Guidelines for using case scenarios to teach computer ethics

Abstract

here is some controversy about how computer ethics and ethics in general should be taught. The two most idely used approaches are lecturing about ethical concepts and situations, and getting the students involved in the discussion and solution of ethical dilemmas. These two approaches can complement each other very well. The one-way presentation of ethical concepts can lay the theoretical foundations and the discussion of cases can motivate the students to practice ethical analyses. This paper offers useful suggestions to increase the effectiveness of off-the-shelf case scenarios to teach computer ethics.