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8th grade Idaho Student Information
Technology Standards
Sample Student Project
Code of Ethics for Using Technology
Instruction ideas:
 | Teacher led class discussion of ethics in technology |
| Students read news articles of actual students caught hacking:
Discussion of consequences and of damage and loss for others |
| Comparison to the Teacher Code of Ethics and similarities/differences to
technology |
| Discussion of copyright law and current controversy: resources and
curriculum materials at:
www.copyrightkids.org |
| Discuss a sample Code of Ethics and it's application to students:
www.computerlearning.org/RespCode.htm |
| Mini-lesson on good search techniques and review of search guidelines |
| Mini-lesson on the parts of an oral presentation and guidelines for visual
aides |
Focus Areas:
| Language Arts - Oral Speaking |
| Technology - Ethical use |
Project:
Your group will create your own Code of Ethics for using technology.
Steps:
- FIND EXAMPLES. Work in a group of 4 to find examples of "Ethical Codes" (Code of Ethics) for
using technology. Research using the internet. Find at least one example for
each person in your group.
- WRITE YOUR CODE. Have a group discussion about the examples you
found, and create your own code of ethics for your group.
- CREATE A WAY TO SHARE IT. Once you have created your code, pick a
way (using technology hardware and software) to share it with the class. Add
graphics, sounds or pictures that compliment your code. Be sure to
credit your sources (write it in your own words and list the websites of the 4
examples you found).
- MAKE COPIES for each member of your group, and one to turn in. Each
member of the group should show their commitment in some way (signatures,
etc.)
- PRESENT YOUR CODE to the class in your group. Assign each group
member a part of your presentation (introduction, explanation of sources used,
explanation of your code, etc.)
Tech Standards demonstrated:
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| Use developmentally appropriate and accurate technology terminology
(1.a.1) |
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| Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues when using technology,
information sources, and consequences of misuse. (2.a.2) |
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| Use formatting capabilities of technology for communicating and
illustrating (3.a.1) |
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| Publish and present information using technology tools. (3.a.3) |
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| Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing,
communication and publishing activities to create curriculum related products
for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4.a.2) |
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| Collaboratively use telecommunications and online resources (4.a.3) |
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| Locate information from electronic resources (5.a.1) |
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Other standards demonstrated:
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| 744.02.A
Language Arts. Use correct spelling, grammar & sentence structure |
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| 746.01.A
Language Arts. Use age appropriate oral communication for various
purposes and audiences that correctly and effectively incorporates the
following: Word choices, Pronunciation, inflection/ modulation,
physical gestures, eye contact, posture |
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