Do we always live up to the standards that we expect of our students? One question that was asked at a conference I attended some time back raised the issue of morality and more importantly teacher morality. For example, smoking was discussed. Most teachers, even the smokers, would discourage students to even consider taking up smoking. Regardless of the Social Pariah status placed upon smokers these days we all know the health risks. As a result of all the health warning most, if not many would shy away from tobacco.
So what happens when it comes to pirated digital media? What about DVDs? Music? I'm pretty sure teachers would be able to point out the 'wrongs' of this media, but when we are surrounded by it, when it is the widely accepted norm should we care? Do our students even know that it is illegal and why, and what the real consequences of piracy are? Or are the music and film industries far too rich for us to be concerned about?
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