Curated OER
Computer Ethics
Pupils examine the issues of ethics and ethical behavior as it relates to information technology. As a class they read and discuss a handout, then complete a worksheet. In small groups they read different scenarios and identify them as...
NC State University
North Carolina State University: Ethics in Computing
This site contains a repository of information about a variety of computer ethics topics.
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National Conference of State Legislatures: Computer Crime Statutes
This resource contains a listing by state of laws concerning computer hacking and unauthorized access.
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The Fourth Screen
A series of stories woven together to start a conversation with high school students about living our lives on & offline (on The Fourth Screen) more thoughtfully. Clicking on some of the slides directs you to websites and articles...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Computer Citizenship
An in-depth article on Computer/Internet ethics. Includes personal property, copyright, plagiarism, respect, and protecting yourself and others. Also includes examples for class discussion questions.
NC State University
North Carolina State University: Hacking
This site contains an overview of, stories about and related links to computer hacking.
NC State University
North Carolina State University: Ethics in Computing: Speech Issues
Curated collection of links to articles, essays, and related topics on responsible use of the Internet and information technologies with respect to speech and online hate compiled and maintained by a university instructor.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]
Students learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
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How to Become a Hacker
This site contains a description of and the issues surrounding hacking.
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Great Hackers
This article explores the controversies surrounding and the rationale for computer hacking.
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Ludwig Von Mises Institute: The Market Function of Piracy
This article describes the market forces that are driving piracy and could be driving product sales.
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Association for Computing Machinery: Acm Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
The "Code of Ethics" from the American Association for Computing Machinery. Includes responsibility to employers, clients, system users, the profession, and society.
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California State Univ.: Internet as Ethics Resource Tool
Site from California State University, Fullerton addresses ethical use of the internet with hyperlinks to valuable sources from the US Supreme Court to Thomas Jefferson and John Stuart Mill.
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Tech in Ctrl: Ethics/copyright: What's Mine Isn't (Necessarily) Yours
Sharing, reusing, or copying content is so easy that rarely do we pause to think about its original source. This lesson plan will give learners the tools to navigate this often-complicated world of digital media and mass information by...
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Spam Scam Slam: Don't Be Fooled
Three rounds. Three strikes. Make it through this game, and it's clear you're on to spam scams and not likely to get slammed by the next one.