Kids Need Online Ethics Lessons
Most kids know more about computers and the internet than their parents and teachers, but many aren’t being taught how to make ethical decisions while using the latest technology. Just because they can do it, doesn’t mean they should do it. Based on Winn Schwartau’s critically acclaimed book, Internet & Computer Ethics for Kids, a new web-based ethics course raises the awareness of what kids are capable of and what they are doing when parents and teachers aren’t monitoring their computer use.
Seminole, FL (PRWEB) May 24, 2005 -- Most kids know more about computers and
the internet than their parents and teachers, but many aren’t being taught how
to make ethical decisions while using the latest technology. Just because they
can do it, doesn’t mean they should do it.
Based on
Winn Schwartau’s critically acclaimed book, "Internet & Computer Ethics for
Kids", a new web-based ethics course raises the awareness of what kids are
capable of and what they are doing when parents and teachers aren’t monitoring
their computer use.
“Don’t let your kids have
uncontrolled access to the internet,” Schwartau said. “Do you have any idea what
they are doing on that computer upstairs? They could be chatting with bad guys,
exploring sites on the internet they really shouldn't visit, or unknowingly
blogging personal information for identity thieves to
find.”
Schwartau’s book has
been hailed by computer security experts as “the best security book ever
written” and a “timely solution for a rapidly growing problem today.” The
one-hour online course and subsequent quiz follow the same guidelines as the
book: “Internet and Computer Ethics for Kids” is not a rule book or Bible of
behavior; it merely asks that you think before you act. Consider the
consequences to you, your friends, family, co-workers or superiors and yes, even
your country. They may not always be so obvious.
"While this book has been written for students in grades 7-12, it has also
been designed to promote meaningful discussion between students, teachers and
parents,” said Bob Bales, Founder and former President of The National Computer
Security Association.
The ethics course is part of
the security awareness series of online training by Schwartau’s Security
Awareness Company, Interpact, Inc. Individual courses can be bought immediately
for $3.00. Deep discounts are available for education, corporate and government
enterprises by contacting Jackie Baumann at (941) 894-6839. To access the
course, visit: http://www.trustedlearning.com and search “Trusted Courses”.
The course can be directly found by clicking this address: http://www.trustedlearning.com/site/public_school/SecAware.
Information will also be posted on the award-winning Security Awareness blog: http://securityawareness.blogspot.com.
Other courses available in the series include: Security Awareness 101, Email
Safety at Home and Work, ID Theft, Social Engineering at Home and Work, Virus
Protection at Home and Work, Spyware, and Why Security
Awareness.
Founded by Winn Schwartau, Interpact Inc.,
offers a range of information security services for today's organizations, both
government and commercial. Interpact assists in securing, protecting and
maintaining information technology systems and the integrity of client and
proprietary resources. We focus on the people, not the technology. For more
information on InterPact, please visit http://www.thesecurityawarenesscompany.com or call (727)
393-6600.
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/5/prweb243831.htm