Responses to Comments

Hey Girls thanks for the great comments!
Jess I think talking with the students and asking how they would feel if someone erased their name and handed in their work is a good example and would help students to understand why they need to credit their sources.
Kristi, I think working with the students to come up with a 'rule book' is a great way to get students involved and really make them think about their actions.
Thanks again for your comments!
Jenn

Comments on CyberEthics

The Internet has allowed access to information that was previously unavailable to us. With sites such as Google, dogpile, and askjeeves one can find just about anything on-line. This widespread access has brought with it issues dealing with limits. Many people do not see a problem with copying information from a website and not crediting the source.

In her article "CyberEthics: The New Frontier" Janna J. Baum provides suggestions for teachers to use when teaching students to be responsible when on-line. These suggestions include: Initiating a CyberEthics curriculum, Teaching students about CyberEthics in the classroom, Using the Internet as a tool when teaching CyberEthics, Creating an acceptable use policy, and Having students pledge to be responsible and honest when on-line.

By following Baum's tips teachers can guide their students and help to establish a line for acceptable Internet use.

Comments by Jennifer Guterson

Question for Comments: What are some techniques you believe would be effective when teaching students to be responsible when they are on-line?

For more information try these sites:

• Rules in Cyberspace This site provides information for teachers and is student friendly too!


• Cyberethics for Teachers This site provides a lesson plan to teach students about cyber crime.


• Resources for CyberEthics This site contains many links for more information.