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Digital ethics and legal issues - Coggle Diagram
Digital ethics and legal issues
Digital citizenship
Misuse of emerging technologies
Illegal downloads
Mobile phone use during class
Gaming and inappropriate use during class
Intimidating or threatening behaviour
Plagiarism
Standards for students
They must grasp the ethical, cultural and societal issues in ICT use
They must use digital resources, information and software responsibly
They must approach digital applications with a positive attitude in pursuit of lifelong learning and productivity
Defined as
Ethical behaviour with respect to technology use (Ribble et al., 2004)
Behaviour that encompasses digital citizenship
Commerce
Create whole-class discussion on the use of ICT in the consumer market
Educate students on the perils of identity theft and how they can protect themselves
Responsibility
Create discussions informing students on the possibility of their material being downloaded without permission
Target discussion on students perceptions of ethical/unethical technology use
Open dialogue regarding copyright laws and fair use
Access
Identify special needs students and find ways to accommodate them (e.g. Assistive technologies).
Create time for learners to use school technology to work on assignments
Group students that have significant access to technology with those that have limited access to digital resources
Rights
Learn from faculty members and through professional development students digital rights
Outline distinctions in using ICT in school and outside of school
Education
Plan lessons that encourage the use of digital technology through researching, storing and sharing information responsibly
Encourage to use online services resourcefully; through accessing online tutorials and discussion boards
Safety
Inform students on the physical effects of certain ICT use
Encourage students to research and describe how technology can be used safely
Communication
Encourage the use of digital technology for communication, but correct students for failing to use it appropriately
Use mobile devices (e.g. Smartphones) only for research purposes and information access
Security
Research what your school does for protection from hackers and possible outside harm
Teach students how to backup data and protect their equipment from damage
Teach students how to conduct virus checks using approved software
Etiquette
Modelling ethical use of ICT leads to practicing ethical use of ICT
Follow school policies regarding appropriate ICT use
Law