Ethical Decision-Making in Technology Projects

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Ethical Decision-Making in Technology Projects

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to define your personal values and goals as they relate to ethical decision-making. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and understand ethical dilemmas in technology projects. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to involve all stakeholders and consider their perspectives in the decision-making process. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to apply critical questioning to evaluate the ethical aspects of decisions in technology projects. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explore and evaluate alternative actions based on ethical principles. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to document your decision-making process to ensure transparency and accountability.

What do you already know about ethical decision-making in technology projects?

The importance of defining personal values and goals in ethical decision-making

Start by defining your personal values and goals, which are the foundation of your ethical decisions.

Identifying and understanding ethical dilemmas

Recognize and understand potential ethical dilemmas early on.

The role of stakeholders in ethical decision-making

Involve all stakeholders, considering their interests and concerns.

Critical questions for evaluating ethical decisions

Apply critical questioning to thoroughly evaluate each decision against your values and principles.

Exploring alternatives to make ethically responsible choices

Explore alternatives to find the best solution.

The significance of documenting the decision-making process

Document your decisions for transparency and accountability.

Definitions

Ethical Decision-Making: The process of making choices that are consistent with one's personal values and the ethical standards of society. Stakeholders: Individuals or groups who are affected by or can affect the outcome of a project. Ethical Dilemma: A situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, none of which resolves the situation in an ethically satisfactory manner. Transparency: The practice of being open and honest about the actions one is taking and the decision-making process. Accountability: The obligation to explain, justify, and take responsibility for one's actions.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.