Ethics and Social Issues

Ethics and Social Issues

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Course
Course
Cyber Society
Subjects
Subjects
Humanities
Grade Levels
Grade Levels
9
10
11
12
Duration (hours)
Duration (Approx hours)
15
Overview
Students rarely consider the ethical ramifications of their words or actions in cyberspace. This unit has students confront the reality of how technology affects their relationships as well as their own personalities. They will discuss the issues of privacy and potential harms that come with the use, and especially overuse, of technology.
Cyber Connections
Digital Citizenship
Laws and Ethics
Cyberbullying
Section Title
Lessons
Accordion Items
Title
Digital Technology, Friendships, & Personal Relationships
Content

After reading experts from Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics, and a report from the Pew Research Group, students will take part in a discussion about the role technology plays in their relationships, especially with their friendships.  

Title
Digital Technology and Privacy
Content

Students will explore the role technology has on the concept of privacy and how that same technology has impacted their personal privacy. 

Title
Digital Technology and the Human Personality
Content

Students will compare articles regarding the impacts of technology on intellect and personalities in order to suggest an ideal amount of immersion into tech to positively affect their lives. 

Title
Digital Technology Harms and Trusts
Content

Students will explore the harms associated with conventional and cyber warfare, current technology, and examine of the trusts/distrusts we have in our technology today.  

Title
Culminating Activity
Content

Students will develop an overall ethical judgment of the benefits and costs of digital technology for current and future generations.