Citizenship in an e-World

Johnston Community School District

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Citizenship = Character

"Character is what you do when no one is watching."

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Digital Citizenship
the responsible use of technology, including ethics, etiquette, security and responsibility

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Establishing e-Habits
Why would people demonstrate less citizenship while using technology and online tools? Online, people can feel invisible and capable of doing things they normally wouldn't do in person or in public - things that they know might be wrong.
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Digital Ethics
1. Positively communicate, share and contribute to society 2. Use in a respectful manner 3. Use courteously in communication 4. Avoid harming others 5. Share network resources 6. Be honest and trustworthy 7. Honor property rights and copyrights 8. Give proper credit for intellectual property
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Digital Etiquette
Am I aware of others when I use technology? Or them of me? Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or protocol Users need to realize how their use of technology affects others.

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What do you think?

Should people answer a cell phone while having a face-to-face conversation with someone? Should students use text messaging to send messages during class?

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Digital Etiquette in Communication

Am I using technology appropriately when I communicate with others? Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information All users of digital technologies need to understand the rules and options when using digital communication.
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Digital Security
How do I protect my technology in a digital society? How do I protect myself? Digital Security (self-protection): taking necessary precautions to guarantee electronic digital safety and self safety All users of digital technologies need to understand and be able to protect themselves and equipment from harm.
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What do you think?

Is it OK for users to share usernames and passwords? What happens if security isnt adequate on a server?

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Digital Security in Commerce

Am I aware of the opportunities and problems associated with purchasing items using technology. Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods Users need to be more aware of how to purchase goods and services through digital formats.
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What do you think?

What safety precautions need to be in place when purchasing goods online?

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Digital Responsibility
When I use technology, am I being responsible? Digital Responsibility: electronic responsibility for actions and deeds which is either ethical or unethical All users of digital technologies need to be accountable for how they use digital technologies.
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What do you think?

What are some strategies that companies or schools can put in place to hold users accountable and responsible?

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Computer Crime

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Department of Justice categorizes computer crime in three ways:

1. The computer as a target - attacking the computers of others (spreading viruses is an example). 2. The computer as a weapon - using a computer to commit "traditional crime" that we see in the physical world (such as fraud or illegal gambling). 3. The computer as an accessory - using a computer as a "fancy filing cabinet" to store illegal or stolen information.
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Hackers
Hackers invade privacy Hackers destroy property" in the form of computer files or records Hackers injure other computer users by destroying information systems Hackers crash systems that cause them to malfunction and not work
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Pirates
Computer "Pirates" steal intellectual property Copyright violations have civil and criminal remedies
Sue for money to cover loss of sales Jail or fine paid to the government due to infringement for gain

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Copy/Paste Is it Plagiarism?
Plagiarism refers to the taking and using of someone else's words or ideas and passing them off as your own. It is dishonest, unethical and can be illegal.

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Copyright Laws
Music
30 seconds or 10% of song

Graphics
Clipart free sites; do not alter images

Audio
10% or 30 seconds

Text
10% of works; exact text in a project needs to be cited
See Brief Notes: Multimedia Copyright document (on website)

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Presentation Citation
Cyberethics for Teachers: A lesson plan outline. http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/lessonplan1.htm October 18, 2007. United States Department of Justice: Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section. http://www.cybercrime.gov/cyberethics.htm October 18, 2007. The Cyber Citizen Partnership. http://www.cybercitizenship.org/ October 18, 2007. Digital Citizenship. http://coe.ksu.edu/digitalcitizenship/index.htm October 18, 2007.

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