ED505-Kris Eason-Digital Citizenship Presentation

1. Implementing Computer Rules in the Classroom By: Kris Eason

2. 6 Rules for Computer Usage Use Netiquette Obey Copyright Laws Use Fair Use Guidelines Avoid Plagiarism Use Safety on the Web Use Safety on your Computer

3. Use Netiquette What is netiquette? (A.K.A. internet etiquette) The rules on how to properly interact and behave w/others on the internet. Why use netiquette? To help others understand what you are trying to convey, as you are using nonverbal communication.

4. NetiquetteRules • Use correct spelling/grammar. • Do NOTuse all capital letters. • Double check email addresses before sending. • Keep messages short and to the point. • Proofread all messages. • Respond to messages promptly. • Do not send out spam. • Be respectful and stay professional. • Understand messages can become permanent.

5. Obey Copyright Laws What is a Copyright? It protects and gives exclusive legal rights For an author/creator of a work to reproduce it (or give others permission to reproduce it). obey Copyright Laws Make sure all copyrighted materials are used correctly in The Classroom (according to fair Use Guidelines.

6. CopyrightableWorks Copyrightable works can include: • Dramatic works • Musical works • Literary works (e.g. computer software) • Artistic work • Pantomimes • Choreographic work • Motion pictures • Sound recordings • Other creative/intellectual works As you can see…many works can be copyrighted…so BE CAREFUL!

7. Use Fair Use Guidelines What is meant by the term “fair use?” Fair use allows certain people (e.g. educators) to use parts of copyrighted material.

8. Avoid Plagiarism What is plagiarism? • The stealing someone else’s work and passing it off as your on. • Not giving credit to a source from which you took information from.

9. Reason to Avoid Plagiarism Some reasons to avoid plagiarism include: • Fines • Failing a grade/course • Academic probation/suspension • Loosing your job • Lawsuit F

10. Use Safety on the Web Safety Tips: • Do not give out any personal information! • Always“log out” of public websites. • Do not give out any passwords! • Keep the computer updated (e.g. anti-virus software, firewalls). Stay SAFE!

11. Use Safety on the Computer • Use a strong, secure, and original password. • Never store your login information. • Lock the computer when not in use (e.g. set the lock screen). • Back up the computer on a daily basis.

12. References Council of Writing Program Administrators. (2003). Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices. Retrieved from http://www.princeton.edu/writing/university/resources/WPAPlagiarism.pdf Frank, M.C. (2007). Netiquette Rules for Electronic Communication. Retrieved from http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/frankm/573/netiquette.html Herman, J. (2012). 5 Rules for Staying Safe on the Internet. Retrieved from http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/computer-security/5-rules-for-staying-safe- on-the-internet-8521518 Myers, J. (2011). 10 Tips for Safe Computing. Retrieved from http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/10/29/10-tips-for-safe-computing/

13. References Roblyer, M.D. & Doering, A.H. (2013). Netiquette: Rules of Behavior on the Internet. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/netiquette-rules-behavior-internet/ U.S. Copyright Office. (2009). Copyright: Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians (Circular 21). Retrieved from http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ21.pdf U.S. Copyright Office. (2012). Copyright: Copyright Basics (Circular 1). Retrieved from http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf U.S. Copyright Office. (2012). Copyright: Fair Use. Retrieved from http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html