Difference between revisions of "Internet - Social & Ethical Issues"
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* Identify and state the problem | * Identify and state the problem | ||
* Define the important terms relating to the problem (e.g. global, virus, addiction, etc.) | * Define the important terms relating to the problem (e.g. global, virus, addiction, etc.) | ||
− | * Give | + | * Give one specific example of the problem for one specific "[[Areas of Impact]]." For each example, describe the following: |
** What is the specific example of the problem? | ** What is the specific example of the problem? | ||
** Which "Area of Impact" is involved? | ** Which "Area of Impact" is involved? | ||
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'''Grading Rubric:''' | '''Grading Rubric:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Identify and state the problem |
+ | ** 2 pts - clearly describes the problem | ||
+ | ** 1 pt - identifies the problem, but does not clearly describe it | ||
+ | * Key terms | ||
+ | ** 3 pts - lists and defines all important terms | ||
+ | ** 2 pts - lists and defines most of the important terms | ||
+ | ** 1 pt - lists and defines few important terms | ||
+ | * Example | ||
+ | ** 5 pts - addresses and answers all of the questions listed above | ||
+ | ** 4 pts - addresses and answers most of the questions listed above | ||
+ | ** 3 pts - addresses and answers a few of the questions listed above | ||
+ | ** 2 pts - describes the problem example, but does not go into specific depth | ||
+ | ** 1pt - states the problem example | ||
+ | * References | ||
+ | ** 3 pts - lists all references with proper formatting | ||
+ | ** 2 pts - lists all references but with improper formatting | ||
+ | ** 1 pt - lists a couple references with no formatting | ||
'''Groups:''' | '''Groups:''' | ||
− | Group #1 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #1 - social impact of global viruses | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Amanuel Abebe | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #2 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #2 - social impact of dependence on the Internet (individual & society) | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Jose Castellon | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #3 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #3 - social impact of identity theft over the Internet | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Kaleb Gared | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #4 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #4 - social impact of open access to unsuitable (inappropriate) material on the Internet | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Christian McGillen | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #5 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #5 - ethical issues related to abuse/misuse of the Internet (e.g. spam) | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Nathan Prange | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #6 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #6 - ethical considerations of IT-rich vs. IT-poor nations as a result of differing access | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Paul Teifer | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #7 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #7 - ethical considerations relating to workplace monitoring | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Amanuel Abebe | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #8 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #8 - social impact on health of the use of mobile devices | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Jose Castellon | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #9 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #9 - effect on personal productivity of personal communications devices | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Kaleb Gared | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #10 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #10 - social and environmental impact and ethical considerations of telecommuting | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Christian McGillen | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #11 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #11 - social impact and ethical considerations of distance learning | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Nathan Prange | |
− | + | </pre> | |
− | Group #12 | + | <pre> |
+ | Group #12 - social impact and ethical considerations of digital entertainment | ||
---------- | ---------- | ||
− | + | Paul Teifer | |
+ | </pre> |
Latest revision as of 12:09, 15 October 2009
Objective:
- You will be researching and presenting your findings on a particular social and ethical issue involving the Internet.
Requirements:
- Identify and state the problem
- Define the important terms relating to the problem (e.g. global, virus, addiction, etc.)
- Give one specific example of the problem for one specific "Areas of Impact." For each example, describe the following:
- What is the specific example of the problem?
- Which "Area of Impact" is involved?
- How did the issue/problem arise?
- Who are the stakeholders in your example?
- What are the perceived benefits?
- Why is the issue/problem such a concern?
- What measures have been taken to resolve this problem?
- References section that follows APA or MLA formatting guidelines
Presentation:
- Create a 5-10 minute powerpoint (.ppt) presentation to present your topic/issue.
- Also create the PDF handout version of your slides.
- You will submit both your presentation and your pdf
- BONUS POINTS for anything outside of a plain presentation (e.g. audience participation, props, etc.)
Grading Rubric:
- Identify and state the problem
- 2 pts - clearly describes the problem
- 1 pt - identifies the problem, but does not clearly describe it
- Key terms
- 3 pts - lists and defines all important terms
- 2 pts - lists and defines most of the important terms
- 1 pt - lists and defines few important terms
- Example
- 5 pts - addresses and answers all of the questions listed above
- 4 pts - addresses and answers most of the questions listed above
- 3 pts - addresses and answers a few of the questions listed above
- 2 pts - describes the problem example, but does not go into specific depth
- 1pt - states the problem example
- References
- 3 pts - lists all references with proper formatting
- 2 pts - lists all references but with improper formatting
- 1 pt - lists a couple references with no formatting
Groups:
Group #1 - social impact of global viruses ---------- Amanuel Abebe
Group #2 - social impact of dependence on the Internet (individual & society) ---------- Jose Castellon
Group #3 - social impact of identity theft over the Internet ---------- Kaleb Gared
Group #4 - social impact of open access to unsuitable (inappropriate) material on the Internet ---------- Christian McGillen
Group #5 - ethical issues related to abuse/misuse of the Internet (e.g. spam) ---------- Nathan Prange
Group #6 - ethical considerations of IT-rich vs. IT-poor nations as a result of differing access ---------- Paul Teifer
Group #7 - ethical considerations relating to workplace monitoring ---------- Amanuel Abebe
Group #8 - social impact on health of the use of mobile devices ---------- Jose Castellon
Group #9 - effect on personal productivity of personal communications devices ---------- Kaleb Gared
Group #10 - social and environmental impact and ethical considerations of telecommuting ---------- Christian McGillen
Group #11 - social impact and ethical considerations of distance learning ---------- Nathan Prange
Group #12 - social impact and ethical considerations of digital entertainment ---------- Paul Teifer