Ethics in a Digital World: Guiding Students Through Society's Biggest Questions

The book is designed to help students consider the systems and structures in which they spend so much of their time, asking them to look at the technology around them through a critical lens. It focuses on six big ethical questions being discussed in the technology sector and larger society today, with chapters including key vocabulary, summaries of current research, news articles, and stories of educators engaging students with lessons around tech ethics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2021
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education

More and more, people are waking up to the notion that the technology we hold in our hands each day is not a neutral tool that individual users control. The facade has been cracking for years amid accusations of election interference, with the public being introduced to the complexities of hacking, the concept of bot accounts, the larger threat of information warfare, and more. The rise in rhetoric around "fake news" has social media companies examining their role in the spread of misinformation, the public asking who checks the fact-checkers, and everyone from politicians to tech conglomerates wondering if, when, and how information regulation needs to happen.

Amid this backdrop, it has become clear that society needs thoughtful, empathetic digital citizens who can navigate the important ethical questions at the intersection of technology and humanity. This book is designed to help students consider the systems and structures in which they spend so much of their time, asking them to look at the technology around them through a critical lens.

Focusing on six big ethical questions being discussed in the technology sector and larger society today, chapters include:

Key vocabulary you and your students will encounter in your investigation of each topic.

A short summary of the current research and viewpoints on the topic from leading experts in their fields.

News articles exploring the ethical questions playing out in society today.

Focused research questions that students can use to explore the various aspects of the ethical dilemma.

Stories of educators who are engaging their students in meaningful discussions about the ethical implications of technology.

By exploring these topics, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between technology and humanity and develop the skills they need to become responsible and ethical digital citizens.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 190 x 234 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781564849014