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ETHICS MODULE

ETHICS MODULE. Discouraging Unethical Behavior and Encouraging Ethical Behavior. Overview and Objectives. Identify ethical issues associated with the use of technology Understand how ethical issues affect the learning environment

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ETHICS MODULE

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  1. ETHICS MODULE Discouraging Unethical Behavior and Encouraging Ethical Behavior

  2. Overview and Objectives • Identify ethical issues associated with the use of technology • Understand how ethical issues affect the learning environment • Understand the important role that educators play in promoting ethical behavior • Understand, and recognize unethical behavior • Understand countermeasures instructors can use to combat unethical behavior

  3. Tech-Based Cheating • Information can be easily stored on personal computing devices • Network connections can be used to surf for answers during exams • Other people’s work can be easily obtained and copied • Through web searches • Through web sites that offer term papers for sale • Cell phones • Texting answers to accomplices • Using cameras to photograph exams

  4. Technology Assisted Plagiarism • It’s easier to search for plagiarized work with search engines • Software programs have been specifically developed that compare student papers to amassed databases and uncover cheating • turnitin.com • EVE2 (essay verification engine; only compares free web sources) • WCopyfind (U of Virginia; only compares local docs) • Secureexam (locks down PCs during exams)

  5. Methods Teachers can use to Combat Academic Dishonesty • Clearly convey expected academic behavior to students • Minimize student opportunities to engage in dishonest behavior: • Ban electronic devices from exams • Attentive proctoring • Use multiple versions of exams • Do not recycle old tests • Use plagiarism detection software • Have students turn in successive iterations of papers throughout the development process

  6. Netiquette • Lurk before you leap into discussions to get a feel for how discussions are conducted. • On threaded discussions, look to see if your question has been answered before posting • Don’t flame others; be respectful • Beware of being baited by Forum Trolls

  7. Safeguarding Information in an Electronic World - Threats • Malware • Viruses • Spyware • Adware • Botnets • Phishing

  8. Safeguarding Information - Threats • Hackers • Black Hat vs. White Hat • Social Engineering methods • Script Kiddy/Kiddies

  9. Safeguarding Information • Install and Use Anti-Virus Programs • Keep Your System Patched • Use Care When Reading Email with Attachments • Install and Use a Firewall Program • Make Backups of Important Files and Folders • Use Strong Passwords • Use Care When Downloading and Installing Programs • Install and Use a Hardware Firewall • Install and Use a File Encryption Program and Access Controls (www.cert.org)

  10. Safeguarding Information • Utilize open source software to secure your information • File encryption tools • Secure Deletion tools

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