Creating a safe environment for using digital information and technology means to block offensive content that is not age-appropriate for viewers. In my classroom, I want my students to be able to use technology without the risk of coming across pornographic or heavy content that would make them feel uncomfortable, scared, or upset. It is my job to make sure I have a type of content block on all of the accessible technology so that my students can get the best use out of it and be as safe as possible. Kids are losing their innocent minds very quickly in this day and age with everything that is shown on TV, in the movies, and from other kids that are exposed too much. If I at least protect my students as I should, I can help out in that aspect and give them the freedom to explore the internet with all of the good things it has to offer.
Using technology and digital information legally means to respect the owners of different content and images by asking to use their work beforehand, read the terms and conditions of any photo-sharing sites or other sites where you can post information, and making sure to ask permission before downloading anything from websites. The internet can be full of traps and so I'm going to write a list of rules regarding what my students should do when using the internet. Some websites are illegal and can cause damage to individuals that are not being careful and reading the fine print available. If possible, I would like to install a spam blocker and a firewall such as a Mozilla advertisement blocker. I know many people that have tried downloading pictures and music from sketchy sites and ended up getting copyright lawsuits from the government that made them owe over a hundred thousand dollars. I want my students to have the privilege of accessing pictures and other content for projects, but I want them to know the rules and why they are needed before using the internet.
Internet ethics has to do with understanding the rules of using the internet wisely and effectively. Rules include not using the computer to harm others, not stealing information, not using copyrighted content with permission of the author, respect the privacy of others, and users are responsible for safeguarding their User ID's and passwords for all websites used. My students should know that the internet and computers can be extremely fun and educational but they also need to know that they can be unsafe if they don't follow the proper ethics. It's important to me as a teacher to help my students use computers in a safe manner so that they're not stealing, accidentally or on purpose, and they are respecting the content and users online. I want them to have the best experiences without getting into any type of trouble or causing damage. I want to establish the rules as soon as possible before I let them access any part of the internet so that they're knowledgeable about their surroundings in cyberspace.
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