Objective:
This section introduces various ethical issues associated with computer technology. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
• Describe ethical considerations related to evolving forms of technology, including artificial intelligence, workplace automation, personal privacy, and green computing.
• Identify health and productivity issues related to technology, including ergonomics, blue light exposure, cyberloafing, and employee monitoring.
• Distinguish between the legal and ethical aspects of issues such as security breaches, criminal use of data encryption, and the dark web.
• Discuss the arguments for and against net neutrality.
Links:
- TestOut Courseware: https://testout.com
Key Terms:
- Ethics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Intellectual Property
- Dark Web
- Green Computing
- Ergonomics
- Blue Light
- Cyberloafing
- Employee Monitoring
- Net Neutrality
- Predictive Policing
- Hacktivism
- Doxing
Topics Discussed:
- Why is it important for me to live by a code of ethics?
- How have I seen technology used for good? How have I seen it misused?
- To what degree should governments use technology to monitor their citizens?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study Section 1.2: Technology and Ethics, and complete the 5 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: January 11th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 12th, 2024