14.0 Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues

Students must realize and plan for issues involving social, legal, and ethical issues in technology. This includes development of a classroom Acceptable Users Policy (AUP) and teaching students about copyright laws and regulations.

 

14.1 Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, fair-use guidelines, security and child protection.

            Students must be introduced to all rules and regulations regarding the internet and other means of technology.

            The above links will lead to various sites that discuss proper ethical practices.

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14.2 Ensure equal access to media and technology resources for all students

            Apple Valley Middle School is equipped with a computer lab consisting of 22 personal computers.

            All students at AVMS are familiar with the computer and the World Wide Web.  Most of the teachers reserve the computer lab at least once per month.

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14.3 Social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology use (Demonstrate knowledge and integration of network security and Acceptable Use Policy into teaching).

            Students must understand that the internet is a helpful tool if used properly.  It can also be very harmful if used improperly.

            The above link leads to a site that lists the various "sins of the internet."  It is very helpful when teaching the students the "do's and dont's" of internet use.

 

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