Technology "Ten Commandments"

As a 5th grade teacher, I am surrounded by students who have access to all kinds of technology (and let's be real... They know how to operate them better than ME.) Students today have smart phones (fancier than mine), personal iPads, laptops, and all are very active on many social network sites. While their parents are the ones providing their children with these resources (which include access to the Internet), I am finding that these same parents are not always teaching their students the correct and SAFE ways to use their technology and the Internet.

After reading many online sources in regards to Technology and Internet "ethics", I found something that I will be using in my classroom to attempt to expose and educate my students to the Ten Commandments of Technology.

Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics http://cpsr.org/issues/ethics/cei/, which I'm lovingly calling the Technology Ten!

1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
1. Don't use technology to hurt others.
2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
1. Don't use technology to distract you from your work.
3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
1. Don't use other people's technology. Respect their privacy.
4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
1. Don't use technology for illegal things.
5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
1. Don't use technology to tell lies about other people.
6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
1. Don't use technology unless you have paid for the things you are using.
7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
1. Don't use other people's technology without permission.
8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
1. Don't alter anything that is not yours with your technology.
9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
1. Don't do inappropriate things with your technology.
10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
1. Use your technology for good. Always be respectful of other people.

My hope is that my students will know how to be safe and smart when exploring the many resources of the internet with the many technologies they are equipped with.