THE SAFE, LEGAL, AND

ETHICAL USES OF
DIGITAL INFORMATION
AND TECHNOLOGY
BY: EMILY QUACH
INTERNET
SAFETY
TIPS FOR TEACHERS: INTERNET SAFETY
FOR KIDS
Teach students about Internet safety and
the importance of NOT giving out personal
information on the web. Use the video on the
right to teach students about Internet Safety.

Monitor students when they are using the
web. Provide rules.

Evaluate websites before allowing students
to use them.

Click the button below to view more tips on
how to reduce the risks related to students
Internet use:
Click on the image below to
view a kid-friendly, YouTube
video on safe web use:
More
Tips
LEGAL &
ETHICAL USES
OF DIGITAL
INFORMATION
10 COMMANDMENTS OF COMPUTER
ETHICS
1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files.
4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper
compensation.
8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write or the system you
design.
10. Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration of and respect for your fellow
humans.
Source: Computer Ethics Institute Author: Dr. Ramon C. Barquin - See more at:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech055.shtml#sthash.4RKuVihX.dpuf
HOW TO USE DIGITAL INFORMATION
LEGALLY
Give credit to original creators: When you use other peoples work
(photos, words, music, etc.) without giving credit, you are plagiarizing and
are violating copyright laws.

Read copyright statements before using the digital information.

Ask for permission to use the authors work

Click the button below to view some Q&A games and learn more about
copyright laws and what is acceptable use of digital information. This is a
great resource to teach students about appropriate uses of online
resources.
Copyright:
Q&A
COPYRIGHT
&
FAIR USE
WANT TO USE AN IMAGE ONLINE?
Click on the
image to view a
video on legal
use of online
images.
COPYRIGHT & FAIR USE: TIPS FOR
EDUCATORS
As educators, we are allowed to use
and share parts of an original work
(from the web) as long as it is for
educational purposes. Click the
image on the right to view a video
about copyright and fair use for
teachers. Also click on the button
below to view a PDF file that
discusses the copyright and fair use
guidelines for teachers.
A LESSON ON FAIR USE
Click on the
image to view a
video on a lesson
that discusses
Fair Use in the
digital world.
RESOURC
ES
RESOURCES
Implementation guide on Internet safety:
http://www.netsmartz.org/Resources/ImplementationGuide
Internet safety pledges for students:
http://www.netsmartz.org/Resources/Pledges#36
A lesson plan on copyright: http://www.teachingcopyright.org/curriculum/hs
An official government website on copyright: http://www.copyright.gov/
A guide on copyright and use permissions for teachers:
https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/5800-permissions-guide-for-educators/view
Five simple tips for kids on Internet safety: http://www.childnet.com/young-
people/primary
Many tips for teachers about Internet safety:
http://www.webwise.ie/category/teachers/advice-teachers/