Created by
Kari Miller
TOPIC: Ethical Behavior on computers
GRADES: 11th-12th Grade
LESSON DURATION: 4 Weeks (1 hour each day in class + homework)
SOFT SKILLS: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome:
- Given the terms, pledge/oath/vow students will 1) research information 2) create a commitment statement to 3) recite, incorporating elements that align with computer ethical behavior.
- Having researched pledge/oath/vow students will discuss the of value of incorporating learned terms prior to completing the final commitment statement.
- Students will explain the importance of ethical behavior in the field of Cybersecurity after completing collaborated commitment for the class by writing a one page paper to include a graphical representation with their signature as a binding promise including references for their work (minimum 3 references).
- Students will plan an event to profess their commitment to the ethical behavior using the vow they have created.
- Students will document the steps taken in class, on the Internet, for any research to include the commitment ceremony using pictures, video’s, written work, in a Powerpoint Presentation to share with AM and PM classes.
CTE Cybersecurity Systems Technology Competencies:
8628.34-39 Demonstrating Ethical Behavior with Computer Systems Technology
Materials:
- Internet Access
- Microsoft Office
Activities:
- Students are divided into groups to prepare a group statement/plan event to share.
- Students document everything to prepare a PowerPoint Presentation assignment. PowerPoint Presentation documents steps taken to complete assignments to all groups in effort to create a Class Commitment Statement/event planning.
- The teacher can begin with a discussion with the definition of ethics, giving students IT Ethics worksheet giving examples of ethics statements and Cybersecurity ethics student information worksheet with character traits and links to Carnegie Mellon University information as examples.
- How do we ensure absolute willingness to abide by these necessary attributes needed in the security field? Students will work to understand commitment/promise and moral principles/values as many never experienced its importance as it applies to security.
- Students identify security issues related to computer hardware, software, and data. Finding Cyber Ethics videos, referencing all information found to use of fabricate their own presentation on Cybersecurity Ethics. Find information on Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), honesty, courtesy, confidentiality, copyright/trademark, intellectual property, privacy issues, identity theft – may be divided between five groups.
- Create Team statement of ethical behavior – create Team graphical representation.
- Class collaboration to finalize Class Commitment Statement/event plan.
Enrichment/Follow-up:
- Students can use this experience to present information to other classes teaching ethical computer behavior to others.
- Use Quiziz to enhance Cy