ERIC Number: EJ1145613
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Sep
Pages: 18
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Computer Ethics: A Slow Fade from Black and White to Shades of Gray
Kraft, Theresa A.; Carlisle, Judith
Information Systems Education Journal, v9 n4 p37-54 Sep 2011
The expanded use of teaching case based analysis based on current events and news stories relating to computer ethics improves student engagement, encourages creativity and fosters an active learning environment. Professional ethics standards, accreditation standards for computer curriculum, ethics theories, resources for ethics on the internet, and possible topics for ethical case analyses are presented. The motivation for teaching Cyber Ethics and a number of success strategies and recommendations for undergraduate Computer Ethics courses are provided.
Descriptors: Ethics, Standards, Computer Use, Undergraduate Students, Curriculum, Information Technology, Computer Science Education, Legal Responsibility, Social Influences, Engineering Education, Teaching Methods, Scoring Rubrics, Grading, Student Research, Internet, Student Motivation, Music, Crime, Role Playing, Bullying, Student Evaluation, Student Attitudes
Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals. Box 488, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. e-mail: publisher@isedj.org; Web site: http://isedj.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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