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Ethical Use of the Computer
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Supporting the Ethical Use of Technology
Contributed Anonymously
Computer ethics is not taught in one lecture. It is something that is learned throughout the student's life. In the classroom, we need to support ethical use of technology. Perhaps an introduction to ethical use of computers can begin by viewing and discussing the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics from the Computer Ethics Institute.
 The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
Unethical Practices Presentations
Contributed by Colleen Baxendell
Roxbury High School
Succasunna, New Jersey
After presenting the ethical issues PowerPoint presentation, we discuss some unethical practices that can be done on the computer. Students are asked to write a one-page argument for or against a considered unethical computer practice. (Napster is a common example.) The student can also opt to do a media presentation of the issue using PowerPoint or another type of program to present their argument. They also present their argument in class. If they chose not to present it but still hand in the work, points are deducted from the total score.
Ethical Issues PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt/128KB)
Refer to MainFunction
Contributed Anonymously
Microsoft hosts the MainFunction Web site. Among the many useful teaching tools found on this site is Reality Check, a resource for introducing current events into your classroom. The archives include (but are not limited to) the following ethical topics:
Computer Ethics
Software Piracy
The Napster Debate
High-Tech Cheating
Virtual Vulnerability: Are We Doomed to an Apocalypse of Cyberterrorism?
To learn more, visit MainFunction.
http://www.mainfunction.com
https://www.mainfunction.com/DotNetInAction/RealityCheck/
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