By: Amanda Helfrich, Scott Bracken, and Joseph Ferber

Social Networking Do not give out any personal information without permission Don’t put anything online that you don’t want other people to see or hear

Acceptable Use Policies Obey all of the laws and rules made by parents and schools Don’t open s if they are sent from someone you don’t know or trust Don’t visit websites that contain inappropriate content

Netiquette Use 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 Bullying Don’t ask people to do things that you wouldn’t normally ask in person Don’t write rude or mean things about other people on the internet Report 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 Data Directory 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 Privacy Use hard to guess passwords and change your passwords regularly Use 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 programs Do not give out any personal information without permission

Gender Females 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-economic Remember 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.

Race Some 54% of white students use the Internet at home 27% of African American students have Internet access at home And 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 Equity Students all have different resources available to them at home At 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 Bias Make sure tools that are being used in the classroom actually enhance the activity Encourage everyone to value technological fields as educational and career options Use 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

Copyright Copyright gives protection to the expression of ideas and the creators of the ideas Through 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 Use Teachers and students can be pardoned from copyright laws but only through fair use Teachers must use the four-factor test for their work and the students’, even if the work is intended to stay in the classroom 1.) Purpose of use 2.) Nature of the work 3.) Amount used 4.) Effect on the market

Creative Commons Established 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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