Legal+and+Ethical+Issues

=__//**Legal and Ethical Issues - What you need to know!**//__ = = = =1. Copyright - The U.S. has copyright laws that protect the originator and creator of a piece of work including intellectual. With all of the new Web 2.0 applications has come a greater freedom and sharing of information. It is important that educators be familiar with the laws and the terminology related to copyright. =

3. Fair Use allows some copyrighted material to be used for educational purposes.
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6. Ask permission when needed.
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = =2. Social Networking - Internet based Web 2.0 tools have provided for an opportunity for Global Social Networking. While there are many educational values to social networking, there are some precautions as well. = = = ** What you should know: **

** Last year the Belton School District sent out a memo on social networking, specifically facebook. You should be taking these precautions: **

** 1. Create separate personal and professional accounts but be aware that the district may have access to your accounts even if you do not give them permission. **

** 2. We can educate students on appropriate use of social networking tools. **

** 3. Use social networking tools for educational purposes. Be a great role model. ** = =


= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =3. Youtube at School = [] = = = = ===Youtube can be a valuable tool. The Belton School District has taken steps to help teachers access videos that they know are appropriate and valuable for the students. Click on the link above and follow the directions. === = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =4. Acceptable Use Policies = = = =﻿The Belton School District provides an Acceptable Use Policy memo to all families when they enroll each year. The family may fill out one policy for the entire family rather than a form for each student. //**The student and guardians must read and sign the policy before the student will be allowed to have computer access.**// = = = =﻿The policy is a pledge that students will use the computers and the internet in a safe way. Appropriate student use of the computers is required for use of the computer lab. This includes any computers that may be in your classroom. A copy of the Acceptable use Policy is posted in the library lab as well as by the computers in the library itself. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Our ultimate goal is to provide a fun, educational and safe computer environment for our students. Please report any misuses or inappropriate computer behavior to the librarian or principal. Thank you for helping keep our school safe. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =5. Internet Safety = = = =<span style="background-color: #00ffff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">﻿It is the responsibility of parents and educators to teach appropriate use of the computers and internet safety. = = =