Internet Use
Copyright Guidelines
What can you legally copy and what is illegal?
If you buy a Mountain Dew and give it to a friend, they have your permission to have it. But if someone took your pop and gave it to one of their friends, they didn't have your permission to have the Dew. The thief's friend thinks he got a pop free and clear, but in reality he has your stolen pop. That doesn't seem fair.
Instead of buying your favorite game, you download a free copy from the internet. The site says it's free, but is it theirs to give away? If they stole it from the author, that does not seem fair either.
Take a look at the guidelines chart to see what is acceptable and what is illegal.
Take the poll below.
If you buy a Mountain Dew and give it to a friend, they have your permission to have it. But if someone took your pop and gave it to one of their friends, they didn't have your permission to have the Dew. The thief's friend thinks he got a pop free and clear, but in reality he has your stolen pop. That doesn't seem fair.
Instead of buying your favorite game, you download a free copy from the internet. The site says it's free, but is it theirs to give away? If they stole it from the author, that does not seem fair either.
Take a look at the guidelines chart to see what is acceptable and what is illegal.
Take the poll below.
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There are a number of misconceptions concerning copyrighted material and what material you can use and reproduce. Read the article, "10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained" by Brad Templeton. How many myths were busted for you? Are any of the myths things you thought were legal to do?
Now let's try to solve the situations. You will need to download and print off the answer sheet. Using the website, "Are You a Good Cybercitizen?", read the scenarios given. Click "GO" and answer the question. Circle your answer on the answer sheet a give a reason for your answer.
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A Matter of Ethics Lesson Plan
Solve the Situation- Internet Use
Learners
Diesel Technology students. Many of these students have limited experience in computer usage. The lesson is basic review or initial instruction.
Standards
Technology Standards 5.1
TDL Career Cluster, Essential Knowledge and Skills,ESS08.01.05
Setting
Students will require a computer with internet access and a printer. Time required would be 1 class period.
Lesson
The lesson is presented in a web page format and begins with an analogy. Students will answer 2 poll questions to see what other classmates think. They will then read the article,”10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained”. Students will solve a set of situations involving copyrights and ethics. The instructor will act as a “guide on the side”.
Assessment
Students will demonstrate understanding by completing the accompanying worksheet. Answers to the online questions are recorded as well as a reason for the chosen answer.
Learners
Diesel Technology students. Many of these students have limited experience in computer usage. The lesson is basic review or initial instruction.
Standards
Technology Standards 5.1
TDL Career Cluster, Essential Knowledge and Skills,ESS08.01.05
Setting
Students will require a computer with internet access and a printer. Time required would be 1 class period.
Lesson
The lesson is presented in a web page format and begins with an analogy. Students will answer 2 poll questions to see what other classmates think. They will then read the article,”10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained”. Students will solve a set of situations involving copyrights and ethics. The instructor will act as a “guide on the side”.
Assessment
Students will demonstrate understanding by completing the accompanying worksheet. Answers to the online questions are recorded as well as a reason for the chosen answer.