Law

**Lesson 9**

**WALT**: gain an understanding of what "digital responsibility" is and how it applies to our own lives as digital citizens

__**Introduction **__

 • As a class, brainstorm what the word "law" means. Develop a shared understanding and definition.

 **__What is Digital Law?__**

• Digital Law can be defined as the electronic responsibility for actions and deeds which are either ethical or unethical. Digital responsibility deals with the ethics of technology. Unethical use manifests itself in form of theft and / or crime. Ethical use manifests itself in the form of abiding by the laws of society. Source -

What do you already know about copyright? • Test your knowledge of basic copyright law by taking this short test.

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__**Discussion **__

I'm sure you've all seen this ad on tv or in the preview section of dvds. What else do you know about copyright law.

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There are repercussions for people who break (infringe) on copyright law.

Watch this video ...

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__**Discussion **__

1. How do you feel about sharing files with others? Should it be legal to make and share copies of something that you have purchased? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. Imagine you were a musician whose primary source of income was made through record sales. How would you feel then?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Here are some suggestions for acting responsibly, ethically and legally while using the internet

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">• Buy your music, whether through iTunes or by buying from a music shop <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">• Never post inappropriate images on the internet <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">• Don't pirate or download movies illegally <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">• Only open emails from trusted sources <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">• Don't give out private information to anyone on the internet <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">• Ensure you have plans to protect your computer from virues etc

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Can you think of any other suggestions?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Watch this video ...

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__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">NZ Copyright Laws - Update **__

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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">__**Task**__

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">As a class, complete this activity on "copyright"

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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Here is the link to the "copyright"[| powerpoint presentation]

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;">__ **Task** __

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> • Write a reflection of what you now understand about "digital responsibility (law)"

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 1. Draft the reflection in your draft books <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 2. Proof read and edit your writing <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 3. Conference with teacher <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 4. Publish your reflection on your blog, use the title - "My Reflections on Digital Responsibility" <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 5. Invite a friend to comment on your post. (Remember the rules for positive commenting)

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