Ethical Use of Information and Technology

Should I share that unflattering photo of my friend on Facebook? Is it okay to download a song I don't have rights to? Is this news or just gossip? The online world constantly calls upon us to make ethical decisions like these.

Ten guidelines of computer ethics, online resources for teaching ethics and Internet safety, and eight tips for establishing a "culture of proper use" of technology in the classroom!

Hello! We, MAET Summer 2011 team Google Earthlings, welcome you to our website where we explore the key topics pertaining to social and ethical uses of technology. Technology Standards for School Administrators state that educational leaders must: A. ensure equity of access to technology resources that enable and empower all learners and educators.

After spending time viewing the effects of copyright laws, and the state of ethics in regards to technology in classroom my view has been altered. I learned that not only does ethics mean the way the students handle technology, it also means the way that technology is handled by students and teachers.

1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness6.

The Safe, Legal, and Ethical Use of Digital Information and Technology Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Monitoring of Students Safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology is possible when paired with balanced, responsible, and knowledgeable training. CIPA Requirements: * Enacted to address children's access to obscene or harmful internet content.