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Link contributed by Alisa Bagrii.
Anarchy and the Internet HTML
PDF
Correspondence with someone whose insistence on freedom and anarchy on
the 'Net changed when his ideology was applied to his own information.
Bits of Morality PPT
PDF
Powerpoint file with overview of computer crime and ethical issues for
teachers and students. PDF has a brief description of the contents.
Excellent overview. With thanks to Alice Davies of Maryville University Online.
Full Disclosure HTML PDF
Should vulnerabilities be disclosed to the public or discussed first
with vendors?
Hackers are Enemies HTML
PDF
Don't believe people who make unauthorized access into a game.
Ignorance or Lies PDF
Challenging a famous hacker about the effects of intrusion.
Making Ethical Decisions HTML
PDF
How do adults and children learn to figure out what makes ethical sense
when confronted with complicated questions? This primer teaches
people simple principles for thinking about ethics.
Making Ethical Decisions:
Discussions for Children and Caregivers
HTML PDF
Exercises for children's discussions with parents, teachers and other caregivers.
Napster Cantata HTML
PDF
Wondering if you are doing the right thing by making copies of CDs,
records and DVDs? Here's some straight talk about intellectual
property theft.
On Our Jewish Values HTML PDF
Our beloved Rabbi asked us to comment on our hopes and values. Here's our answer from April 2023.
Resources to Help Detect, Prevent and Avoid Classroom Plagiarism for Teachers and Students. Link contributed by Ryan Kelly
Questions for Parents and Children HTML
PDF
Rather than trying to force rigid rules devoid of reason on young people,
perhaps parents can think about the issue and engage in constructive
dialog with their own children to build a shared moral framework. These
questions may also be useful in classroom discussion. Parents, teachers,
and students should feel free to use and adapt them to their own purposes.
Seven Reasons Not to Steal Software, Music, Games, or Videos HTML
PDF
Classic excuses for theft often used by thieves and some snappy (actually,
pretty offensive) responses to shock kids out of their happy acceptance
of criminal propaganda. This is not your usual namby-pamby adult-to-child
condescension: it's a slap in the face.
Link contributed by Kate Mitchell. Tools for supporting diversity & anti-racism, environmentalism & sustainability, LGBTQ & gender equality, politics & government, sexual health & safety, and social-justice movements.
Totem and Taboo in Cyberspace: Integrating Technology into our
Moral Universe HTML
PDF
This is a more serious paper for adults (although kids are welcome
to read it too) explaining the importance of establishing normative
values to govern the use of computers and communication technology.
Why Kids Shouldn't Be Criminal Hackers HTML
PDF
For children, teachers and parents who are interested in understanding
how criminal hackers are lying to kids by claiming their illegal activities
are harmless.
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