CyBer+EthICs



Not many of us think about Cyber Ethics unless the teacher mentions it in ICT class or any other. Do many of you know what it is?

Well let me tell you it's actually an important part of using the internet, a code of conduct an acceptable behavior on the Internet. It is very much the same as acceptable behavior in everyday life and in our community. That also means that we are responsible of what we say or write on MSN or any of the Social Network sites.

Unfortunately in some cases it can lead to **Cyber Bullying** . We can discuss this issue further and check out websites that can help us understand safe practices.

The other form is **Copy Right laws.**  Not many teachers accept work that is copied and pasted no matter how tempting it is to copy information from the Internet into your schoolwork, and to present it as your own work. Besides thats not Cool, it's dishonest and illegal. Without acknowledgment the resource you are breaking the law.

The Internet is the world's largest library. You can find information on almost any subject from science, math and technology to language, art, history, current events and more. When you use information, photos, podcast,video and other materials that you find on the Internet in your work or research projects, make sure that you identify the sources of the information through a bibliography or footnote, just as you would if you used books in our school library(RSC) to get the information.

Music, Videos,Games can also be shared and are also liable under the copy right laws. So be aware of them when using them in your Power Point, Podcast, Movie, and Animation. There are safe legal websites that teaches us to appreciate music for our listening pleasure or Sound FX that can be used. **So stay Alert and Do the right thing!**

Most us like **Chatting**  on line and ** Sharing Photos with friends **, however this is also an area that You and your parents should discuss. As this can open a Huge can of worms

We can discuss this in a future forum. Luv 2 hear from U. Post a msg on my Discussion page. iMacG These website are basic but have all the information you needed if you are ever in doubt with cyberbullying. Always tell an Adult!! [] [|http://www.cyberbullying.info/] [|www.cyberbully.org] [|www.bullypolice.org] [|www.kidshealth.com] [|www.beatbullying.org] [|www.safeyouth.org/scripts/topics/bullying.asp]