Tech Ethics (7-12)

With the rapid acceleration of technology, the ethical duties of a tech business have become evident. In this module, students work together roleplaying as executives in their own company, tackling the various ethical dilemmas such as transparency and sustainability that we see today in the real world. This module is designed to instil a sense of responsible innovation in young technologists, with a fun and engaging set of ethical dilemmas as they grow their businesses.

    Technology
    Sustainability
    Business
    Privacy
    Transparency

Content

Data Handling, Cybersecurity and Privacy The social, legal and ethical responsibilities of the software industry in handling user data and privacy.
Cyber Law The laws surrounding the usage of computers for individuals and enterprises.
Artificial Intelligence The arising social, ethical and legal problems and dilemmas from the development of artificial intelligence in the software engineering industry.
Automated Systems The effects of automated systems (e.g. self driving cars) on society according to an legal, cultural and economic lens.
Sustainable Technology Sourcing sustainable materials and creating designs the function sustainably.
Contemporary Legal Issues with Technology How emerging technology such as artificial intelligence challenge laws, and how legislature is responding to it.
Copyright and Intellectual Property in Software The ethical issues surrounding ownership of intellectual property and copyright in the software industry