CyberEthics

Description:

Most people learn traditional standards of behaviour and respect for others by the time they are teenagers - but many dont realise that those rules are just as valid in cyberspace. This programme helps students take the high road on the information superhighway and avoid the temptations of the fast lane, pointing the way toward an ethically sound Internet presence and lifestyle. Guidelines for the use of intellectual property are featured, with emphasis on the consequenced of illegal downloading, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Pornography, gaming sites, chat rooms, and online social networks are also discussed, helping viewers steer clear of antisocial and abusive activities, especially cyber-bullying.