Digital Citizenship

Created By:Kelli StinsonJune 2011

Netiquette

• netiquette – noun the rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over computer networks, especially the internet

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• Network etiquette• Internet etiquette• Do’s and don’ts of network communication• Rules for appropriate behavior online• Been in use since at least 1983• Intended to make internet use pleasant for everyone

Rules for Netiquette• Remember the person reading what you post and

communicate is a real person with real feelings.• Follow the same behavior guidelines on the internet

that you would in real life.• Respect the time of other people who may be

reading your posts.• Respect yourself and your “appearance” online.• Share your knowledge with others.• Realize that you make mistakes so forgive the

mistakes of others.• Respect the privacy of others.

Copyright and Fair Use• copyright- the exclusive right to make copies, license, and

otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.: works granted such right by law on or after January 1, 1978, are protected for the lifetime of the author or creator and for a period of 50 years after his or her death.

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• fair use- provisions of the copyright law allow for limited copying or distribution of published works without the author's permission in some cases. Examples of fair use of copyrighted materials include quotation of excerpts in a review or critique, or copying of a small part of a work by a teacher or student to illustrate a lesson.

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• This right is subject to certain limitations found in sections 107 through 118 of the copyright law (title 17, U.S. Code). One of the more important limitations is the doctrine of “fair use.” The doctrine of fair use has developed through a substantial number of court decisions over the years and has been codified in section 107 of the copyright law.

• Section 107 contains a list of the various purposes for which the reproduction of a particular work may be considered fair, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Section 107 also sets out four factors to be considered in determining whether or not a particular use is fair:– The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of commercial

nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes – The nature of the copyrighted work – The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work

as a whole – The effect of the use upon the potential market for, or value of, the copyrighted work

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How do I, as an educator, know if my work is considered acceptable under the fair use provision of the Copyright Law?

• The guidelines and legal specifications are not precise when determining acceptable use or violation of the fair use provision of the copyright law.

• Typically, if the copy is made by a teacher or student for a lesson at a non-profit institution, the copy is more likely to be considered as fair use.

• Written material, graphics, images, and videos should be credited to their owner even in a work created for a lesson by a teacher or student.

Plagiarism

• plagiarism- the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.

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Possible Consequences of Plagiarism

• Failing grade of 0• Expulsion from school• Retraction of diploma• Loss of job• Lose of credibility

How to Avoid Plagiarism

• Use quotations• Paraphrase without the text as a guide• Examine your paraphrase with the original text to

verify no use of actual phrases or wording • Never fail to cite the sources from which the work

was retrieved

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Safety on the Web

• Threats to individuals online include– Bullying– Predators– Security (i.e. theft of identity)– Sexting

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• Ways to remain safe– Educate yourself and your children– Communicate with your children about the dangers– Monitor your children’s use of the web– Utilize tools that allow parents/teachers to block and limit use – Don’t share passwords– Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts

Safety on the Web

Safety on your Computer• Keep an up-to-date antivirus software on your

computer• Do not open email from unknown senders or familiar

senders if you are not expecting communication from them

• Treat instant messaging just as you would emails• Don’t allow the computer to store passwords• Always log out; do not just close the website

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• Delete history and temporary internet files• Do not enter private or sensitive information on a

public computer• Use a firewall• Be aware of internet scams• Avoid file sharing sites

Safety on your Computer