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Tech in Ctrl: Ethics/copyright: What's Mine Isn't (Necessarily) Yours
Sharing, reusing, or copying content is so easy that rarely do we pause to think about its original source. This lesson plan will give students the tools to navigate this often-complicated world of digital media and mass information by...
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Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
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National Conference of State Legislatures: Computer Crime Statutes
This resource contains a listing by state of laws concerning computer hacking and unauthorized access.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Computer Citizenship
An in-depth article on Computer/Internet ethics. Includes personal property, copyright, plagiarism, respect, and protecting yourself and others. Also includes examples for class discussion questions.
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Brad Templeton: A Brief Intro to Copyright
This personal site provides an article on the copyright issues. Includes the basics, creative work, making copies, commerce, fair use/fair dealing, and some legal basics.
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Brad Templeton: 10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained
This personal site from Brad Templeton provides an article on copyright myths with explanations of the USENET/Internet.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]
Learners learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software: M1: L2: Ethical and Efficient Use of Computers
In Module 1 Lesson 2 of this course, students are introduced to issues related to copyright, public domain, and licensing agreements. They will also learn about industry certification for this course on spreadsheet applications.