Computer Ethics Etiquette & Safety

Description:

"The world is wired." Simple, true, and-like so much in life that is simple and true-full of complexity. With a light touch firmly grounded in reality, this book takes on two important issues of Information Age ethics and safety: the lack of tangible feedback and the perception of invisibility. The author integrates basic behavioral theory with the social forces that information and communication technologies stimulate. She then details eight decision-making strategies to encourage ethical, safe, and courteous conduct among young adults using these technologies. Each of the curriculum's 14 short units includes two to four unique classroom activities-34 in all  that provide teachers with tools to guide their students to use technology ethically, safely, and appropriately. It's a whole new (wired) world, and this text offers simple guidelines for empowering students to embrace its challenges and opportunities with honor and respect.

Five Great Reasons for Every Middle and High School Teacher and Librarian to Have This Book

Contains a complete curriculum that can be delivered sequentially or in any order to take advantage of ?teachable moments?

Deals with issues that technology-using students confront daily in a manner that is both entertaining and positive

Deconstructs misunderstanding about ethics and computer technology

Capitalizes on the author's extensive legal and policy expertise in using the Internet in schools

Includes a companion Web site for sharing newly developed learning activities

Features:

Suitable for compute beginners

Provides specific ideas and activities for integrating technology into the K-8 classroom

Contains a complete curriculum units

Includes materials useful for higher-education courses, inservice workshops, and other teacher training

Focuses on using telecommunications within a curriculum

Target Audience:

Computer teachers in schools and discerning parents.