction.

 We use products, such as Norton’s series of internet safety tools, to protect our computers from viruses and spam, and help avoid bothersome pop-ups and sneaky hackers.  Updates are made throughout each school year to protect our computers from the latest threats.  Create strong passwords to avoid hackers from invading your personal information.  Completely log-out of any programs you use each day before you leave, especially if you are anticipating a substitute teacher to take your place on the following day.  Always shut your computer down correctly and turn off the monitor.

 Netiquette-  Copyright and Fair Use-  Plagiarism-  Safety on your Computer-