Lamb, Annette. "Everyone Does It: Teaching Ethical Use of Social Technology." Knowledge Quest 39.1 (2010): 62-65. Print.
The ethical development of children and teens is traced and discussed within the parameters of social networking online. The author suggests that attempts be made to help students practice decision-making in a safe forum such as through debates, role-playing, or discussion activities.
Storts-Brinks, Karen. "Censorship Online: One School Librarian's Journey to Provide Access to LGBT Resources." Knowledge Quest 31.1 (2010): 22-28. Print.
The story of a school librarian in Knoxville, TN who, alongside the ACLU, took on her local board of education in order to provide online access to LGBT information. Initially school computers were prohibited from visiting pro-LGBT sites which were endorsed by the National Education Association but were not blocked from anti-LGBT sites. The librarian won the lawsuit and the prohibited measures were lifted from the sites.
Role playing is a good idea--I know I understand much better if I have a concrete example to work with. And interaction always works better than a lecture.
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