Learn how to stay out of trouble online by learning about copyright rules, fair use, scams, hoaxes, and flaming. This LearniT video series offers help on online ethics issues.
Copyright Exposed - Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright
In Copyright Exposed! (Flash) Detective Cop E. Wright solves the mystery of what's fair use of other people's stuff and how to protect your own creations Get the full scoop of nitty gritty basics in a fun but factual interactive tutorial series online at the Library of Congress teacher portal. The four parts of the tutorial are Copyright Exposed, Files on Record, Reading the Fine Print, and Steps to Copyright. The Library offers a text version too.Fair Use
Copyright has a teeny tiny bit of leeway when it comes to using materials in an educational setting. Learn how to use resources wisely and in a legal manner. Flash
Spamming [5:33]
Learn what Spam is and what is legal and illegal as it relates to spam. You will also learn what you can do to help combat it. Flash
Flaming [1:57]
In this video you will learn what flaming is and how to steer clear of creating flame wars. Flash
Scams [6:29]
In this video, you will learn about different types of scams and the angles used to entice a person to partake in supposedly financially promising businesses/rewards. Methods that will help you guard against being scammed are discussed. Flash
Hoaxes [4:45]
In this video, you will learn what hoaxes are, how they work, the impact they have, and how to identify them. FlashMisinformation [6:09]
In this video, a part of the Digital Ethics series of skill videos, you will learn how to cipher through the wealth of information available on the Internet to test it for authenticity and credibility. Flash