EDUCAUSE | Ethics

Cyber Ethics: A Values-Based Approach

drupal — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:53:02 -0500

Whether they're downloading music, videos, and software or updating their profiles on social networking sites, students are bombarded by a host of ethical issues online. Clarkson has embarked on an education program that reaches out to every freshman to approach ethical behavior online from the perspective of the Clarkson values statement.

On People, the Death of Privacy, and Data Pollution

elilly — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:14:37 -0600

The following is an excerpt from an interview with Bruce Schneier. Matt Pasiewicz, EDUCAUSE content program manager, conducted the interview at the EDUCAUSE 2007 Annual Conference. The full podcast is available at <http://connect.educause.edu/blog/mpasiewicz/e07podcastaninterviewwith/45439>. In the interview, Schneier answers questions about security and privacy issues.

A Reminder From New York

ckeller — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:05:43 -0600

After months of silence on student loans, Cuomo announces another settlement, unveils new code of conduct, and warns Congress not to dally on Higher Education Act reforms.

Researching P2P Activity: What Students Say Versus What They Really Do

drupal — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:39:00 -0600

Illinois State University has embarked on a multifaceted comparative study called the Digital Citizen Project, which investigates what works and what doesn't regarding P2P, media, and copyright. The latest baseline data will be shared and discussed, with its implications for industry and higher education. An update on technical monitoring solutions and legal service alternatives will also be featured.

7 Things You Should Know About Citizen Journalism

ckeller — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:23 -0600

Citizen journalism refers to a wide range of activities in which everyday people contribute information or commentary about news events. With the birth of digital technologies, people now have unprecedented access to the tools of production and dissemination. Citizen journalism epitomizes the belief that the experiences of people personally involved with an issue present a different -- and often more complete -- picture of events than can be derived from the perspective of an outsider. Citizen journalism encompasses content ranging from user-submitted reviews on a Web site about movies to wiki-based news. It forces contributors to think objectively, asking probing questions and working to understand the context -- the kinds of activities that lead to deeper learning.

The "7 Things You Should Know About..." series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides concise information on emerging learning technologies. Each brief focuses on a single technology and describes what it is, where it is going, and why it matters to teaching and learning. Use these briefs for a no-jargon, quick overview of a topic and share them with time-pressed colleagues.
In addition to the "7 Things You Should Know About..." briefs, you may find other ELI resources useful in addressing teaching, learning, and technology issues at your institution. To learn more, please visit the ELI Resources page.

E07 Podcast: An Interview with Bruce Schneier

mpasiewicz — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:02:49 -0500

The attached recording provides coverage of a 14 minute interview with BT Counterpane's Bruce Schneier. Listen in as he shares some insightful words about privacy along with interesting commentary about ethics, cybersecurity and blogging. Don't forget the video (or audio) of his session in Seattle too.

10 Rules for Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

ckeller — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:17:54 -0500

"Government investigations into alleged conflicts of interest in student-aid programs continue and now have widened to include study-abroad programs. It seems as if almost every day we read news reports concerning possible questionable practices by colleges and universities. What's happening, what might come next, and how should institutions be handling such issues? "

Accountability, Ethics, and Conflict of Interest:

ckeller — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:32:22 -0500

The EDUCAUSE Executive Officers discuss the issues of Conflict of interest and professional ethics in the wake of the student loan industry scandal.

Higher Ed’s Conflict of Interest Problem

ckeller — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:40:00 -0500

As revelation after revelation about real and potential conflicts of interest wrongdoing has battered the student loan industry in recent months, college leaders and higher education groups have largely responded (when they have done so at all) by acknowledging problems — and proposing possible solutions — in and around financial aid offices.

Loyola College's Online Tutorial on Academic Integrity and Scholarly Research - Concurrent Session

drupal — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:19:07 -0500

Loyola's online tutorial, a requirement for next year's incoming class, is delivered as an animated cartoon that introduces students to a core value of the college-the importance of academic honesty. The tutorial follows the realistic ethical encounters of "Gabi the Greyhound" as she completes her first semester at college.