1. Copyright issues and internet use: http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/copyright-internet.htm: Copyright helps protect the artisitc, dramatic, intelluctual, musical, etc. rights of a person's work. Material in the public domain does not fall under this criteria. These types of works are free for the public to use. Copyright was first enacted in 1760. The copyright lasts for 70 plus years if the work was created after January, 1978. Contents protcted under the internet include emails, graphics, videos, etc. This means that you are allowed to post videos on your homepages if the video belongs to another, so long as a link is provided.
http://www.umuc.edu/library/copy.shtml: This article talks about the nature of copywriting, as well as fair use of it. By definition on the website, fair use refers to the number of times a document(s) is used. If you use a document during one semester or quarter, it is considered ok to use. However, if you use the document repeatedly (semsester after semester), then it falls out of the range of "fair use". The article also talks about what the documents are that fall into "fair use". These include novels, poems, short stories, etc.
2. Equity Issues in Computer Use in Schools: http://www.avln.org/learning/itc/jaeequity.htm: The article talks about the societal issues that effect equitibal computer use in schools. One of the major points talked about deals with the way instructors give feedback to their students. Instructors tend to give boys positive feedback while they tend to give girls neutral comments, which helps them less. The article also addresses the ways to halt this unequal feedback. Strategies include treating every student with respect and to stress to students that computers can become a great learning tool.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te400.htm: This article talks more about the teacher's side of this issue. The article points out the ways in which the teachers can change the unequal treatment of students pertaining to computer use. These ways include participating in staff development activities. It also says to collaborate with teachers and help those to accept technology in the classroom. The article also deals with policymakers and the ways in which an instructor can handle them.
3. Cultural Issues in the use of Computers in Schools: http://community.flexiblelearning.net.au/TeachingTrainingLearners/content/article_4502.htm: The article focuses on the idea that students from different cultures use technology in different ways. This statement turns out to be correct. One of the issues focuses on learning styles. The varying learning styles can lead to different use with the computer. A great example of this involves the fact that Hispanic studnets like to engage in vocal activities whereas Eurpoean students tend to prefer analytical tasks. These relate back to computer use. One culture may be better adapted to use computers then the other.
http://www.fctd.info/reviews/reports/webboardTranscript.php?id=484: This site is actually a blog that teachers give useful and helpful information on regarding cultural differences in schools in reference to the computer. Cultural differences are huge with computer use. One of the personal experiences noted is that an instructor's Hispanic students did not use a calculator as much as an Eurpoean student. This gives great insight into the way different cultures use the computer. Many other views and stories are on the page that may help out teachers of all experiences.
4. Health problems concerning the use of Computers: http://www.aoa.org/x8526.xml: This a great web site. It focuses on Computer Vision Syndrome. This syndrome can lead to fatigue, dry eye, and eye strain. The site also lists ways why kids may develop this. This includes a child's limited degree of self-awareness and the fact that children are extremely adaptable. They may not know how long is too long when gazing upon a computer screen.
http://www.healthoma.com/health-problems-caused-by-use-of-computers/: This site lists all the potential health problems one could get from using the computer too long. Many of these occur on the body. Examples include lower back pain, eye fatigue, and pain in the wrists and fingers. These problems can be easily avoided. All a person has to do is take breaks occasionally. Also, the site says that the wrong kind of chair can have an effect on your back.
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